Reminder: As per guidance all patients attending the surgery to wear a mask/face covering

As per the government guidelines (updated 02/12/2021) Face coverings and face masks are needed in healthcare settings to comply with infection, prevention, control (IPC) guidance. This includes hospitals and primary or community care settings, such as GP surgeries.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own

Please be aware that if you have COVID symptoms a PCR test is required.

 

There are different tests you can get to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19). The test you need depends on why you're getting tested.

 

The 2 main tests are:

•PCR tests – mainly for people with symptoms, they're sent to a lab to be checked

•rapid lateral flow tests – ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS, they give a quick result using a device similar to a pregnancy test

 

Both tests are free.

 

 

If you have symptoms of COVID-19

 

Get a PCR test as soon as possible if you have any of these symptoms, even if mild:

•a high temperature

•a new, continuous cough

•a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

 

Stay at home until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test. Check if people you live with need to self-isolate

From NHS Digital

 

Withdrawal of Data Provision Notice 19/07/2021

 

Further to the announcement made 8 June, the implementation of GP Data for Planning and Research has been deferred to provide more time to speak with patients, doctors, health charities and others.

 

For more information please see the link below

 

https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research?fbclid=IwAR0RNxzvZHn4RNzP9t037PFwGpyK9iP9Au3f1lRYwzOouP9hmM8IT7g-PvU

 

Opting out

If you don’t want your identifiable patient data to be shared for purposes except for your own care, you can opt-out by registering a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Data Opt-out, or both.

 

Type 1 Opt-out https://digital.nhs.uk/your-data/opting-out-of-data-sharing

 

National Data Opt-out https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/manage-your-choice/

Did you know we have a dispensary delivery service where your medication could be delivered to your home address?

Dispensary Delivery Service

If you would like to have your medication delivered to your home please call the dispensary to discuss delivery dates and times.

Dispensary line: 01946 833 155

 

Check if you or your child has coronavirus symptoms

• a high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
• a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
• a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

Most people with coronavirus have at least 1 of these symptoms.

What to do if you have symptoms

If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus:

1. Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.
2. Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.

Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must also stay at home until you get your result.

To arrange a test or for more information please use the following link

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/

We are closed (surgery and dispensary) for essential staff training on 

We are closed (surgery and dispensary) for essential staff training on 

• Thursday 13th January 2022
• Thursday 10th February 2022
• Wednesday 16th March 2022

 
On each date the surgery and dispensary will close at 1pm and re-open the following morning. The surgery will re-open at 8:00am and the dispensary will re-open at 9am.

When our GP practice is closed, patients should call the NHS 111 service by dialling 111.

Opening hours for the surgery, dispensary & prescription ordering line until further notice

Monday - Friday
Surgery: 08:00am - 18:30pm

Monday - Friday
Dispensary: 09:00am - 13:00pm & 14:00pm - 16:30pm 
Prescription ordering line (01946 833 155): 10:00am - 13:00pm & 14:00pm - 16:30pm
Please allow 72 hours for repeat prescription ordering
Please note that if you are prescribed medication from your appointment at the Red Hub someone else should collect this medication on your behalf and after your appointment at the red hub you should immediately return home.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

The learning disability matters for families website was launched earlier this year to support families and carers of children and young people with a learning disability around advice and guidance, support, useful tips and contacts.

They have updated the website with some information around Covid-19 specifically relating to resilience and health and wellbeing of families. A range of resources are available from short guides, films and useful websites / contacts. These include:

• Sleep tips
• 5 ways to wellbeing
• Mindfulness
• Strategies to support parents during isolation
• Managing stress
• Useful contacts
• Other useful websites
• What other information do you need?

The website link can be found here: https://learningdisabilitymatters.co.uk/covid-19/

WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SELF ISOLATION SICK NOTES PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW

https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/

GP - COVID - Privacy Notice

If you need a Podiatry self referral form please use the form below

Podiatry Self-Referral form 

If you would like to self refer to physio please use the form below

Physio self referral form