In line with the Governments announcement, the NHS is aiming to offer every adult the chance to book a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year. This means our practice is now prioritising the booster rollout.
As part of this, a small amount of some of our routine clinics for reviews may be stood down temporarily to allow us to focus in protecting as many patients as possible.
We are still there for anyone who may need care for an urgent need, but would ask for patience as we support this key national priority over the coming weeks. We hope to be able to resume our full service as soon as possible and will continue to update the practice website with details.
Please don’t forget there are many services available for you, depending on your condition. These include:
Self Care – this is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries such as hangovers, coughs, colds, grazes, small cuts or sore throats. Many of these can be treated at home, simply with over the counter medicines and plenty of rest
Pharmacy – Pharmacists can give advice on and treat a range of symptoms. They can support you with things such as diarrhoea, earaches, painful coughs, sticky eyes, teething and rashes.
NHS 111 – you can access 111 online or via the telephone. This is for any urgent, but non-life threating health concerns. They will be able to signpost you to the relevant service and provide advice where appropriate, or book you in to an Urgent Treatment Centre.
A&E/999 – you should only attend A&E or dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency such as severe bleeding, breathing difficulties and severe chest pain.
If you are eligible for your COVID – 19 booster please book it as soon as you can. We will be contacting patients via text and/or telephone when we have details of the supply of vaccinations. Alternatively, please visit:
or call 119 to book an appointment or to find a walk in clinic near you.
DO NOT CONTACT THE PRACTICE VIA TELEPHONE. WE ARE UNABLE TO COPE WITH ALL OF THE COVID BOOSTER ENQUIRIES ALONG WITH PATIENTS REQUESTING APPOINTMENTS AND ENQUIRIES.
Please visit our website, ASK A RECEPTIONIST A QUESTION and we will be happy to respond to you within 2 working days.
Many thanks for your help and understanding.