Practice updates
WE ARE OPEN FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT ARE NON COVID-19 RELATED.
If you think you have coronavirus DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY – please contact NHS 24 on Tel: 111 for further advice.
Video Consultations (Attend Anywhere) may be available at the discretion of your GP following an initial telephone consultation. If this is appropriate, you will be provided with login details at this time.
THE WAY WE ACCESS URGENT CARE HAS CHANGED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
• If you think you need A&E, but it’s not life-threatening, you can now call NHS 24 on 111, day or night.
• Or you can still contact your GP as normal, during the day.
• If it’s an emergency, you should continue to call 999 or go to your local A&E.
Who Should I See?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.
Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider an appointment with a practice nurse. They can help you with a wide range of medical problems.
Our receptionists can help you decide which is the right person for you to see.
Useful information on safeguarding our most vulnerable patients
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247.
NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000
Childline 0800 1111
If you are a victim of domestic abuse or if you’re worried about a child, the above telephone numbers provide free, confidential advice and support whatever the worry.
COVID-19 VACCINE:
Patients aged 75 years and over (must be at least 75 by the 31/03/21), and all those who received a government shielding letter, will be called shortly to arrange your second dose. Please call us if you feel that you fit this criteria but have not been called for your first dose.
Housebound patients (aged 75 and over and/or shielding) will be contacted by the HSCP who will arrange for a nurse to visit at home.
COVID-19 VACCINE HELPLINE: For general information about the coronavirus vaccine and its delivery, phone 0800 030 8013 (available 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week).