Confirmed case of measles in the Lancashire area. First case of measles in the North West since early 2020. Vaccinate your child if its time!!
If you are due your Cervical Smear please contact the Surgery to arrange your appointment
Cervical screening is available to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 in England
The best way to protect yourself from cervical cancer is by attending cervical screening when invited.
Read more in our News Section or For more information on cervical cancer and what the screening test involves, please visit: www.nhs.uk/cervicalcancer
Sick note request changes until 26.1.2022
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/statutory-sick-pay-employee-fitness-to-work
Letter to give to your employer here
Winter Health checklist for patients https://www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk/your-health-and-services/winter-health-checklist/
Book you COVID booster https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
https://www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk/get-informed/latest-news/walk-in-or-book-a-covid-19-vaccine/
Please see the link below in latest news to complete a GP Access survey and the impact on GP service since the start of the pandemic.
COVID vaccine exemptions certificates - information for patients
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-medical-exemptions-proving-you-are-unable-to-get-vaccinated
Patients at our surgery need to be aware of an email circulating purporting to be Patient Access and containing a COVID passport. Any email received from Patient Access will end in @patientaccess.com Do not click on any link or log into any account that you are not certain is genuine.
4.10.2021 Immunocompromised patients - If you are immunocompromised you are eligible for third dose covid vaccination 8 weeks post second dose. If you are eligible you will be contacted by Hoghton Street clinic in due course. If you want to enquire as to whether you are eligible for a BOOSTER covid vaccine see the attached guidance https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-booster-vaccine/
Cytology samples 8.9.2021- Please note that smears results are taking approx 6 weeks at present due to the laboratories continued pressures. Please do not call us to chase results unless you have not heard for 6 weeks post smears - thanks you for your support in this matter
COVID walk in clinics S&F from 27.8.2021 https://www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk/get-informed/latest-news/extra-covid-19-vaccine-dates-for-walk-ins/
GRAB A JAB https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/
FLU CLINICS 2021
You will receive an invitation IF you are eligible. All of these appointments are bookable on line
All 2 & 3 year olds are eligible to book in our flu clinics please call reception to arrange
COVID restriction update
Masks are expected to be worn at all times by staff and patients alike, unless an exemption is in place. Our clinicians will continue to wear full PPE when consulting patients and our non clinical staff will wear type II masks at all times.
We hope you can all appreciate the precautions we are continuing to take are for your safety and that of our workforce.
Thank you for your co-operation.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/07/nhs-patients-staff-and-visitors-must-continue-to-wear-face-coverings-in-healthcare-settings/
Emails
PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR EMAIL FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, ADULTS CAN USE OUR E-CONSULT SERVICE IF APPROPRIATE AND CONTACT IS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE ON OUR TELEPHONE LINE 01704 501500 BETWEEN 8.00AM & 6.30PM
DATA OPT OUT July 2021
Type 1 Opt-Out prevents information being shared outside a GP practice for purposed other than direct care.
Type 2 Opt-Out prevents information being shared outside NHS Digital for purposed beyond the individual’s direct care. (known as National Data Opt-Out)
If you wish to read more https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research/transparency-notice https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/ or opt out of this July data extraction complete the attached form or call 0300 303678 to request a form via post
A Type 1 Opt-Out when recorded at the GP Practice should prevent identifiable information about a patient being extracted from their GP Record and uploaded to any other organisation for purposes other than their direct care.
This links to the recent data sharing you should have activated within EMIS Web for ‘General Practice Data for Planning and Research’ this data extraction is due to commence on 1st July 2021.
IF I DIE IT WILL BE YOUR FAULT CAMPAIGN - our staff do NOT deserve abuse in any form.
“If I die, it will be your fault,” is just one of the many abusive comments heard by GP reception staff throughout the UK. The survey of 571 PMs*, featured on the forum yesterday, revealed more than 75% of staff suffer daily abuse from patients.
With the majority (78%) facing threatening behaviour, racist or sexist abuse from patients, and 83% reporting having called the police for help, today the Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) launch their campaign to end all abuse towards general practice staff.
https://practiceindex.co.uk/gp/blog/new-campaign-video-from-the-igpm-calls-for-end-to-abuse-from-patients/
Contact with your GP , a letter to our patients here
Travelling abroad and proof of vaccine status https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad
You can download the NHS app without input from us, you verify your own ID , and the app will show proof of vaccines. You can also call 119 and ask for a paper copy of your vaccine status, if you are unable to download https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/nhs-app/
‘A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support’
