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.
FLU CLINICS update - anyone who us yet to receive their seasonal influenza vaccine you can book into our next clinic on 17.11.2021. If you have the NHS app or Patient Access you can book on line, otherwise you can book via our reception team (please avoid calling until after 12midday)
11.10.2021 - WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED THIS MORNING WHEN OUR BROADBAND LINES WERE DOWN , THEREFORE CAUSING TELEPHONE ACCESS ISSUES. WE ARE NOW BACK UP AND RUNNING BUT THERE MAY BE A DELAY WHEN ANSWERING YOUR CALLS DUE TO HUGE VOLUMES OF PEOPLE NOW IN QUEUE
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/
GRAB A JAB https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/find-a-walk-in-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-site/
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
BLOOD SAMPLE BOTTLE NATIONAL SHORTAGE 27.8.2021
Becton Dickinson has advised NHS England of a global shortage of some equipment used commonly for taking blood tests in the NHS. Updated guidance was issued to hospital, community and primary care on 26 August 2021, with further information available on NHS England’s website.
Importantly, anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems, will still get one but where their clinician recommends that it’s safe to do so, then clinicians will be asking these patients to have their test at a later date – that may mean some existing appointments will need to be rescheduled.
Given the international nature of the shortage, an exact date for when routine testing will be rescheduled cannot yet be provided. Where a patient’s condition or symptoms require it, then they will get a test. The NHS will be working to re-book appointments for postponed tests when supplies become more easily available.
Patients are advised that where their condition or symptoms change or get worse, they should contact the NHS team caring for them.
Throughout this period, the NHS across the country is working together to minimise disruption to patients, as well as ensuring that anyone requiring an urgent blood test gets one quickly.
Paediatric blood tests are not affected by this issue.
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/
BANK HOLIDAY ADVICE can be viewed through our local CCG website links below
https://www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk/get-informed/latest-news/nhs-advice-for-you-this-bank-holiday-weekend/
https://www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk/your-health-and-services/august-2021-bank-holiday-opening-times-for-pharmacies/
FLU CLINICS 2021
The practice are running flu clinics from 11.9.2021, 11.10.2021 & 20.10.2021. 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 on the above dates - please call reception to arrange
All 16 & 17 year olds are now eligible for vaccine and can opt top attend drop in clinics or book directly with us for Hoghton Street https://www.sefton.gov.uk/covid-19-in-sefton/covid-19-vaccinations/
COVID restriction update
Throughout the pandemic we have strived to make the surgery as safe as possible for all our our patients and our staff.
As of 19.7.2021 nothing will change at the surgery. 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/
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
25.8.2021 - We have vaccinated 7727 first doses and 6899 second doses
28.6.2021 - We have vaccinated 7244 first doses and 5779 second doses
8.6.2021 - we have vaccinated 6713 first doses and 5012 second doses
All over 18 year olds can now book their covid vaccine via the link below
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
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
UPDATE 1.6.2021 - We have completed 6605 first doses and 4557 second doses. Any patient aged 30yeras plus can now book via the National Booking system. If you wish to have proof of your vaccine status, but do not have access to the NHS App you can contact 119 and request a letter
UPDATE 24.5.2021 - We have completed 6385 first doses and 4206 second doses.
All patients aged 32 years and above can now book themselves via the National Booking system https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
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/
April 2021
COVID home testing kits https://mysefton.co.uk/2021/03/27/home-covid-19-testing-kits-available-for-collection-at-two-sefton-sites-from-monday/
Info on AZ vaccine https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-issues-new-advice-concluding-a-possible-link-between-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-and-extremely-rare-unlikely-to-occur-blood-clots
Anyone aged 38 years plus, carer's & clinically vulnerable can now book their COVID vaccine via nhs.uk https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
Sefton Council's response to South Africa strain and testing can be read here
See info on COVID vaccine priority lists here
UPDATE 17.5.2021 - We have vaccinated 6200 first doses and 3735 second doses. Please note cohorts 10-12 will ONLY be able to receive vaccine at mass vaccine centres or local pharmacies via https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
If you are a member of an immuno supressed household and are UNDER 40 years old you will need to contact 119 to find out which local pharmacies /mass vaccine centres are offering Pfizer, as Hoghton Street will not be receiving any further Pfizer vaccine stock for first dose patients.
UPDATE 10.5.2021 - We have vaccinated 6053 first doses and 3249 second doses
UPDATE 4.5.2021 - We have vaccinated 6009 first doses and 2710 second doses. All patients aged 40 years plus can now book via National Booking system, if you are yet to be invited https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
UPDATE 28.4.2021 - We have vaccinated 5942 first vaccines and 2334 second dose vaccine. Second dose home visits were started last week and will continue to end May as required.
UPDATE 19.4.2021 - We have vaccinated 5864 first doses as 1710 second doses to date. Next week our nurses will start the second dose home visits and will be in touch with patients to advise of date they will be attending.
UPDATE 13.4.2021 - We have vaccinated 5749 first doses and 1111 second doses. All patients aged 45year plus can now book via central booking system to attend mass vaccine centre/local pharmacy https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
Update 8.4.2021 - We have vaccinated 5708 first COVID vaccines. Locally we are not offering any FIRST vaccines throughout April, the clinical leads are focusing on bringing in the second doses required.
UPDATE 22.3.2021 - We have vaccinated 4939 first vaccines. We are still working through cohorts 1-9 and have approx 975 patients who still need to be invited. If you are aged 50yrs plus, on the LD register, a carer, high risk vulnerable or work in health /social care, you may wish to book your vaccine via the national booking system https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
UPDATE 15.3.2021 - 4372 patients have been vaccinated to date. We are still working through cohort 6, as this is a large cohort to cover in Southport residents. Second vaccines will start at the end of March and you will be contacted once these clinic dates are made available by the CCG
UPDATE 8.3.2021 - 4091 patients have been vaccinated to date. We are still working through patients aged 16-64 who are clinically extremely vulnerable. Any patient aged 56years and over , as well as registered carers, can make an appointment via the central booking system so please utilize this if you fall into this category nhs.uk https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/
UPDATE 1.3.2021 - 3683 patients have been vaccinated. We are still working through invitations for LD and 16-64 year old who are clinically vulnerable.
UPDATE 22.2.2021 - 3232 patients have been vaccinated. This week we are starting inviting cohort 6 for vaccination locally(central NHSE will be inviting cohort 5 moving forward). We have over 1500 patients in this category (our biggest group to date) so please bare with us whilst we make our way through this group. A lot of patients are calling us to query whether they are deemed as a carer, so they can be vaccinated as part of this cohort. For clarity, a carer, who is eligible under this vaccine cohort, is as follows, as defined by Carers UK
‘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’
