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Spring Covid Booster

Everyone aged 75 years and over and anyone aged 18 years to 74 years who is immunosuppressed is eligible for the Covid Spring Booster. We are offering this vaccine to these patients on Tuesday 30th April, 2024 in the Church hall opposite the surgery between 9am and 12 noon. If you are in these categories it is recommended you have this booster dose. Any queries please contact Reception on 028 29571203.

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Please note you can now make an appointment to see our Physiotherapist, Mental Health Practitioner or Social Worker in the Practice. Ring 02829571203 to book your appointment.

TEXTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE

If you do not wish to receive texts from us please let reception staff know so we can record it in your notes.

If you have updated your mobile number or wish to avail of this service please let reception know.

Practice Boundary:

To provide the best care for our existing patients, our practice radius to 5.5 miles of the surgery.

We will only accept applications from new patients who live within this radius

Any existing patients who CHANGE address to a new address outside the radius will also be asked to re-register with a GP surgery closer to them.

Summary Care Record

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record. You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by looking at our interactive map or by asking your GP

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.