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'When will I get my COVID Vaccine'

The NHS will let you know when it is your turn to have the vaccine and you will be invited accordingly. Once the delivery schedules are confirmed and further clinics arranged, patients will be invited according to the cohort schedule determined by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation. For further information, please click here

COVID-19 vaccine webpage

You may have seen the news about different variants of coronavirus circulating in some parts of the country/in our area.

It is important that we quickly respond to this. That is why, in line with government and JCVI (Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation) guidance, we are bringing forward when people that are at greater risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus, get their second dose of the vaccine, if they haven’t already had it. If you are in a higher risk group, it will ensure you can get maximum protection from the virus earlier.

If you are in a higher risk group, we will contact you with information on how you can book an earlier appointment.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Click here to view important information to keep you safe when isolating at home

'WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOUR CARE'

COVID-19 has changed how patients access their GP. The pandemic has supercharged the use of remote consultations in primary care. These will never replace face to face appointments which should be available to all patients where appropriate. However, they can be a convenient way for people to access medical advice and treatment.

There is a risk that if patients don’t feel they have access to a GP for non-urgent issues, they will seek help at A&E.

• Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact your GP surgery will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-face contact where possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus
• Face-to-face appointments are available to all patients, but you will be asked to discuss your conditions over the phone or online first to assess what would be most appropriate for you
• In addition to face-to-face consultations, many GP practices may offer consultations online or over the phone. This can be a convenient and flexible way to receive healthcare but if you would prefer to see a GP or healthcare professional in person then this can be discussed with the clinician.

Ways to seek healthcare advice from a GP

• Call your surgery to discuss a face-to-face or virtual (telephone or video) appointment

• Visit your GP surgery website and complete a confidential online form to receive a response before the end of the next working day

• Call NHS 111 or go online to seek advice https://111.nhs.uk/

Download the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions, book appointments and check your symptoms 

 All patients, carers and visitors attending Buntingford Medical Centre or The Puckeridge Surgery are now required to wear a face covering.  We thank you for your co-operation and ongoing support during this time.

If you are concerned that you or a family member may have Coronavirus, please use the NHS 111 'Online Coronavirus Service' https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

Germ Defence

We are letting you know about a very useful website called Germ Defence which was created by a team of doctors and scientists to give you advice that has been proven to reduce the spread of viruses in the home. It can help you plan how to protect yourself and members of your family from infection by COVID-19 and ‘flu.  

It’s easy to use and only takes 10 minutes - just click on this link: www.germdefence.org/index.html?src=E82130

Women’s health - Let's talk about it 

We ask certain questions to help make sure that our policy making is representative and to understand how it may affect certain groups. Please do not identify anyone else in your answers to any questions during this survey if they have not given permission for you to do so (consultations.dhsc.gov.uk).

https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/talkwomenshealth

Need to know your NHS number: Its easy, just follow the link below:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/