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JOB VACANCY: DISPENSER - see tab on right hand side for details
OVER 50'S and those in the eligible groups, entitled to a FREE flu vaccination, can still book in here at the surgery. We have now completed all our Covid vaccination clinics.
JANUARY COVID VACCINATION CLINIC being held at The Parkhouse Centre, Bude on Monday 30th - 9.30am to 4.45pm. All doses and ages 5 and above. No need to book, just walk right in!

NHSE INFORMATION RE PROPOSED STRIKE ACTION IN JANUARY 2023: NHS England have prepared a statement offering advice to people regarding the proposed industrial action in January affecting hospitals and ambulance services. To read this please click HERE

IMPORTANT: From 27/9/22 the surgery will CLOSE at 6pm every evening. There will be access for patients with pre-booked evening appointments as part of our Enhanced Access commitment.
The Dispensary will be open between 9am & 5pm only, please collect your medication within these hours. if this is a problem please contact us to make a prior arrangement . 
SICKNOTES: You can self-certificate for 7 days, if you need a note following 7 days and it is a problem that has been dealt with by the Doctor or hospital then please use the Contact us online request below.
 
If you are ringing for an appointment with the Doctor about any symptoms that could be attributed to Covid 19, you will be asked by our Receptionists if you have undertaken a Lateral Flow Test and they will advise you to do a test before arranging an appointment. 
Coronavirus guidance   Do not attend the Surgery if you have any possible symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) the most common of which are a recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature, even if you have an appointment. Click this link https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19 for further information

If you have a face to face appointment with a Doctor or Nurse, please wear a face covering when you attend the appointment. Thank you

If you request a Doctors appointment, we have asked our receptionists to ask about the reason for your call so they can book you an appointment with the most appropriate Health Professional and you will be offered either a telephone or face to face appointment. Do not attend the surgery unless you have an appointment arranged. 

You can continue to collect medication (please do not order too early) from the surgery but we are relying on our patients to self-isolate and not attend the surgery if they have any cough/breathing/respiratory symptoms, fever or flu/cold like symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms please ask someone else to attend the surgery if you have any medication to collect.

ONLINE MEDICATION ORDERING  If you wish to write a message to dispensary when you order medication, please write it in the box on the second page, beneath the list of medication you have ordered, not the first page (as this deletes the list of medication you want). Thank you

Medication reviews. In future on your repeat prescription list, if there is a message in bold print, please take note of it as it will be a message for you personally. (The automatic message has been removed). We are reviewing how medication reviews are carried out and you may note your review date may have been changed.

Covid & Flu Vaccination Information

COVID & FLU VACCINATION AUTUMN/WINTER 2022/23

On this page you will find information about Covid vaccinations nationally and locally, current vaccination clinic details and useful contact numbers and links.

AUTUMN/WINTER BOOSTERS at BRADWORTHY SURGERY

We have now finished our dedicated vaccination clinics at the surgery.

If you still need a flu jab, please contact us to book in with one of the nursing team.

If you still need a Covid vaccination you can call 119, book online HERE or use the information service below.

Devon Vacc Support Team

Please note: as directed by JCVI the current autumn/winter 2022 booster campaign for COVID-19 will come to an end on 12 February 2023. It is anticipated that there will not be any further boosters until spring and/or autumn 2023, when it is likely to be offered to those in some 'at risk' groups.

For statement details from JCVI click HERE

COVID VACCINATION CLINICS in BUDE

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board will be running the following COVID Vaccination clinic at The Parkhouse Centre in Bude:

Monday 30th January 2023

9.30am to 4.45pm 

Available for all primary and booster doses for anyone aged 5 and above, irrespective of registered practice.

No booking necessary; just walk right in!

 

ELIGIBLE GROUPS - COVID BOOSTERS

For information from JCVI about who is eligible for a Covid Booster this autumn click HERE

ELIGIBLE GROUPS - FLU VACCINATIONS

For NHS information about who is eligible this year for a free flu jab this autumn/winter click HERE.

Please note, we are unable to give flu jabs to those who aren't in these qualifying groups. Please ask at pharmacies or larger supermarkets who may be able to offer. There will be a charge.

VACCINATION INFORMATION LINE

The PCN vaccination Information Line is temporarily paused until spring 2023. 

For all Covid vaccination queries call 119 or 01752 398836 for the Devon Covid Vaccination Support Team.

GAPS BETWEEN COVID VACCS

Gaps between vaccinations for those aged 16 and above should be 3 months (91 days) between boosters.

If you have recently tested positive for Covid:

  • If you're 18 years old or over you should wait 4 weeks (28 days)
  • If you're 5 to 17 years old you should wait 12 weeks (84 days)
  • If you're 5 to 17 years old and at high-risk from Covid-19 you should wait 4 weeks (28 days)



 
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