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NEW! AUTUMN WINTER COVID & FLU VACCINATIONS - Over 65's can book to have your covid & flu vaccinations here at the surgery if you have online access, or via the NHS app. If you are 18-64 and in the at risk categories you can also book online or via the NHS app. We will be releasing further clinics for 50-64 years in due course.

IMPORTANT: From 27/9/22 the surgery will CLOSE at 6pm every evening. There will be access for patients with pre-booked evening appointments.

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

The autumn Covid boosters are being offered to everyone aged 50 and above, and those in the qualifying groups, along with a flu jab this year. They will be given at your registered surgery.

Flu and Covid booster vaccinations will be given at Bradworthy surgery, for those aged 50 and above, and those aged 18 and above in the 'at risk' groups. Other providers, in schools or out in the community, will be providing vaccinations for young people under 18 years. We will post any information we have about this on these pages, once available.
The vaccines will be given at the same time – one in each arm – so multiple visits to the surgeries are not required.
Patients in the qualifying groups can book into the clinics (see dates below) by either calling us, or using SystmOne online or NHSApp. Those without mobiles or text will be contacted by phone or letter.
People with mobile numbers on record may be sent a text reminder to book in.
We are unable to specify which Covid vaccine you will be given. This will depend on supply.

CLINIC DATES

Monday 3rd and 10th October: over 65s only, 1pm to 8pm (NOW FULL)

Monday 17th October: people in the at risk groups aged 18-64 only, 1pm to 8pm

Tuesday 1st November: people over 65 (afternoon session to 8pm)

Tuesday 8th November: people aged 50 to 64, 1pm to 8pm

Monday 31st October: NOW CANCELLED

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

We have a PCN Vaccination Information Line for people with queries about Covid vaccinations and other vaccinations across the five practices in our PCN. This is run by our PCN Vaccination Care Co-ordinator. The line is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-4:30pm. Call 01409 255254. This is not a booking line.

For all other Covid vaccination queries call 119.

GAPS BETWEEN COVID VACCS

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

We will not be vaccinating under 18s at the surgery. We will post any information we have about this, on this page, as the information comes in.

HOUSEBOUND VACCINATIONS

Vaccinations to those in Care Homes, or who are unable to leave their homes for medical reasons, will be offered a flu and Covid vaccination by our PCN Home Visiting team. People will be contacted ahead of the visit. Please ensure your contact details are up-to-date for this reason.