FLU CLINICS 2017Our flu clinics will be held in September & October 2017The flu vaccination is offered free of charge to people at risk. This is to ensure they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications. You are eligible to receive the flu jab if you: - are 65 years of age or over
- are pregnant
- have certain medical conditions
- are living in a long-stay residential care home
- a carer
For more information please visit:www.nhs.uk Appointments can be booked from
1st September 2017
To book an appointment please ring your usual surgery between 11:00 - 13:00 or 15:00 - 17:00 You may also be offered other vaccinations to protect you against Shingles & Pneumonia if you fall into the correct age category.
WHERE TO GO FOR URGENT HEALTH CARENeed urgent healthcare? Feel poorly or hurt yourself? Here's where to find help
111 IS THE NHS NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER
In the case of a medical emergency outside normal working hours you should ring 111 which will put you in touch with the doctor’s answering service. They will need to know your name, address, telephone number, surgery/GP and the nature of the emergency. They will pass this on to the duty GP who will return your call. For more information CLICK HERE | | GP ONLINE SERVICES
GP online services allow you to access a range of services via your computer or mobile. Once you have signed up, you will be able to: - Book or cancel appointments online with a GP or nurse
- Renew or order repeat prescriptions online
- View parts of your GP health record, including information about medication, allergies, vaccinations, previous illnesses and test results.
TELL US IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT
WE ARE A SELF CARE AWARE PRACTICEWhat is self care?Self care is about looking after yourself in a healthy way. It can be anything from brushing your teeth, doing some exercise, managing common conditions like headaches, colds and flu) or living with a long-term health problem, such as asthma or diabetes. As a Self Care Aware practice we are here to help you feel able to look after your own health when it is right for you. So, when you come in for a consultation, the doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants in this practice will talk to you about what you can do to help maintain and improve your health. 
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