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FLU VACCINATION CLINICS 2020/21
Further to our recent post, we still have flu vaccines for all eligible patients (including those aged 60-64yrs who were not otherwise eligible).
Appointments are still available! Please contact the practice to book - 01397 703136.
For more information of the flu vaccination and who is eligible, please visit https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine
COVID-19 VACCINE
If you have a general query about the COVID-19 vaccine, please look on the NHS Inform website or use the national helpline 0800 030 8013 which is open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
 
Vaccine rollout to the general public, based on age and underlying health conditions, will start as soon as possible, and will depend on vaccine supply.
 
This is likely to be at the start of the new year so please look out for a letter and a leaflet arriving in the post which will invite you to make an appointment for your vaccine. The first group to receive this will be the over 80s.
 
Please avoid calling with any general queries about the COVID-19 vaccine as we are unable to give you any more information at this stage and we need to try and keep phone-lines open for people who are unwell and needing medical care.
 
Many thanks for your ongoing patience and cooperation.

Wednesday Practice Meetings - 2-2.30pm

Tweeddale Medical Practice is closed every Wednesday from 2-2.30pm.  If you have a life-threatening emergency please hang up and dial 999.  Otherwise please call back after 2.30pm.

 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DATES:

In line with the rest of NHS Highland, the practice will be closed on

  • Friday 16th October 2020
  • Friday 25th December 2020
  • Monday 28th December 2020

Patient Transport

If you require assistance with travelling to health and/or social care appointments, the following information may be helpful for you.

Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) – Patient Transport

To be eligible, you must:

  • require assistance from skilled ambulance staff e.g. require access to oxygen whilst travelling
  • have a medical condition that would prevent you from travelling to hospital by any other means
  • have a medical condition that might put you at risk from harm if you were to travel independently
  • have treatment with side effects that requires support from skilled ambulance staff.

Tel: 0300 123 1236

Hard of hearing, deaf or speech impaired, contact the Service through Text Relay: 18001-0300 123 1236

http://www.scottishambulance.com/ (choose the What We Do option from top menu)

Lochaber Transport Advice and Booking Service (LTABS)

Provides an information service, to offer advice and assistance on appropriate transport options for groups or individuals within the Lochaber area. LTABS can help to make transport arrangements for:

  • Hospital/Medical Appointments
  • Health & Social Care Appointments
  • Community Groups and Individuals
  • Transport Advice
  • Assistance with Journey Planning
  • Information
  • Group and Individual Transport Advice
  • Booking Service

Tel: 01397 701022

http://www.lochabertransport.org.uk/ (Transport in Lochaber on the right-side menu)

Traveline Scotland

Provides impartial public transport journey planning and timetables.

  • Plan a journey between any two locations in Scotland
  • Download free smartphone app
  • Open 24 hours every day

Tel: 0871 200 22 33

www.travelinescotland.com

Help with NHS Health Costs

http://www.gov.scot (search for Health Costs)

Tel: 0845 850 1166



 
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