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FLU VACCINATION - JANUARY/FEBRRUARY 2024

is now available for all 50 to 64 year old patients

A supply of Flu vaccines has now become available for the above age group if you wish to have a flu vaccine please contact Reception to book an appointment.

SHINGLES VACCINATION - JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

We are currently contacting anyone aged 65 years (DOB: 2/9/1957 to 1/9/1958) and 70 years (DOB 2/9/1952 to 1/9/1953) to invite them for their Shingles vaccination with our Practice Nurse. 

This Vaccine is called Shingrix and is a 2 dose vaccine, 2nd dose is given between 2 and 4 months apart. 

Please note you can now make an appointment to see our Physiotherapist, Mental Health Practitioner or Social Worker in the Practice.  Ring 02829571203 to book your appointment.

 TEXTING SERVICE IS AVAILABLE

If you do not wish to receive texts from us please let reception staff know so we can record it in your notes.

If you have updated your mobile number or wish to avail of this service please let reception know.

 Practice Boundary:

To provide the best care for our existing patients, our practice radius to 5.5 miles of the surgery.

We will only accept applications from new patients who live within this radius

Any existing patients who CHANGE address to a new address outside the radius will also be asked to re-register with a GP surgery closer to them.

 

 

Carers Direct

Content Supplied by NHS Choices

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you

There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone
0808 802 0202
Helpline Information
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx
Email
CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
Office Hours
Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

  • Benefits for carers

    Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role

  • Benefits for the under-65s

    Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.

    Benefits for the over-65s

    Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.

  • Carer's Assement

    How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

  • Other benefits

    Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring



 
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