COVID-19 UPDATED NHS GUIDANCE ON FACE MASKS IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS 19/07/2021
In line with updated NHS infection control guidance, the practice politely requests that all patients without medical exemption continue to wear face masks and observe social distancing while in the health centre. This is in order to protect our staff and patients and ensure we are able to provide ongoing care to our community.
PRACTICE PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)
2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic have been a challenging time for the NHS and a difficult time for us all. As we look towards 2021, Glebedale Medical Practice is striving to provide an exceptional level of care to our patients and the community.
The PPG is likely to meet virtually (online) several times per year. You will receive a meeting agenda to provide a framework for discussion during the meeting. You are encouraged to send in your ideas for the agenda in advance of each meeting.
If you wish to apply to be part of the Practice Participation Group (PPG), please email the practice on sotccg.glebedale.medsec@nhs.net
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Carers
I am an adult carer – when will I be vaccinated?
Adult carers fall into the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) priority group six. This group is the biggest group to be vaccinated and it will take the NHS several weeks to offer these eligible people the vaccine.
There are three types of carers that fall into group six.
- If you are a carer who receives a carers allowance, you are now eligible for your COVID-19 vaccine. Please call 119 or book online to book your appointment without delayhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/.
- If you are an informal carer who is already on your GP Practice’s ‘Carers Register’, please wait to be contacted over the coming weeks
- If you are a carer who is not registered with either the Department of Work & Pensions or your GP Practice’s ‘Carers Register’, please wait for further information over the coming weeks. We recognise the vital role carers play in caring for vulnerable individuals and would like to assure all carers that they will be invited for their vaccine over the coming weeks.
Book your coronavirus vaccination
There are also more FAQs available on the TWB website that include:
- I work in an education setting; when will I get my vaccination?
- Who is currently being vaccinated?
- I am an adult carer – when will I be vaccinated?
- How do I know if I am in priority group six due to my asthma?
- When will people with learning disabilities be vaccinated?