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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.

 

 

Blood Tests

blood_tests_4A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

  • assess your general state of health
  • confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
  • see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning
A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child's hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

 
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