IMPORTANT:

Information for patients regarding

WUHAN NOVEL CORONAVIRUS infection

All travellers who develop relevant symptoms

(for example respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath, cough, fever) however mild,

within 14 days of returning, or transitioning, from

mainland China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore,

Malaysia or Macau

should not attend the Practice, but should remain at home and immediately call NHS 111 for advice.

 Services                                             

Register for Online Services to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and view your GP health record.  Call 295251 to make an appointment.

Bring two forms of ID:

• 1 x photo ID (current passport, driving licence, bus pass)

• 1 x address ID (current bank statement, council tax bill, utility bill
  

• If you don't have these, contact the surgery about other forms of ID

You will also need your own email address

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Take three steps before visiting GP, public urged:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42511553

Antibiotics don’t work for everything: antibiotics don’t work for colds or flu because they’re viral infections. https://www.nhs.uk/Video/Pages/antibiotics-dont-work-for-everything.aspx

Urgent Care Service:  Anyone needing to see a GP, Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 6.30pm should contact their local GP Practice.  Anyone who feels they have an urgent care need out of hours and at weekends should call the NHS 111 service.