Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.
Flu Season 2020/21
Calling all patients 65 and over!
We are now booking appointments for your flu vaccine! If you are aged 65 years and over or will be turning 65 between 1st September 2020 and 31st March 2021, then you are entitled to your free flu vaccine!
Don’t delay, contact Reception on 01724 877744 to book your free flu vaccination and help protect you and your family this flu season!
Having the flu vaccine helps to protect against the main types of flu virus circulating.
People sometimes think a bad cold is flu, but having flu can often be much worse than a cold. Some people are more susceptible to the effects of flu. For them, it can increase the risk of developing more serious illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia, or can make existing conditions worse. In the worst cases, flu can result in a stay in hospital, or even death.
If you all into one of the below categories, you are at an increased risk of developing complications from flu.
- Over 65
- Pregnant
- Heart problem
- Chest complaint or breathing difficulties, including bronchitis, emphysema or severe asthma
- Kidney disease
- Lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (such as steroid medication or cancer treatment)
- Liver disease
- Had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
- Diabetes
- Neurological condition, e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy
- A problem with your spleen, e.g. sickle cell disease, or you have had your spleen removed
- seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above)
- People on the NHS Shielded Patient List for COVID-19 are all eligible for a free flu vaccine and it is really important this year that they receive it.
If yes to any of the above then it is vital that you have the flu vaccination this flu season. Having the flu vaccination can prevent flu related hospitalisations and help prevent you from becoming acutely unwell.
Don’t delay, contact Reception on 01724 877744 to book your free flu vaccination and help protect you and your family this flu season!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the extreme high volume of calls that we are experiencing at this time our lines are extremely busy, and we ask that you bear this in mind and thank you for your patience.
On Monday 16th March the UK government announced a package of measures, advising those who are or may be at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults
If you fall into one of the below categories it is strongly advised that you stay home as you are at a significantly increased risk:
- aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions)
- under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (i.e. anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds):
- chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
- chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
- chronic kidney disease
- chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
- chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy
- diabetes
- problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed
- a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
- being seriously overweight (a BMI of 40 or above)
- those who are pregnant
Coronavirus: Planning your birth
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Coronavirus: Parent information for newborn babies
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Try the new NHS App
If you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.
If you already use Patient Access you can continue to use it. You can use the NHS App as well.
For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp
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RCGP RSC Newsletter
1st June 2020
This website provides online facilities such as booking and cancelling appointments, registering, and ordering prescriptions. It also contains a vast range of health information and resources, along with practical information on visiting the surgery.
We hope you find the website useful and informative.
About our practice
West Common Lane Teaching Practice was first opened in July 1991 by Dr Chris Hall and Dr Andy Lee. Since then there have been many changes with the most notable one happening in February 2015 when the surgery took over the care of Dr Balasanthiran’s patients.
Dr Chris Hall has since retired but Dr Andy Lee is still a partner with Dr Francisco Terreros, Dr Kyle Hall and Dr Laura Thomas who became a partner on April 1st 2018.
Our list size is currently in excess of 8000 patients and continues to grow.
Repeat Dispensing
The practice is in the process of switching patients whose medical condition is described as stable by the GP to repeat dispensing.
Repeat dispensing is a new way of getting your medicines without having to ask the GP for a prescription each time.
If you would like more information, please speak to a receptionist or click here.