PRACTICE CLOSURE - WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
We will be closed from 1.00p.m. on Wednesday 30th September. However, we will be holding a 'BY APPOINTMENT ONLY' Flu vaccination clinic for our eligible adult patients. More details to follow
CALLING ALL OVER 65'S: FLU VACCINES - BOOK NOW
We now have our supply of vaccines for our patients who are 65 and over [or who will be 65 by March 31st 2021]
PLEASE NOTE!
1] All vaccinations will be on an APPOINTMENT ONLY BASIS, there will be no walk in clinics this year.
2] Appointments will be offered in time order only.
3] Patients should not enter the surgery UNTIL THE APPOINTMENT TIME.
4] All patients MUST WEAR A FACE MASK/COVERING before entering the surgery.
5] All patients will be required to sanitise their hands before entering the clinical room.
6] A ONE WAY system will be in operation and all patients will be required to follow this.
7] If you feel unwell on the day, have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have had contact with anyone who may have, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY.
Flu clinics will look a little different this year due to COVID-19, but it’s imperative to ensure that if you’re eligible for a flu vaccination that you arrange to have it.
There will be dedicated clinics for all our eligible patients who are UNDER 65 or in one of our at risk groups.
If you have a chronic condition, you may be eligible for a flu vaccination; if you are, we’ll be in contact to arrange your vaccination shortly.
If you’re a carer, don’t forget to look after yourself too. You may be eligible for a flu vaccination this year.
Keep an eye on our FB Page and the website as we'll update these as soon as we have more information. We will confirm the dates of our clinic's within the
next week.... so get ready to get vaccinated.
FLU CLINIC UPDATE: SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
Good afternoon, we are expecting a busy day for our Flu clinic tomorrow [Saturday 5th]. In order to be as safe as we can, we have to ask that all patients booked to attend adhere to the following -
1] WALK TO THE SURGERY: If you can walk to your appointment, please do so. The car park is likely to be very busy all day and we'd like to avoid gridlock or impacting on our neighbours.
2] APPOINTMENT TIME: Please do not come to the surgery until your dedicated appointment time. If you do not have an appointment, please do not come; we are not operating a walk in service this year.
3] FACE MASK: All patients must wear a mask/ face covering before entering the surgery.
4] TEMPERATURE CHECKS: All patients will have their temperature checked before entering the surgery.
5] HAND SANITISER: All patients will need to sanitise their hands before entering the clinical rooms.
6] WEAR LOOSE or SHORT SLEEVED clothing: All patients will need to remove their coats, and have their arm removed from clothing before entering the clinical room ready to receive the vaccine.
7] KEEP TO TIME: We ask that all patients understand that our clinical team will not be dealing with any queries about other health matters on the day. Please leave the surgery as soon as you have had your vaccination.
8] ONE WAY SYSTEM: We will be operating a one way system through the building and all patients will be required to follow this.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST -
If you feel unwell at all OR have come into contact with someone who is ill, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY. You will need to contact us next week to rearrange your appointment.
Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow
NEW - Mental Health resources page
CLICK - to see our Mental Health resources section
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
Information for our Patients
Check your symptoms HERE
The symptoms of Covid-19 have been updated to INCLUDE the loss of or change in your sense of taste or smell
There is NO CHANGE to our requirement for patients to avoid coming to surgery.
Please remember DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS OR FEEL "GENERALLY UNWELL" .
- This applies even if you have a pre-agreed appointment with our GP or Nurse; you should only come for an appointment if you feel well and have NO symptoms. If you are in any doubt, PLEASE TELEPHONE US.
- If you are asked to attend the surgery, you must now wear a FACE COVERING or FACE MASK which should be put on before entering the surgery building.
What you can do
FOR NEW LOCAL INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT ONE PREPARED - Bringing together communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to support the most vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic.
You can also:
- Get informed: Current advice from the Government can be found HERE
- Use NHS 111 Online: Up to date information can be found NHS 111 Online
- Remember: Diagnosis is on SYMPTOMS ALONE
- Get an NHS 111 isolation note: If you are self isolating or working from home, please get an isolation note from HERE
- STAY AT HOME!!
Accessing GP services at this time
- Help us to help you: Do not come to the surgery or ask for a home visit.
- Need an appointment?: Do not come to the surgery. Telephone us, advise us what is wrong and we will arrange for a GP or another of our Clinical Team to call you back. They will invite you to the surgery at a specific time if you need to be seen.
- Need a Prescription?; Do not come to surgery. Order your medication via our online service OR leave your repeat slip or written request in the large grey letterbox, on the wall next to the main entrance.
- Requests for 'sick notes': Do not come to surgery. Please read our practice statement about these types of requests HERE
We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
ENGAGE CONSULT - NEW ONLINE CONSULTATION SYSTEM
NOW AVAILABLE: our new online consultation service. Please find more information on our Online Services page.
Mental Health Resources for Adults & Children
** PLEASE SEE OUR NEW MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PAGE, UNDER 'SERVICES'**
Children and Young People resource pack
Getting the right Mental Health support - Adults
5 Ways to Wellbeing
Coronavirus – Sexual health information
Public Health are continuing to run a limited sexual health service due to Coronavirus precautions.
-Contraception-
All contraception queries should call 0300 124 0102 for advice.
We are currently offering limited contraception methods in accordance with the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Patients will be offered a telephone consultation to discuss what contraception is currently available to them.
-Sexual health testing-
People aged 16+ can order a free STI testing kit online via SH:24: www.sh24.org.uk
People under 16 should call 0300 124 0102 to discuss testing options for them.
The latest service information, including how services may change over time, can be found on our website www.leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk
C-Card and Condoms
The C-Card is credit card sized card that gives people quick, easy access to free condoms.
People can find their nearest C-Card location on our website leicestersexualhealth.nhs.uk or by calling 0300 124 0102.
ACCESSING DENTAL CARE DURING THE LOCK DOWN
How to get advice & treatment from a Dentist
New Counselling Service @ Hospice Hope
Counselling Service for anyone affected by a life limiting condition in North West Leicestershire
Website: http://www.hospicehope.org.uk/
Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hospicehope
Hospice Hope Interactive toolkit
Take a look at the new interactive toolkit “Hope Stories”, which has been designed to reach out to people living with life-limiting conditions in North West Leicestershire. Just follow the link > Hope Stories
Extended Access Appointments
We have increased the number of appointments available for you to see a GP in the early mornings, evenings or at weekends across West Leicestershire.
Depending on your individual circumstances and symptoms, we may offer you an ‘extended access’ appointment. Please note however, that these appointments will not be in your usual GP practice and may not be with one of your usual GPs or nurses.
Depending on the reason for your appointment, and if you are in agreement, it may be suitable for you to see an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, instead of a GP.
The clinician you see will be able to access relevant sections of your medical notes and will communicate what has happened during your appointment back to your usual GP practice.
These appointments will be available at the following locations:
Rosebery Medical Centre, Loughborough
Coalville Community Hospital
The Centre Surgery, Hinckley
If you would like to know more please speak to a member of practice staff.
Extended Hours Appointments
We now offer telephone appointments from 6.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Please ask our reception team about these if you would like to book one.
Enhanced Summary Care Records: Watch this to learn more
The Ten Minute Guideline
Patient information: Guidelines for treatment of minor illness and self limiting conditions
We are a PARKRUN PRACTICE
We are pleased to have been accepted as a 'parkrun practice' and will be taking part in the initiative launched by the Royal College of General Practitioners [RCGP] and parkrun UK.
Taking part in parkrun UK as part of this intiative, we hope to
- Improve the health and wellbeing of practice staff
- improve the health and wellbeing of patients and carers, reducing the need for lifelong medication
- Raise awareness amongst the parkrun community of services that practices provide
- Contribute to the development of a local community and environment that is centred around wellness generation
- Support the UK-wide movement to scale up social prescribing activities
Our local parkrun is held at Conkers near Ashby, and is a free event every Saturday morning. We were all really pleased to learn that parkrun IS NOT A RACE!!! Those of us who are less experienced runners are able to walk or jog our way around the 5K course. We are all excited to have been accepted as a parkrun practice and will soon be doing our first event.
We would like to advise that parkrun is open to all, including those who are inactive or have health conditions or disabilities. Have a look for more information in our waiting room, or via the parkrun UK web page
Wish us luck!!!
Future in Mind
Please see the new Future In Mind Service User Leaflet which is aimed at signposting children, young people and their families or carers to the most appropriate place for advice, information and support.
Find out why your data matters
www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/
Family Actions Post Sexual Abuse Service
This service is available to all children and young people up to the age of 18 who live in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The service offers a range of group work and tailored 1:1 support which is delivered in schools or at the offices in Leicester. The information leaflet can be viewed here PSA Service Leaflet.
Also available is a service for the Parents and Carers of children who have experienced sexual abuse, the PSA Parent and Carers service is available in Leicestershire only.
Please find this leaflet attached also. Parent/Carer PSE Leaflet
Please note that both services accept referrals from professionals, and self-referrals from parents and carers.
Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Men aged over 65 who have not already had a screening can request a scan by contacting their local AAA screening service directly on: 0116 258 6820. Please follow the link below for further information: Triple A Screening
Why do our Reception Team ask you questions when you ring for an appointment?
Our Reception team is responsible for trying to ensure that the GP's and clinicians at the surgery see the most appropriate patients and vice versa. To that end, they have been authorised, by our GP's, to ask patients requesting an appointment for brief details of the nature of the problem.
For further information and reassurance, please view " Why does the Receptionist need to ask what's wrong with me?" from the RCGP.
Please do not assume that members of our Reception team are 'being nosey", or that they making medical decisions about you; they are simply doing their job and doing it as requested by the GP's!
Do you really need to see a Doctor?
Having a GP appointment may not always be necessary. There are ways to care for yourself and your family without having to visit the surgery. This practice, in partnership with West Leicestershire CCG, is promoting 'self care'.
Before you reach for the phone to try to get an appointment, please take time to consider whether there is something you can do to help yourself or your family member. We have patient education videos here > Sound Doctor
Patients can also check which service they should access with our useful guide below. Alternatively, more information is available on our Minor Illness pages
WHO CAN HELP? | WHAT TYPES OF PROBLEMS? WHY DO YOU FEEL UNWELL? | WHAT DO YOU DO? |
SELF CARE | HANGOVER, GRAZED KNEE, SORE THROAT, COUGH | KEEP YOUR MEDICINE CABINET WELL STOCKED. SEE NHS CHOICES ‘YOUR MEDICINE CABINET’ FOR ADVICE |
PHARMACIST | DIARRHOEA, MINOR INFECTIONS, HEADACHE, BITES & STINGS | YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST CAN HELP WITH LOTS OF EVERYDAY AILMENTS AND OFFERS GOOD ADVICE. |
GP SURGERY | FEVERISH CHILDREN, VOMITING, EAR PAIN, FEELING UNWELL/ILL | YOUR GP CAN OFFER URGENT APPOINTMENTS EACH DAY. IF YOU NEED A GP OUT OF HOURS, CALL 111 |
NHS 111 | UNWELL, UNSURE, CONFUSED? NEED HELP FAST? | CALL 111 |
GP SERVICES OUT OF HOURS | URGENTLY NEED A GP DURING THE EVENING OR AT THE WEEKEND | CALL 111 |
ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY | CHOKING, CHEST PAIN, SUSPECTED STROKE, BLACKING OUT, BLEEDING YOU CAN’T STOP, STRUGGLING TO BREATHE | VISIT A&E AT LEICESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY OR CALL 999 FOR AN AMBULANCE |