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NEW VACCINE!!
RSV vaccination programme starting this September
From 1 Sept, vaccination to protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will be offered to:
- Pregnant women (over 28 weeks) to help protect newborn babies
- Adults aged 75-79
Eligible patients will contacted by the surgery or you can get in touch with us to book in.
Covid Booster Clinics
We are holding our spring Covid booster clinics for patients aged 75 and over and the immunosuppressed on Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th and Friday 17th May.
If you think you are eligible and haven't received a link please ring the practice 01642 759090 to make an appointment.
If you are unable to attend these clinics please ring 119 to find your nearest vaccination centre.
Accessing your GP-held records via the NHS app or NHS website
The NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that people want to be able to access their health records. It can help you see test results faster. It also lets you read and review notes from your appointments in your own time.
We're now letting you see all the information within your health record. If you are over 16 and have an online account, such as through the NHS App, NHS website, or other GP online services and apps, you will now automatically be able to see all future information entered on your medical record. Some people can already access this feature, this won't change for you.
This means that you will be able to see records from your appointments, as well as test results and any letters that are saved on your records. This only applies to records from your GP, not from hospitals or other specialists, although you will be able to see any letters that hospitals or specialists send to your GP. You will only be able to see information from 31/10/2023. For most people, access will be automatic, and you won't need to do anything.
Your GP may talk to you to discuss test results before you are able to see some of your information on the app. Your GP may also talk to you before you are given full record access to make sure that having access is of benefit to you. If you are concerned that seeing your records is not right for you, you should speak to your practice.
These changes only apply to people with online accounts. If you do not want an online account, you can still access your GP health record by requesting this information via reception. The changes also only apply to personal information about you. If you are a carer and would like to see information about someone you care for, please speak to reception staff.
The NHS App, website and other online services are all very secure. You'll need to make sure you protect your login details. Do not share your password with anyone as they will then have access to your personal information.
If you do not want to see your health record, or if you would like more information about these changes, please speak to your GP or reception staff. You can also read more by going to www.nhs.uk/gp-record.
Cervical Smear Survey
Cervical Screening (Smear Test) Survey
Are you female and aged between 25 and 64? If yes, we need your help!
We are interested to hear your views about cervical screening, why some people do not attend and to help us improve services available to people who live in the North-East and North Cumbria. It’ll only take a few minutes.
Please click the link to answer a few questions. Thank you.
Cervical Screening (Smear Test) Survey