LATEST COVID INFORMATION FROM NHS ENGLAND

Covid – 19 Vaccination Programme

We are pleased to announce that York Medical Practice has been approved as the vaccination HUB for East Twickenham Primary Care Network covering a population of just under 32,000 patients.

Crane Park Surgery will be responsible for inviting registered eligible patients to attend the Vaccination HUB at York Medical Centre, under guidance from Public Health England and NHS England.

Details of Covid – 19 Vaccination Programme

Appointments during Covid-19 Pandemic

The practice is open for business as usual during the pandemic. However, you are asked to refrain from visiting the practice without a prior invitation or appointment.

For the present time, you should phone for an appointment initially. You will then be triaged by a doctor who may: 1. Call you back later for a telephone consultation 2. Call you back later for an online video consultation 3. If your situation necessitates a face-to-face consultation you will be invited to attend the surgery at the allotted time. You should be wearing a mask when you come into the surgery.

The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you accordingly. Use this service if:
– you think you might have coronavirus,
– in the last 14 days you have been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see coronavirus advice for travellers and a list of high risk countries here
– you have been in close contact with someone with coronavirus.

DO NOT GO TO A GP SURGERY, PHARMACY OR HOSPITAL

Stay indoors and avoid close contact with other people. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.