COVID-19
Vaccinations and Boosters
Visiting us in 2023
We know things might still be a little different, but please remember that we here for you and doing our best to continue to protect our patients and our team. We are not currently running our drop-in clinic and instead suggest using Patient Triage. We recommend the NHS App to help check symptoms, order repeat prescriptions, use Patient Triage, access your notes and more, you can also try HANDI App for support for children.
How to help us keep our team and patient healthy:
- Only attend if you have a pre-booked appointment or have been requested to attend by a clinician
- All patients must still wear a face mask unless medically exempt
- Keep a little distance and continue to follow one way system in place
- Keep following the guidance on hand washing, sanitising and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze
For current updates please visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/
About COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The symptoms are similar to symptoms of other illnesses, such as colds and flu. Most people feel better within a few days or weeks of their first COVID-19 symptoms and make a full recovery within 12 weeks. For some people, it can be a more serious illness and their symptoms can last longer. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Symptoms and what to do
If you suspect COVID symptoms you can visit to the NHS website to learn more about support available to you and what to do if you have COVID: www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-do/
NHS COVID Pass
The surgery cannot support you in proving your vaccination status but a pass is available here: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/nhs-covid-pass/. If something doesn't look right within your COVID Pass please contact the service directly for support by calling 119.
Who's at higher risk from coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) can make anyone seriously ill. But for some people, the risk is higher.
There are 2 levels of higher risk:
- high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable)
- moderate risk (clinically vulnerable)
Full details of the risk groups, as well as how to access support if you are 'high risk', are available on the Government Website: