PLEASE BE AWARE ...

The following email has been received, please be vigilant should you receive it do NOT respond to it.

What should you do next?

This email is coming from a nhs.net account that has been compromised (phished). You will not be able to mark it as SPAM or Junk because it’s from the ‘same organization’ (NHS.net), therefore please refer to Rules # 2 and 3.

Rule #1: Never EVER, share your password (or personal information)

Rule #2: See Rule #1! Never EVER share your password or personal details, no matter who is asking.

Rule #3: If in doubt, see Rule #1 and delete it or put the phone down!

Rule #4: Make your colleagues aware of SPAM and PHISHING emails/phone calls

Rule #5: Report it! - spamreports@nhs.net

Also remember, the COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge on the NHS. The NHS will never ask for:

your bank account or card details

your pin or banking password

copies of personal documents to prove your identity such as your passport, driving licence, bills or pay slips.

COVID 19 VACCINE FACT CHECK

                You don’t need to apply for it

                You don’t have to pay to receive it

                You don’t need to share bank details to confirm your identity

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Flu vaccination - if you have not had your vaccination please contact reception 

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Eligible patients will be contacted to arrange a time to attend. Please do not contact the surgery to request an appointment as phone lines are already busy and those most at risk will be contacted first. Patients with a previous history of adverse reactions or allergies must be reviewed by a clinician before they can be offered a vaccination.

Update on Covid-19 vaccination campaign for those who have had the first vaccine - Friday 31st December 2020

The new medical advice is that the second dose of the vaccine remains effective when given up to 12 weeks after the first dose, and should be given towards the end of this 12 week period

While you will need two doses of the vaccine to get the best long-term protection from the virus, you will still have significant protection at 22 days after you received the first dose. The new guidance will also help ensure that as many people as possible benefit from the first dose of the vaccine as soon as possible. Please be reassured that there are no safety concerns in the new guidance, and it will not impact on how effective the vaccination is in protecting you from Covid-19 once the course is complete

Health and Social Care workers

One outcome from the changes to the vaccination programme is that we are now being asked to book appointments for any of our patients who work in health or social care who are eligible to have the vaccination. We will be sending out a text message about this but, if you are entitled to the vaccination because of your occupation, please call the surgery to book an appointment. This applies to those working in any health or social care setting.

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Dispensary information - PLEASE SEE THE NEWS TAB FOR MORE DETAILS

FOLLOW GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES and STAY AT HOME - if you or a member of your household has tested COVID positive or you are waiting for a COVID test result please DO NOT come to the surgery to collect medication. A representative OVER THE AGE of 16 can collect on your behalf. 

There are also volunteer groups in the community who you can contact to collect medication on your behalf