IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Prime Minister announced on 12th December that COVID boosters are to be offered to everyone over 18 (who had their second dose of the vaccine at least three months ago).
We are awaiting further details tomorrow and would ask the public to be patient and to please NOT ring their GP practice.
Additional clinics will be made available in North East Lincolnshire, and the local CCG will also update any local walk-in sites on the CCG walk in clinic page which you can find at www.northeastlincolnshireccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/vaccineclinics/
Many Thanks
FLU CLINIC
THERE WILL BE A WALK IN FLU CLINIC ON SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER BETWEEN 9:00 and 12 Noon.
THERE WILL BE A SYSTEM IN PLACE TO ENTER VIA MAIN ENTRANCE AND LEAVE BY THE REAR TO AVOID CONGESTION.
PATIENTS ATTENDING MUST WEAR A FACE MASK AND BE CONSIDERATE WHILST QUEING.
ANY PATIENT UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS CLINIC CAN CALL MAIN RECEPTION ON 01472 582700 TO MAKE AN ALTERNATIVE APPOINTMENT.
MANY THANKS.
IMPORTANT UPDATE - PRESCRIPTIONS
FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2021 WE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING PRESCRIPTIONS OVER THE TELEPHONE.
PATIENTS CAN ORDER PRESCRIPTIONS USING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:-
USING SYSTEMONLINE OR AIRMID UK
BY POSTING THE REQUEST WITH FULL PATIENT DETAILS AND MEDICATION REQUIRED IN THE BOX AT THE RIGHT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE
BY COMPLETING A REQUEST SLIP AVAILABLE IN THE PRACTICE FOYER.
PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS ARE COMPLETED WITHIN 72 WORKING HOURS FROM RECEIPT
Important Update
We would like to inform you of safety changes at Birkwood Medical Centre-
A ‘one way system’ is operating within the surgery to ensure social distancing.
Your temperature will be taken before you enter the building. You will not be able to enter if you have symptoms of COVID19 or have been in contact with someone that has had the condition or waiting for a result yourself.
We ask you to wear a face covering over your mouth and nose - mask or scarf.
Entrance will only be permitted 5 minutes prior to an appointment, please attend alone if possible.
Please remember to respect and maintain the 2m distance required from staff and other patients within public areas.
Thank you from all the team at Birkwood Surgery
Important Patient Notice
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, Birkwood Medical Centre has changed our practices and priorities in order to be able to continue to respond to the current outbreak whilst doing our utmost to protect our staff and patients the best as we can.
CORONAVIRUS If you have any of the following symptoms, GET A TEST AND STAY AT HOME
• a high temperature
• a new, continuous cough
• a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste
To view the recent and upcoming changes to National restrictions in our area, click here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus19/
In order to safeguard our staff and patients, we are screening all people who come to the building.
ATTENDING THE PRACTICE
In the event that you are requested to attend the Practice for a Face to Face Appointment, you will be asked to wear a Mask / Face Covering.
We do understand that Patients may be asymptomatic and not exhibiting signs of the virus, but GPs must keep themselves and their Patients safe during these unprecedented times in keeping with Public Health England guidance.
We thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.
Welcome to Birkwood Medical Centre
With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.
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