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We are now taking bookings for annual flu vaccinations. Please check the eligibility criteria below and, if you are eligible to have a vaccination, contact our Reception Team on 01934 732464 to book an appointment.
Those eligible are: anyone aged 65 and over; have a long term medical condition (eg Severe Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Chronic Heart Disease including Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Liver Disease, Stroke); pregnant women; Carers – caring for family or friend (this includes professional carers who are registered with us) and anyone who is sharing a household with a patient who was advised to shield during the pandemic.
For patients who are 50 and over and not in the above criteria, we have been advised that we will have a Government update in November. As soon as we have any information we will update this page.
Patient information for those attending our flu clinic:
Please do not arrive early too early for your appointment - other than disabled car parking there will be no parking available at the Practice
You will be called into the surgery in groups of 4, so that social distancing can be adhered to
Face covering must be worn
Please do not bring in any excess items (eg coats/handbags), you will need to have the top of your arm accessible and attend alone as there is limited attendance as far as is reasonably practicable
If you are feeling unwell with any symptoms of COVID 19 or if they are isolating due to contact with potential/actual COVID case you should not attend.
Please continue to follow the government guidelines and stay alert. For further information on the guidelines, please click on the links below.
All patients attending the surgery for a face-to-face appointment and anyone accompanying them, are asked to please wear a face covering. This minimises the risk of infection and protects patients and staff.
Link to latest NHS guidance and how to access a test for Coronavirus
Guidance on Shielding for People who are Very High Risk
The NHS is well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases and has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if you think you have symptoms or:
GP Surgeries are not providing sick notes for self isolation
Government guidance for employees
Letter to employer re Shielding due to being in a very high risk category
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Somerset has been chosen by NHS England to introduce a new scheme that will allow you to make an appointment to see a health professional in a GP practice outside the usual working hours of GP surgeries. The scheme works by getting a gropu of GP practices together so that they can open up in turn at the new times.
The following surgeries are offering Improved Access to all patients in the North Sedgemoor Federation. If you cannot access an appointment at your own surgery it is now possible to access available appointments at other surgeries in your area, please ask at Reception:
'Choose' Well by choosing the right service. Further details can be found on the Choose Well leaflet. The short video below is all about Choosing the Right Service.
Local services and information to help you choose the right care and support.
Somerset Choices website
You can now view Allergies and Medications and past Immunisations within your medical record, book your next appointment, or order your repeat prescription online using Patient Access. Available 24 hours a day, whether you're at home or work, it's especially useful when the practice is closed or telephone lines are busy.
Register online or use the service
Use Patient Access to book an appointment, order repeat prescriptions and view your medical record.
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It's fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals.
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