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Friday 12th June 2020; Covid-19 Update

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 12th June 2020
It sounds a little repetitive but it is important to keep saying it, thank you for your continued patience and support during what has been and what continues to be a very difficult time for all – we know that we aren’t out of the woods just yet. We are however pleased to be able […]
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Covid-19; guidance on face coverings

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 24th July 2020
As of the 24th July 2020, the law regarding the wearing of face coverings in public has changed. Different regulations exist for wearing face coverings in different parts of the UK, however in England there are specific circumstances when a face covering is required by law – for full details and the latest guidance please […]
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Shielding for the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 26th June 2020
The UK Government has set out a roadmap for the clinically extremely vulnerable on the future of the shielding programme.   For now, the guidance remains the same – stay at home and only go outside to exercise or to spend time outdoors with a member of your household, or with one other person from another household […]
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Potential text message scam

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 28th May 2020
Public Health England (PHE) has advised of a potential scam involving a text message being sent to some women claiming to be from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme “Call and Recall” service. The text message advises that the recipient is overdue for their cervical screening test (smear test) and to call a mobile number to […]
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Monday 25th May – we’ll be here

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 21st May 2020
Monday 25th May – how did we get here so fast?! Our team have been working flat out to keep the Practice running during the pandemic and although we will still be here as normal during the weekend, our opening hours will be shorter on Monday to give everyone a well deserved rest 😴 Friday […]
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Monday 11th May 2020; Covid-19 Update

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 13th May 2020
Firstly, we would like to extend our thanks for your patience and support during what has been and what continues to be, a very challenging time for everyone. Until the national NHS guidance changes, the adjustments that we have made to our service will remain in place to protect you and our team but we […]
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Friday 8th May 2020 – we’ll be here

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 4th May 2020
Friday 8th May 2020 – 75 years since VE day and our next Bank Holiday. However you’re planning to spend the day (safely and maintaining the lockdown with a stiff upper lip that our Parents/Grandparents/Great Grandparents would be proud of) we’ll be here for you if you need us: Friday 8th May: 08:00am – 8:00pmSaturday […]
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Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 7th April 2020
Alongside our colleagues across the NHS, we will be open as normal throughout the Bank Holiday weekend to make sure that you can access the care and advice that you need: Friday 10th April: 08:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 11th April: 8:30am – 11:30am Sunday 12th April: 09:00am – 11:00am Monday 13th April 08:00am – 8:00pm […]
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Are you a patient with Asthma or COPD?

  • Posted by Tom Finan
  • On 30th March 2020
Asthma UK has some useful guidance regarding coronavirus https://bit.ly/2JpWP1M We are aware that inaccurate information is circulating regarding rescue packs for patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A rescue pack is not required under the current circumstances and you do not need to contact us for a […]
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