April 2022
Just a little reminder that we are closed over the Easter Bank Holiday.
Please make sure any medication you may need has been ordered by the 13th.
If you need care while we are closed then as always please call 111
Thursday 14th April 8.30am-6.30pm
Friday 15th April – Good Friday - Surgery Closed
Saturday 16th April - Surgery Closed
Sunday 17th April – Surgery Closed
Monday 18th April - Bank Holiday - Surgery Closed
Tuesday 19th April - 8.30am-6.30pm
Just a polite reminder that we will still require anyone coming to the surgery to wear a mask. Please bring one to your appointment or if you are coming into reception for any reason.
This is to provide the best protection for both our patients and staff.
December 2021
Please see below Christmas and New Year opening times.
• Friday 24th December - Christmas Eve - 8.30am-6.30pm
• Saturday 25th December - Christmas Day – Surgery Closed
• Sunday 26th December - Boxing Day - Surgery Closed
• Monday 27th December - Bank Holiday - Surgery Closed
• Tuesday 28th December - Bank Holiday - Surgery Closed
• Wednesday 29th December – 8.30am-6.30pm
• Thursday 30th December – 8.30am-6.30pm
• Friday 31st December – New Year’s Eve – 8.30am-6.30pm
• Saturday 1st January – New Year’s Day – Surgery Closed
• Sunday 2nd January – Surgery Closed
• Monday 3rd January - Bank Holiday - Surgery Closed
• Tuesday 4th January - 8.30am-6.30pm
If you required medical assistance during the times, we are closed please call 111 in the first instance.
We hope everyone stays safe and most importantly has a happy Christmas and New Year
November 2021
We have received reports from both Patient Access users and people who have never registered for the service, that they have received Covid passport emails purporting to be from Patient Access.
We would like to share the following guidance from Patient Access for your information, and for you to share with your patients where appropriate.
We advise users of Patient Access to check the name and email address of the sender, all emails from Patient Access will come via an email address that ends in @patientaccess.com. We advise users never to click on any log in links that you receive via email but to visit the site via the address bar of your browser instead so that you know you are on the genuine Patient Access log in page. You can find more information and guidance on our information security page here: https://www.patientaccess.com/security
We strongly advise users to set up their Memorable Word security feature, as well as using biometrics (fingerprint ID) if they use the app.
Email addresses used to register for Patient Access account are secure. We do not share any data and no data is ever saved or stored on any device you use to access Patient Access.
October 2021
Being a healthy weight is important for your long-term health but it is also great for your self-esteem, confidence and general wellbeing. There are many ways to achieve a healthy weight through diet and physical activity, and it’s important to find the right way for YOU.
We have a range of tools and programmes that may help you. Get in touch and we can talk you through all of the options available to you, or click on the link below.
https://hlscoventry.org/referral-form/
September 2021
You can now register online using the new patients tab at the top and following the link.
If you are already a patient and wish to update your details please use the online services tab at the top of the page and follow the - HELP US KEEP YOUR CLINICAL RECORD UPTO DATE link
August 27th
Important: Blood Tests
There is currently a national shortage of blood test bottles and as a result of this we can no longer book any blood tests until after 17th September.
If your need for a blood test is clinically urgent then this can still take place. Your GP or clinician will let you know if your test is deemed an urgent one.
Any non-urgent or routine blood tests will now only be booked after 17th September.
**Please note, if you are already booked in for a blood test with us before this date your appointment is unaffected.
August 2021
You may have seen in national news items that the Government are considering extending the vaccine offer to 16 - 17 year olds.
There is nothing you need to do now - you will be contacted and invited for your vaccination as soon as the programme is up-and-running.
We are currently waiting for the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to update and publish.
We are also currently awaiting guidance on the vaccination of 12 - 17 year old clinically vulnerable children and will be in touch as and when we have further information.
** Face masks will continue to be required when attending one of our surgeries. **
Government Guidelines as of 19th July 2021
Face Coverings : The Practice has and continues to work hard in protecting our patients and staff during the Covid pandemic. As cases of the Delta variant remain high, we will be requesting that anyone attending the surgery will be asked to continue to wear a face covering. This is to protect both yourself and the clinical staff who continue to see & treat patients in the surgery. We trust that you will help us at this time as we want to continue to be able to have our staff at work during the Summer and on into the winter. Please remember that coming to the surgery is not like going to the supermarket..... people attend the surgery who may be medically vulnerable and we do all that we can to protect all of us.
Social distancing : some of the social distancing measure will be relax, however, we do expect everyone to remain respectful of others and understand that there are individuals who remain anxious or concerned about the changes due to come into effect. Please try and keep a respectful distance from one another whilst in the Practice
Sample drop off : if you have been requested to bring a sample into the surgery, please continue to use the drop box at the entrance. Please do NOT bring it into the building at reception. The reception staff will continue to collect any samples and forward to the laboratories as they do currently.
We support anybody who wants to register an opt-out and will respect your wishes about your data, but please read the myth busters below before you decide. We want to make sure that you have accurate information to make the right choice for you.
If you do wish to opt out please complete a Type 1 Opt-out preference document below