CORONAVIRUS VACCINE UPDATE
Vaccination is the most important thing you can do to protect your community against serious illnesses. When enough people get vaccinated, it’s harder for a disease to spread to those who can’t have vaccines.
We know many people are interested in the COVID-19 vaccination and want to assure you that we are working through a priority list set by the Department of Health. Please do not contact your GP about getting the vaccine. We will contact patients in order of priority.
FLU VACCINES FOR 50-64 YEAR OLDS
The flu vaccination programme has been extended to include all individuals aged 50-64
If you wish to have a flu vaccine please contact the medical centre
to book an appointment
SEE BELOW LINK TO FILL IN AND PRINT OUT SELF CERTIFICATES
https://public-online.hmrc.gov.uk/lc/content/xfaforms/profiles/forms.html?contentRoot=repository:///Applications/PersonalTax_iForms/1.0/SC2&template=SC2.xdp
AT PRESENT ONLINE BOOKING OF APPOINTMENTS HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU ORDER YOUR REPEAT PRESCRIPTION IN GOOD TIME TO ENSURE
YOU DO NOT RUN OUT OF YOUR MEDICINES WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED.
**FLU CLINICS **
THE ANNUAL FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
WILL COMMENCE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
OVER 65'S - TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2019
UNDER 65'S IN AN AT RISK GROUP - MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2019
UNDER 18'S NASAL FLU - MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2019
IF YOU ARE OVER 65 YEARS, PREGNANT, PRESCHOOL, A CARER OR ARE IN ONE OF THE 'AT RISK' CATEGORIES IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ARE VACCINATED AGAINST INFLUENZA.
PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT RECEPTION.
Cervical Screening
A new video that shows women what to expect when they attend for cervical screening has been produced by the Public Health Agency. The video is on the Northern Ireland Cancer Screening Programme's website at the following link:
http://www.cancerscreening.hscni.net/2179.htm
Self Care for Life – be healthy this winter As part of Self Care Week 2014, we are encouraging people to choose healthy lifestyle options that will impact positively on their physical health, mental wellbeing and self esteem. Help to maintain health and ward off illness by eating sensibly, stop smoking, drinking in moderation and taking regular exercise.
The Self Care Week message is "Self care for life – be healthy this winter" which we are supporting.
ARE YOU A CARER?
Please inform the practice if you are a carer so that you can be added to our register
NEW WEBSITE
Want to know where to access local social support services for you and your family - please visit the following website
www.familysupportni.gov.uk