Harborne MedicalAfter 25 years of dedicated service to Harborne Medical Practice, Dr Clare Elliott retired from her role here as a senior GP Partner at the end of December. Dr Elliott has been instrumental in supporting the practice to grow and develop over the years and we know many of you will miss her, as will […]
Do you have any unused or old antibiotics at home? We are asking you to return them to any local pharmacy as part of an Antibiotic Amnesty in support World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 November). Antibiotics are important medicines for treating bacterial infections but the more they are used the more bacteria are able to […]
We are conscious that some patients registered at Harborne Medical may be affected by current events in Afghanistan. Harborne Medical is accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners as one which specialises in the care of military veterans and their families. All the team have been trained in the care of military veterans and […]
There is a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. NHS England have therefore issued guidance to GPs that all non-urgent blood tests should be halted. Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems will still get one, but you may be asked to come back for a test at a […]
The youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, encourages all young people to come forward for their covid vaccinations.
The data held in the GP medical records of patients is used every day to support health and care planning and research in England, helping to find better treatments and improve patient outcomes for everyone. NHS Digital has developed a new way to collect this data, called the General Practice Data for Planning and Research […]
GPs cannot provide letters showing your COVID-19 vaccination status. NHS App You can access your COVID-19 vaccination status through the free NHS App. You can access the app through mobile devices such as a smartphone or tablet. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will be shown within the NHS App. We recommend that you register with […]
Cervical cancer screening saves lives: do not delay your test if it is due. Appointments are still going ahead in the practice. Book an appointment online via the NHS App or via reception. Cervical screening (a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina. […]
The following people in England will have access to regular covid lateral flow testing made available to them as schools reopen: secondary school pupils primary and secondary school staff households, childcare and support bubbles of primary and secondary-age pupils households, childcare and support bubbles of primary and secondary staff Primary school pupils will not be […]
If you received a shielding letter in the previous lockdown, you should receive one again in due course. You do not need to contact the surgery to request your letter. These are issued by central government and we do not yet know how long this process will take. If you need a note for your […]