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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 […]

Anyone who was identified as Clinical Extremely Vulnerable during the previous lockdown remains at high risk during this period. You DO NOT need another letter from us at this point. Please see this link for information on what you should do, and to register for extra support to access food, medicines or to attend medical […]

We have appointments available from 9am to 12noon on Saturday 7th November and Saturday 14th November for those who are eligible. Book an appointment via reception. Click here to see who is eligible

As a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, hospital waiting times are currently very long. For example: the waiting time for urgent colorectal appointments is currently 8 weeks, Breast is 6weeks; and for routine ENT and urology appointments the waiting time is 48 weeks. Please do not contact the surgery to ask for your hospital […]

Our seasonal flu vaccinations are starting on Saturday 3rd October 2020 and Sunday 4th October 2020. These dates are only for those age 65 and over or those under 65 with certain chronic health conditions: respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis diabetes heart conditions, such as coronary […]

A short video about recovering from COVID 19 There is also a 24/7 mental health support service available on 0121 262 3555