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Covid Vaccination Drop-In Clinic

The North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network (NWL PCN) are holding drop-in sessions for patients over the age of 18 who are due for their SECOND Astra Zeneca Vaccination.

Date: Sunday 11^th July 2021

Time: 10:00-12:00 & 14:40-16:00

Venue: Measham Leisure Centre

Please note, to be eligible you must be registered with one of the following GP Practices:

Broom Leys Surgery, Castle Donington Surgery, Castle Medical Group, Dr Patel & Tailor (Whitwick Health Centre), Dr Virmani & Bedi (Whitwick Health Centre), Hugglescote Surgery, Ibstock & Barlestone Surgeries, Long Lane Surgery, Manor House Surgery, Markfield Medical Centre, Measham Medical Unit, Whitwick Road Surgery

*No appointment Required*

Please remember to bring your vaccination card and your NHS Number with you as this will help speed up the booking and checking in process and reduce queuing. As this is a drop-in clinic there may be busy periods when queuing might be necessary and we would thank you for patience during this time.  

(there will be a limited number of pre-bookable appointments available at alternative times on the above date therefore if you would prefer to have a booked time slot, please contact your GP Practice)

Your GP practice is open: but you will notice some differences

 Along with all GP Practices in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, we are delivering the covid vaccination programme.  This is the biggest immunisation programme in the history of the NHS in response to one of the most serious challenges to public health the world has faced.  This vital work will prevent thousands of people suffering serious illness or hospitalisation. We are proud to be involved in this essential work.

 We also know that our patients continue to need our help with all the usual health care needs they have.  So, although we are very busy we remain open to provide the care you need.  It's important to:

• get medical help if you think you need it
• keep any appointments or procedures you have booked – unless you’re told not to go
• go to hospital if you’re advised to

 However, during this busy time and with Covid still a significant threat to people’s health we ask for your ongoing co-operation and understanding to help us help you.   This means:

 We may have to rearrange appointments or clinics, sometimes at short notice;

To prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) there have been changes to GP appointments. But it's still important to get help from us if you need it. You can contact your GP surgery by:

visiting our website

using the NHS App (see below)

calling us

You can also order repeat prescriptions online.

You will only be asked to visit the surgery if absolutely necessary. We will advise you about what to do. A phone or video call with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional may be booked for you. We will discuss the best option with you.

Reception staff may ask you a few questions about your condition to make sure you get the right care you need. They will never make a clinical decision about whether you need see a doctor but will be able to advise you about what the alternatives are if appropriate.

Your local pharmacist can provide advice and treatments for minor ailments and conditions and without the need to book an appointment

Often you can use self –care to meet your health needs. The best place to get accurate health information is the NHS website. The NHS website has information and advice on medical conditions and symptoms,  common medicines, healthy lifestyle

Go Digital! The NHS has a range of Apps that can help you look after yourself.  You can use online services and apps that may allow you to: Visit Health at home to take control of your health and wellbeing with advice and information on self-care, conditions, treatments and medicines. You can use online services and apps that may allow you to:

order repeat prescriptions

see parts of your health record, including test results

book, check or cancel appointments

If you have an urgent care need you can also call NHS 111 which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The NHS APP is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet 

Thank you very much for your continued support and please continue to follow the public health advice and stay safe during this pandemic. 

Your GP Practice Team

Useful Emergency numbers: 

NHS out of hours service:111

Emergency Dentist: 03300417062

Urgent Care Centre: 01509 611600

We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us.

Serving You

Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment.

Partners in Care

Once registered, patients and healthcare professionals work together to ensure the most appropriate care is provided. This partnership philosophy extends even further and our active patient group exists to make sure that patient needs and the practice offering are always heading in the same direction.

Access

The practice has a car parking facility, which has disabled car parking spaces. However, occasionally, when the practice is busy, it may be necessary to park on the road.