Everyone aged 18 and over can now get a covid-19 vaccination. Vaccines are our best route out of the pandemic, and so far nearly 77million doses have been given in the UK. Nearly half of the adult population are now fully vaccinated, with the second doses bring stronger and longer lasting protection. Vaccines are safe, … Continued
From today, anyone aged 23 or above – or will turn 23 before 1 July – can now book a covid-19 vaccination. Visit NHS.uk to book your vaccination. You will be able to book your first and second jabs at the same time. The second will normally be 11-12 weeks after the first and gives … Continued
This week we are having a new telephone system installed at JHP. We are not expecting any disruption to our phone service, but I wanted to let you know in case we encounter any temporary issues, and to explain why we’re making this change.
This week we have received several calls and emails from patients about reported changes to how the NHS shares patient data. We wanted to address the issue directly, especially as posts with inaccurate information are circulating on social media. The issue centres on the National data opt-out. This allows patients to choose to not have … Continued
We’ve updated our covid-19 vaccination FAQs to include details on who can bring their second jab forward to 8 weeks, and appointment availability for 34-year-olds. Full details can be found in our vaccine FAQ section here.
Patients may be aware of media reports regarding General Practice. We wanted to clarify Jesmond Health Partnerships’ perspective regarding these reports and the guidance that has been issued.
We are receiving a lot of calls today from patients who are having difficulties booking their second vaccination appointment through the virtual booking system. Please take a look at the guide below, which sets out the step you need to follow. We would ask patients to please not ring the practice as we are getting … Continued
Welcome to the latest Patient Newsletter from Jesmond Health Partnership. In this edition, we’ll bring you up to date with what’s happening at JHP, news you might have missed, and everything else you need to know. Latest Covid-19 News Staff News Your Feedback and Our Performance Every month we take a look at the feedback … Continued
Last month over 100 of you completed the NHS Friends and Family test, with 94% saying you were extremely likely or likely to recommend us. Thank you to everyone who shared their views and sent us feedback.
Omicron Plan B Explainer Video (British Sign Language) Due to the increased number of Omicron COVID-19 cases, the Government is taking extra safety measures to protect us all. This includes: 😷 Face coverings in most indoor settings 🏠 Working from home if you can 📱 Showing your NHS COVID pass at large gatherings … Continued
