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You might have seen that more people than ever before are able to get a free NHS flu vaccination this year. The expanded eligibility is designed to reduce the strain the NHS will face over the winter months when the traditional flu season combines with the ongoing pandemic.
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Salvie is a new, quick and easy way to access our services.
It’s online and available to patients 24/7, so you don’t need to wait for the practice to be open to ask for help.
You choose which Doctor you would like to help you, and even how and when you want them to reply.
It’s that simple.
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A quick update on an enforced change in our blood tests policy.
For the next three weeks we will only be able to carry out urgent blood tests, with no capacity for routine tests.
This is due to problem with a national NHS supplier and a shortage of chemicals that are needed to process blood tests. The supplier and the NHS are working to resolve this problem as soon as possible.
We appreciate this is inconvenient to patients with routine tests scheduled, and we will aim to rebook these as soon as possible.
Thanks for your understanding.
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We have more bookable slots available for flu vaccinations.
At the moment, these are for people aged 65 or over, pre-school children and those in at-risk categories. Al eligible patients have been written to.
Continue reading “New Flu Update: More Appointments available”
A big thank you to all patients who completed a Friends and Family Test last month.
In September, we received 192 completed tests, with 185 of you saying you were likely or extremely likely recommend us to your friends and family. That’s a recommendation rate of over 96%!
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Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can ever do for your health. When you stop, it gives your lungs the chance to repair and you will be able to breathe easier. There are lots of benefits, and you will start to feel them almost immediately.
Stoptober is a 28-day stop smoking challenge, supported by the NHS. Evidence shows that if you can get through 28 days smoke-free, then you are 5 times more likely quit for good.
It’s much easier to give up smoking if you get the right support, rather than through will power alone.
Answer three quick questions about your smoking on the NHS website to get your free personalised plan. You will get access to professional services to help you, and advice on dealing with nicotine cravings. To help you along the way, there are free support tools like the Stoptober app to track your progress, and daily support messages you can choose to receive.
The sooner you quit, the sooner you will notice the changes to your body and your health.
And it’s not just your health that benefits. Think how much money you can save without buying cigarettes.
For someone who smokes 20 cigarettes a day, a smoke-free month will save them £327.32. Keep it up for a year, and that saving comes to £3,927.40!
Visit the Better Health section of the NHS website to find out more and get your personal plan
