This week there are multiple options to get vaccinated in Newcastle. Vaccination is open to all adults over the age of 18 and we recommend that every person take up the option of getting vaccinated.
We are running a walk-in covid vaccine clinic at No 17 Osborne Road this Sunday, 4th July from 9 am to 5 pm. We will only have the Astra Zeneca vaccine available, so we would ask people who have had their first shot of another vaccine to wait for their scheduled second jab. There is … Continued
The easiest way to display your vaccination status is through the free NHS App. If you are travelling internationally or attending a trial event, you may be asked to prove you have been vaccinated against covid-19. The NHS App is the best way to do this. Please be aware that GP practices cannot provide you … Continued
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
