“National Covid-19 vaccination programme
As you know, the NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus. The vaccine is being offered in some hospitals and hundreds of local vaccination centres run by GPs and will be offered more widely, and at other locations, as soon as possible.
The key message is that the NHS will let you know when it's your turn to have the vaccine and it's important not to contact your GP surgery or the NHS for a vaccination before then.
Please wait to be contacted. Thank you for your patience.
See below the link to a free resource for helping people use online services. https://www.learnmyway.com/
Learn My Way has free courses to help people learn digital skills to stay safe and connected. There is a course available for registering and using GP services online and also for using the NHS website. It doesn’t just help with digital health services as there are other courses about learning to use the internet for shopping, banking, accessing public services as well as other things
Coronavirus - Advice for Patients
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms
Stay at home for 10 days if you have either:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
Read the NHS advice about staying at home.
Isolating at home
Urgent advice: Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 10 days
Use the 111 coronavirus service
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Information is available at gov.uk/coronavirus and https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via cough and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands.
The risk of being in close contact with a person with coronavirus or contaminated surfaces is very low at the current time.
Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:
- Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
You can find the latest information and advice from Public Health England at www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Updated: 16/3/20
ONLINE APPOINTMENTS
Please note we have currently suspended all online appointment bookings due to the developing Coronavrius.
We will update you when appointments can be booked online again.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Updated: 16/03/20
FLU Vaccinations
We are currently booking appointments for:
Over 65's
Child flu - 2 & 3 year olds (DOB: 01.09.16 - 31.08.18)
Under 65's "At Risk"
Who can have the flu vaccine?
The flu vaccine is given to people who:
- are 65 and over (born on or before 31 March 1956)
- have certain health conditions
- are pregnant
- are in a long-stay residential care
- receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
- live with someone who's at high risk from coronavirus (on the NHS shielded patient list)
- frontline health or social care workers
50-64 yr olds wishing to have a Flu vaccination
Now booking appointments.
***** Please complete our Patient Update Form *****
Patient Update Form
DISPENSARY WILL BE CLOSED
BETWEEN 13.00 – 14.00
Mon – Fri
Until further notice
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Chronic Pain
Do you suffer with Chronic Pain? The link below is a film which aims to help you to seek alternatives to prescription opioids to help deal with your condition.
https://youtu.be/l17SjDth4pU
NEW
Dementia Support Services
Come and chat with a Dementia Support Worker at North Curry Health Centre. 09.00 - 12.00 noon on:
Dates are as follows:
Wednesday 18th March CANCELLED
Wednesday 17th June CANCELLED
Wednesday 16th September CANCELLED
Wednesday 23rd December
** There is lots of help and advice for Carers in the further information section - 1. Carers information**
Evening and Weekend Access
This is a new initiative across Somerset whereby patients can make appointments at extended times (up until 8pm at night Monday-Friday and on Saturday mornings) at other practices across the local area. Practices working together to deliver extended access to appointments are listed on the poster below.
Appointment types will vary, some being face to face and some on the 'phone and there will be a mixture of pre-bookable and same day appointments available across the week. They may be with a doctor but could also be with another healthcare professional such as a primary care practitioner or a nurse. We are keen to balance the importance of continuity of care with convenient access for patients whilst ensuring that the service is safe.
To book an evening or weekend appointment please contact your registered practice during normal opening times, this will help us to signpost you to the most appropriate option for your particular problem. By contacting us we can fully explain the process, ensure that the booking is appropriate (as we hope to be able to meet your needs by offering an appointment with your usual GP) and cover all the relevant information (and consent) that we need to before we book an appointment for you. For further information please click on the link below.
PATIENT REFERENCE GROUP
WE NEED THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS OF OUR REGISTERED PATIENTS
Would you like to have a say about the services provided by North Curry Health Centre and the local NHS Service?
We are seeking to increase the members of the Patient Reference Group within the registered patient list which we can contact on an ongoing basis. This would enable the Health Centre to survey the views and opinions of its patients and have a collated collective opinion available when representing its Patient List.
By providing your e-mail details we can add them to a contact list that will mean we can contact you via email every now and again to seek your views and opinions.
Sign Up Form
Maternity Self Referral form
https://somersetft.nhs.uk/maternity/maternity-pregnancy-and-birth/maternity-self-referral/
Opening Hours
Find out when our practice is open, what the GP consulting times are and what to do if you need help when the practice is closed. Find out more
Repeat Prescriptions
Do you need to re-order your medication? Visit our prescriptions page and complete the online form. Find out more
ONLINE SERVICES
Please be aware that there has been a Emis update which has affected the Online services - this may affect your ability to order medication online as well as booking appointments. You will need to complete the form below and bring it to the surgery yourself along with two forms of ID - one of which must be photographic and the other with proof of address.
We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused you. This is a security measure implemented by EMIS and not North Curry health centre.
Registration form
NHS APP
Functionality and how to download the NHS App can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/the-nhs-app/
Like To Register?
New to the area and would like to join our practice? We would be happy to help you. Fill in our registration forms and come see us. Find out more
Facilities For The Disabled
Our patient facilities are located within ground floor level, with wide door access and toilet facilities for patients with wheelchairs or walking aides. We also have a wheelchair available for any patient who has difficulty in walking and ramp access into the building.
Emergency Dental Care for NHS Patients
For urgent emergency dental advice patients can call:
Somerset Dental Advice line: 0300 123 7691
Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 8.00 pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 8.30 am – 6.00 pm
NHS Direct Advice Line: 111
(Site updated 22/01/2021)