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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:

  • a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
  • a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
  • You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
  • Read the advice about staying at home.
  • Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.
  • Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

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 7 days
  • Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
  • Use the 111 coronavirus service

IMPORTANT - IF YOU ARE SYMPTOMATIC AND ARE ASKED TO ATTEND THE PRACTICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT  - YOU WILL BE ASKED TO USE A SEPARATE ENTRANCE - B at the side of the building - please ask if you are unsure.

Please note that the most recent Government guidance is advising patients that have been notified as high risk to shield until 30th June 2020, subject to further review.

Letter to Parents - Children returning to School - May 2020  

Phase 4 information for

GP practices - NHS Digital

We are upgrading to the next phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which will mean that almost all our prescriptions will be processed electronically from [go live date]

Electronic prescriptions help save the NHS money.

You will receive your prescriptions in the same way as you do now.

Read more about EPS on the NHS website.
 

ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING - Next stage EPS4 Poster March 2020(EPS4)

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Extended Access to Appointments     PLEASE NOTE - THERE IS NO EXTENDED ACCESS CURRENTLY DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS - WE WILL INFORM YOU WHEN THIS IS AVAILABLE AGAIN ACROSS ALL PRACTICES

The IMP Federation (of which Abbey Medical Practice is a part of) is pleased to be able to offer patients access to routine GP appointments at evenings and weekends.     The new service is part of an extended access service which has been commissioned by NHS Lincolnshire West Clinical Commissioning Group.

The appointments will also be available on bank holidays and across the Easter, Christmas and New Year periods.

Extended hours appointments are for pre-bookable non-urgent appointments.  NOTE THIS SERVICE IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE DURING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC 

For urgent matters at evenings and weekends, patients will continue to access the GP Out of Hours Services at Lincoln County Hospital via NHS 111 or the Minor Injuries Unit at John Coupland Hospital.

 

PLEASE NOTE   -  These appointments are for Routine - Non Emergency issues.

Prescription Line

Due to the increased number of prescriptions we have a 24 hour repeat prescription line.   

This can be accessed the same way as before - dial the normal practice number and Option 2 for prescriptions.   You will automatically be transferred to the answer machine.   Please leave a message stating your NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, address and telephone number followed by the NAME OF THE MEDICATION you require.    Please speak clearly and spell anything unusual.   If we cannot hear the message - we cannot generate your prescription !

GREAT NEWS -     We have received our CQC report after the Inspection on 31st May and have been graded as GOOD

click here for full report  https://www.cqc.org.uk/sites/default/files/new_reports/AAAF3796.pdf

New Health Visiting Website

Lincolnshire Health Visiting Service

A new website has been launched by Lincolnshire Community Health Services which gives information to parents and carers.   Click on the link above.

Staff Training Days - To enable our doctors and staff to be kept up to date - the surgery is closed in the afternoon on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.   See List below 

Bank Holiday Closings - The surgery will be closed for the Bank Holidays - see dates below 

Latest News

Domestic Abuse

Measures announced over recent weeks to tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) have seen people’s day-to-day lives drastically altered. These changes are essential to beat coronavirus and protect our NHS.

The government acknowledges that the order to stay at home can cause anxiety for those who are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse. There is never an excuse for domestic abuse, no matter what the circumstances are.

For anyone who feels they are at risk of abuse, it is important to remember that there is help and support available to you, including police response, online support, helplines, refuges and other services.    You are not alone.   

Click on the attached link for more help and guidance.

gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help

EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service is a registered charity.  We cover the county of Lincolnshire, and provide support and assistance to men, women and children suffering, or fleeing from domestic abuse.    

https://edanlincs.org.uk/   

Tel: 01522 510041
General Enquiry: info@edanlincs.org.uk
Secure Email: info.secure@edanlincs.cjsm.net

ONLINE APPOINTMENTS  - Please Note - we currently only book DOCTOR appointments online - if you need a nursing appointment - please call the surgery direct.

For Information only - All practices are required by the Government and under the terms of our latest GP contracts to allocate all patients a Named Accountable GP.  The practice has a record of this and if you wish to know the name of your Accountable GP, please ask at reception.  This does not affect you in any way and you can still see any member of the practice team. 

NEW - we are now offering some online appointments - please log in for details.

Triage & Minor illness Clinics - we are now offering appointments for triage & minor illness with Lisa - Our Clinical Nurse Lead.

If you have any of the following - you can make an appointment with Lisa.

Asthma and COPD with more cough/wheeze than usual.

Chest infections

Ear pain or discharge

Sore throats, coughs and colds (more than a few days)

Suspected bladder infections (over 5s only)

Vaginal discharge symptoms

Leg Ulcers

Skin and wound infection

Animal bites

Conjunctivitis

 

If patients need prescriptions or request advice on the following :

 

Asthma                                                    Inhalers, medications inc antihistamines

COPD                                                      Queries and medications

Smoking Cessation                                 Advice and medications for children

Paracetamol etc ( request eg Calpol !)               

Travel                                                       Advice & anti malarial

Dressings                                                If prescriptions needed

Skin problems                                         Medications or compression hosiery

      Contraception                                        Implants & pills – prescribing

IMPORTANT  - Flu Vaccinations -  please ask at Reception

 

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