Yearly Archives: 2020

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Face coverings can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease if you are in an…

This is a leaflet providing key information to support you at this especially difficult time: Bereavement COVID

The onsite pharmacy, Rowlands, is now open 9-6.30, except for lunchtime closing 1-2. The pharmacy will be open 2-5 on…

Please click the link below for national information on the changes, and view our own supplementary notice below: https://digital.nhs.uk/services/summary-care-records-scr/scr-coronavirus-covid-19-supplementary-privacy-notice Supplementary…

This may also be useful for those who may need support to help new people caring for them to understand…

The following form has been developed to help those with learning disabilities or autism, to record important and useful information,…

Online testing portal For essential workers… https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/ For over 65s and other eligible groups… https://self-referral.test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/test-type

It is intended as a communication tool out to patients on information on the medical centre as well as local…

https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support You can find information about: feeling unsafe going in to work paying bills or being unemployed getting food having…

Mindline is the front door for corona virus anxiety and worry but also for emerging and on-going mental health problems…

Free Online Course on Type 2 Diabetes Registration is open for a 2-day free online education course on understanding type…

We have some changes here at the surgery. Dr Jon Parratt is retiring from East Quay Medical Centre. As you…

0300 790 6275 Available 8am to 6pm, seven days a week A single number is now available for anyone in…

Somerset’s new Coronavirus helpline launched A single phone number is now available for anyone in Somerset who needs Coronavirus-related support…

GP services have been given a mandate from the NHS to reorganise their services to ensure that patients continue to…

The newly updated NHS dietetic website http://www.patientwebinars.co.uk is now up and running as of today. Particularly with COVID-19 in mind,…

Please click here for information: Volunteering in Somerset during Coronavirus outbreak If you would like to volunteer, Spark Somerset has set…

Mindline are providing a good support line Please call them on 01823 276892 Mon-Fri 9am – 11pm Satr-Sun 8pm –…

Please allow a lot of time if you are coming to collect your prescription. Please ensure you keep 2 metres…

The Rowlands Pharmacy opening hours are be 10am – 1pm and 2pm to 6.30pm

To cope with the demand we are expecting over the coming weeks, we have moved to total triage. If you…

On Monday 16th March the UK government announced a package of measures, advising those who are or may be at…

The government are writing to the 1.5million patients who need to stay at home totally for 12 weeks, for their…

There is now an online link for patients to get self-isolation notes if the official advice regarding isolation applies to…

Who are we talking about? As at 20 March:  High-risk groups – who should be reducing social contact and ‘social…

COVID-19 Information from Gov.uk website The outbreak of COVID-19 continues to evolve. As of 17 March 2020, the Foreign and…

All pharmacies are struggling a the moment, so please be patient and allow extra time for ordering and collection. Rowlands…

Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). The official advice. The NHS in Somerset and Public Health England (PHE) are well…

Please visit this website and point your employer to it too.. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees    

Correct at 17/3/2020… Those who develop symptoms must self-isolate for SEVEN days. After 7 days, if they are well, they…

Correct at 17/3/2020… To protect others in the community • Not leaving the house and, if living with others, minimising…

We have no more guidance than is on the news or government websites regarding whether patients should not go into…

If you, or anyone in your household, have a new persist dry cough or a temperature of 37.8 or more,…

Demand is starting to peak and we have a number of clinicians in isolation. They are able to work from…

Due to COVID-19, we have set up text messaging. We will not use this for messages about your health or…

If you are concerned about coming into the surgery at the moment, we can do many appointments over the telephone….

The surgery is currently receiving a lot of requests for travel cancellation forms from people who want to cancel their…

If you need general information on coronavirus, please use this url: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ If you are concerned that you may have…

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public Remember if you have had ANY contact with anyone at risk, then do NOT come in to the surgery….

Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub if your…

Some patients registered at this GP practice will soon be invited to take part in a national survey about their…

If you think you have been exposed to the Corona Virus (i.e. been to China or in contact with someone…

All GP practices are required to declare the mean net earnings (eg. Average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS…

If you think you have been exposed to the Corona Virus (i.e. been to China or in contact with someone…

During the autumn of 2018 Somerset NHS carried out an extensive engagement exercise to ask people to share their views…

The DadPad is an easy-to-use resource for new dads and dads-to-be, packed with relevant information. Its aim is to provide…

Together with top allergy specialists, Professor Arshad and Professor Holloway from Southampton Medical School, we have just produced an excellent…