For update to date goverment guidance on coronavirus vis gov.uk.

If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.

Macmillan – Cancer & Covid-19

Asthma UK – What to do if you have asthma

Blood Cancer UK – Information for people affected by blood cancer

Diabetes UK – Coronavirus & Diabetes

Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with chronic kidney disease

Guidance on shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people

How to get support for extremely critical vulnerable person

Advice for people at higher risk – those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus.

Pregnancy advice

COVID-19 means we are all experiencing an unprecedented situation. Everyone reacts differently, and we will have periods where we find it more difficult to deal with. It’s okay not to feel okay. Talking to someone can often help.

Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

New Covid-19 treatments for highest risk Covid patients (non-hospitalised patients)

New treatments for patients at highest risk of severe disease from Covid 19 infection are available for non-hospitalised patients from Thursday 16 December.

The treatments include Neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) given by injection, or antiviral tablets which are swallowed. These treatments being given to patients at a dedicated clinic, known as the Covid Medical Delivery Unit.

GP practices cannot prescribe these treatments and they are only licenced for patients with the highest risk with COVID-19.
People who can benefit from these treatments will receive a letter or email telling them in advance, they may be eligible for these treatments if they test PCR positive for Covid-19. They also may be contacted by their specialist consultant.

Information about the treatments can be found on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/treatments-for-coronavirus/ .

We are facing high demand at the moment so please only contact the surgery about new treatments for Covid-19, if you have a medical condition that means you are very high risk and have tested positive for Covid-19.

Covid antiviral trials
If you have tested positive for Covid-19 and would like to take part in trials using antiviral treatments the surgery recommends you to self-refer to the PANORAMIC study where the study organisers will assess your eligibility.

Easy read patient leaflet about the new coronavirus treatment.

Covid Vaccination Information 

Third dose vaccination: If you have been advised by your hospital consultant or you are immunosuppred and taking certain medication you maybe eligible for the third dose booster. Please ensure you check with your hospital consultant to provide a letter advising you to have the third dose. 

Once this letter is provided to us we can book you in for the third dose. 

Covid Booster vaccine Vaccinations: Invitations are now being sent out to all over 18's and extremely clinical vulnerable provided it is at least three months since their second dose. All patients will be contacted by the vaccination team, if you haven't heard from them please ring their dedicated phone number 07584 182 181 or 07584 182 581.

For transport: This is housebound patients only, please ring the surgery line and we will organize the transport for you.

The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people aged over 16 and eligible 12-15 year olds who are most at risk from COVID 19.

Eligible 12-15 year olds are those with:

• Severe neuro-disabilities
• Down’s syndrome
• Underlying conditions resulting in immunosuppression
• Profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning disabilities or those who are on the learning disability register
• Those who live in a household with those who are severely immunosuppressed (in active cancer treatment) – if the family can bring evidence of this to the clinic, that will be helpful.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. For more details please click on -  Covid-19 Vaccine. 

The vaccination programme began in December 2021. Vaccinations are being administered at Bounds Green Group Practice and  Lordship Lane Health Centre.

Patients will be informed of their second appointment approximately 10 - 12 weeks after their first vaccination has been given and this cannot be given earlier. Please note you will be contacted directly by the vaccination center. If you have not heard 10 weeks after your first vaccine, you can call the dedicated line on 07584 182 181 or 07584 182 581 to book your second dose. 

You can also book your covid vaccination online by visiting the nhs website

Get your NHS COVID Pass Letter or call 119 to request one. The letter will be posted to your home address registered with us within five working days. You do not need to contact the surgery to reqeust a covid pass letter.  You can also use the digital version via NHS app.You can use this service if the following apply:

• you've had 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
• you had your vaccination in England
• you’re aged 16 or over 
• Please note that the practice cannot provide a covid pass letter

Covid Recovery Letters 

Please be advised that the surgery does not provide recovery letters for travel, if you do not have your email proving your positive result from a PCR test we can provide a printout from your records detailing this for you. Please note this is a chargeable service and the amount need to be paid is £15.00 per letter.

Get your NHS COVID Pass Letter or call 119 to request one. The letter will be posted to your home address registered with us within five working days. You can also use the digital version via NHS app.You can use this service if the following apply:

• you've had 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
• you had your vaccination in England
• you’re aged 16 or over