COVID Vaccination

TO ALL OF OUR PATIENTS

Dear patients,

PLEASE DO NOT CALL, WRITE OR EMAIL THE PRACTICE TO ENQUIRE ABOUT AN APPOINTMENT FOR A COVID VACCINATION FOR YOURSELF OR FAMILY MEMBERS.  WE WILL CONTACT PATIENTS WHEN IT IS THEIR TURN FOR THE VACCINATION AND OUR RECEPTION TEAM ARE UNABLE TO BOOK ONE FOR YOU.

As you will know, the Covid vaccination programme is now underway and some of our patients have already received the vaccination.

In time, a vaccine will be available for everyone, but at the moment the clear priority nationally and for us  is to focus on the most vulnerable first, those aged 80 or over.

Please be reassured that we will be in touch with you when it is your turn to receive the vaccination. We know that many of you are keen to be vaccinated as soon as possible, but we must ask everyone to be patient – we are not holding reserve stocks of the vaccine and so cannot simply request extra appointments. Calling or messaging the practice will not get you an appointment more quickly, but it will take our staff away from their other work and may stop more urgent calls getting through.

The government has said that the vaccination programme will be a marathon, not a sprint. It will take time to vaccinate everybody, but we will be in touch with you all as soon as we possibly can. And while you wait for that invitation please remember to do the basics, to keep yourselves safe – wash your hands, cover your face, and give other people space.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding.

Bishops Waltham Surgery

Healthcare Worker

If you are a registered patient at Bishops Waltham Surgery and are classed as frontline healthcare staff in the following categories:

• Dentist
• Hygienist
• GP
• Hospital Consultant
• Nurse
• Patient facing care workers

If you would like to receive the vaccination from us, please click here and complete the register as a carer form with specific details of your occupation.

We will contact you in due course to arrange an appointment.

The Dispensary is currently closed between 1pm and 2pm

COVID Update

During this difficult time, we want to assure you that we are still providing medical care. Please do not put off contacting us if you have a medical need. Contact us via e-consult or telephone and if you need to be seen face to face , we can arrange to do this safely.
The Surgery are trying to adhere to self distancing, we ask for all patients to self distance by 2 meters if possible, this is to protect yourself and the staff in The Surgery. If you are unable to self distance in The Reception area due to there being more than 3 people, we do ask for patients to wait outside until they are able to do so. Please refer to our current Practice update for further information.

Facemasks

We also ask for patients to wear facemasks when visiting The Surgery where possible. There are certain groups of people who are exempt from this requirement and they include:

• Children under the age of 11
• People with disabilities
• Those with breathing difficulties
• Those who are travelling with someone who relies on lip reading

The Surgery Toilet

The Patient Toilet should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see the attached letter and frequently asked questions for further information:

Letter regarding COVID updates

COVID FAQ‘s

NHS Information

Visit NHS.uk for the latest guidance on coronavirus COVID-19, including symptom checker, self-care and social distancing.

Refer to NHS 111 Online to check if you have coronavirus symptoms. If you have severe COVID-19 symptoms and need further advice call NHS 111 — not the surgery.

At this time please do not go to the surgery, unless you are advised to do so by a member of the Practice team.

Isolation Notes are available online from NHS 111, if you are self-isolating and need a note for your employer.  Help, guidance available from our COVID-19 support page.