COVID 19 UPDATE

Although the vaccine has been fantastic in reducing the spread of Covid-19. The numbers of infections and deaths appear to be rising this Autumn/Winter.  As a result of the rise in cases, Orchard Medical Practice will continue to maintain extra infection control processes.

We respectively ask that ALL patients continue to wear face coverings when coming into the Health Centre.  If you do not have access to a face covering we will be happy to provide you with either a surgical face mask or a face shield prior to you entering the Health Centre.

We continue to offer triage on all patients requesting access to a GP.  If a GP feels that you need further examination, they may ask for you to attend a face to face appointment, this will usually be on the same day if needed.

Patients that are suspected of having respiratory symptoms as a result of Covid-19 may be asked to attend the surgery and will be seen in a separate part of the building. Which has been isolated from the general population, you will be advised what to do if this is the case.

You should NOT come into the surgery if you think you might have Covid-19 or have the symptoms suggestive of the virus.

COVID BOOSTER VACCINATIONS

Orchard Medical Practice is participating in the roll out of the Covid-19 Booster vaccination programme, which is for the >50 year olds.  Due to numbers, constraint on vaccinations and resources we will prioritise the most vulnerable patients in the first instance. 

We are putting on limited clinics most days and you can ring to see if there is availability if not Aqua Pharmacy and Gainsborough Clinic are offering a walk in service.

Please be aware that eligibility is dependant on you having at least 6 months from your second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.  The vaccine being offered in primary care locally is the Pfizer vaccine .  There is a very very limited supply of AZ vaccine which can be administered by EPUT in exceptional clinical circumstances.

Some patients that are Immune Suppressed may require a third dose vaccine this means that the third dose may need to be administered after a few weeks following the second dose.  You will will usually be notified of the need for this either from the hospital, NHS England or your GP practice.  Please make sure that you inform the receptionist clearly that you need a third dose opposed to a booster dose.  It is the same vaccine just administered at a different interval.

The regulations regarding isolation appear to be changing daily and you should seek advise  on what to do at the point you find that you are Covid positive .

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/coronavirus-vaccine/?priority-taxon=774cee22-d896-44c1-a611-e3109cce8eae

https://eput.nhs.uk/news-events/coronavirus/coronavirus-vaccine/

Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. 

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The above information is from www.nhs.uk

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