28th July 2022
11th July 2022
Following the recent increase in Covid cases we have decided to re-introduce the wearing of face coverings in the surgery. From 11/07/2022 it will be mandatory to wear a face covering (unless you are exempt) when visiting the surgery or attending an appointment.
This decision has been made following guidance from NHS England, encouraging the use of face coverings. A text message has been sent out to inform patients of the change and the phone message has been updated.
7th June 2022
Trent PTS June 2022 New Bulletin
Please see attached June's News bulletin for Trent PTS. This month our spotlight is on Men’s Mental Health and encouraging you to open up more conversations with men about their mental health.
10th May 2022
15th February 2022
Cervical screening can stop cancer before it starts. Don't ignore your invite and remind your loved ones to book theirs. For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening
10th November 2021
Self-care week 15th-21st November
NHS Data Sharing Update
20th July 2021
The current NHS Digital (NHSD) extract of GP data for Research purposes (known as the GPDPR) has been delayed due to NHSD wishing to review the way in which this data will be collected, to conduct more public involvement and information about the plans and change the way in which patients can opt out of the extract of their GP data.
Currently the only way to opt out is to complete a Type 1 opt out form and return this to the practice by the 1st September. However, this extract will not be taken until the NHSD have changed the way it will take the data and respect the patient’s choice for using their data. NHSD are introducing the following changes to the opt out process which will mean that patients will be able to change their opt-out status at any time::-
This means that you can opt out at any time in the future and NHSD will delete data that they already have taken for research purposes, the deadline of the 01/09/2020 has been delayed until a new system of opt out is developed. Hopefully, this will be a simple centralised approach via the NHS app or NHS website to avoid paper form and administration work for your GP.
We will update you when we know more about the NHSD plans to change how you can control who has access to your data.
Covid-19 Vaccination Update
13th October 2021
Applications for covid vaccine exemptions CANNOT be issued at the practice.
Please call 119 to obtain them
17th June 2021
We are pleased to announce that, we have now invited all patients aged 18 years and over for a COVID-19 vaccination. People can book to receive their vaccination at our local site at Church Farm in Ripley. Alternatively you can access a vaccine at other sites by calling 119 (including some pharmacy sites and Derby Arena).
If you (or a family member/friend) have not been contacted by us, then please let us know as we may need updated contact details.
We have now given nearly 60000 Covid-19 vaccines locally and are keen to get as many remaining people vaccinated as soon as we can. Vaccines are the way out of this pandemic and they are the best way to protect people from coronavirus and have saved thousands of lives. We know that vaccinated people are far less likely to get COVID-19 with symptoms. Vaccinated people are even more unlikely to get serious COVID-19, to be admitted to hospital, or to die from it. There is growing evidence that vaccinated people are less likely to pass the virus to others. It is so important that as many people as possible are vaccinated against COVID-19 and we would urge all of our patients to get vaccinated and to encourage their family and friends to have the vaccine also.
People under 40 are being offered the Pfizer vaccine following national guidance. Those that have already had a first vaccine will be invited for a second dose (of the same vaccine) at the appropriate time. If anyone believes that they may have been overlooked then please contact us at the practice.
If you want the latest vaccination updates, you can follow events and the latest news via the links below:
Twitter: @joinedupcare
Facebook: Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Instagram: @joinedupcarederbyshire
For more detailed information; visit our Joined Up Care Derbyshire website.
So far, millions of people have been given a COVID-19 vaccine and reports of serious side effects, such as allergic reactions, have been very rare. No long-term complications have been reported.To find out more about the vaccines approved in the UK, see: |
CORONAVIRUS LATEST INFORMATION
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
KELVINGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE LATEST
If you think you might have coronavirus or have any symptoms such as fever, new cough, or loss of sense of smell or taste, please go to the NHS online or telephone 111 for advice.
If require an appointment, you will be offered a telephone or a video consultation. All face to face appointment requests will be triaged and booked by a GP.
If you require an isolation note, please visit https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note. Please do not contact he Surgery
If you need to attend the surgery, please wear a face covering. This does NOT need to be a surgical mask.
