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**PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP AT THE SURGERY WITHOUT AN

APPOINTMENT OR UNLESS REQUESTED BY STAFF OR

CLINICIANS**

NHS PUBLIC HOLIDAY

FRIDAY 15^TH OCTOBER 2021

The Practice will be operating a restricted service including prebooked Flu vaccine appointments only and will close at 4.30pm

We shall be closed for lunch between 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Please note we will NOT be able to accept telephone calls.

For emergencies during public holidays and weekends please contact NHS 24 on 111. For more health advice visit www.nhsinform.scot.

COVID-19 BOOSTER VACCINES - We are awaiting confirmation on when our supply of the Covid-19 vaccine for boosters will be delivered. There must be a gap of at least 6 months from the 2nd Covid vaccine to the booster dose.

This year, Kingsmills Medical Practice will be responsible for immunising our patients 70 years old and over, patients aged 16-64 years old in AT RISK groups, clinically extremely vulnerable (shielding patients) and children aged 2-5 years. All other groups will be immunised by NHS Highland. Further details to follow.

FLU VACCINATION - PATIENTS AGED 75 OR OVER - APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

FLU VACCINATION OF PRE-SCHOOL 2-5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN - APPOINTMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING

Parents/guardians of pre-school 2-5 year old children may have already received the national letter to book their child's flu vaccination appointment.

For further information on the flu vaccine please visit NHS Inform
https://www.nhsinform.scot/…/the-vacc…/the-child-flu-vaccine

PRACTICE CLOSURE

For the foreseeable future, the Practice will be closed between 13.00 and 14.00 hours

MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT CANNOT WAIT

COVID 19 VACCINATION

Covid Vaccine Update

Patients in the 18-49 year age group registered with Kingsmills Practice who have not yet had a 1st dose will be contacted DIRECTLY by NHS Highland for their vaccinations. This is likely to be by 'blue envelope' in the post. Please don't contact the Practice as we won't be able to tell you when you will get your vaccine.

As always please don’t contact the Practice about your vaccine unless we have asked you to. This keeps our phone lines free for patients with urgent medical issues.

Covid Vaccine Drop-in Clinics information age 18-39

If you are 18 or over and have not yet received your first dose of the Covid Vaccine please click on the following link to register and to book appointment

Covid Vaccination Registration and Appointments

COVID-19

The Practice is currently restricting access for the safety of all patients and staff temporarily. Patients should not come to the Practice, but should telephone us first. Staff will take details and signpost you to the correct person. It is important you tell the receptionist the reason for your call. A member of the clinical team will phone you back. Please remember our number will come up “withheld”/”private”. They may be able to deal with the problem over the phone or they might arrange a video consultation or arrange for you to be seen at the Practice. If your query is related to hospital waiting lists or follow-up please contact the relevant hospital department directly.

All patients will still have access to the care they require.

We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time. Our staff are also having to live with the restrictions due to the Pandemic so please treat them with respect as they are doing their best for you.

Currently other factors which are increasing pressure on our service include the backlog of non-urgent issues related to our period in lockdown also resources being diverted to the Covid vaccine programme. We also are experiencing an increase in patient contact due to patient queries regarding hospital services.

Please phone 01463 235245 if you feel you require medical advice and we will call you back.

Please click here to get information on the Coronavirus (Covid-19)

There is now a dedicated Coronavirus Service via NHS 24. For mild symptoms please visit NHS Inform. If you've developed a new continuous cough OR fever OR loss/change in sense of smell or taste, stay at home for 10 days from the day your symptoms started. If you need to discuss these symptoms please contact the Coronavirus Service via NHS 24 by dialling 111

Please visit the website below to arrange testing if you have any of the above symptoms: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-getting-tested

Covid-19 Vaccine information

Coronavirus vaccination helpline:

For more information about who'll be offered the coronavirus vaccine and its delivery, phone 0800 030 8013 (available 8.00am to 8.00pm, 7 days a week).

It will not be possible to book or change vaccine appointments via the helpline

Covid-19 Vaccination status - to obtain a record of your vaccine click on link below

WE ARE OFFERING A TELEPHONE AND VIDEO APPOINTMENT SERVICE

Please note our email address is only to be used for prearranged communication.

Active Signposting - Patient Information

Fares4Free - Service for veterans and their families

Fares4Free:

Co-ordinate and provide free transport for veterans, helping them to combat loneliness and isolation, and providing access to important services.
Can provide transport for any age group for essential reasons - this can cover anything from extreme isolation to health appointments and even assistance getting to benefits assessments, advice services, foodbanks etc...
In short, if the referring partner feels the journey is of an essential nature for a veteran their family, we'll cover it. We are regularly at CAMHS for veterans' children.
Journeys from Inverness, Moray and Aberdeen to Combat Stress or to tribunals in Edinburgh are not unusual either, whether it's a taxi all the way or help connecting at stations.
Coverage includes Inverness, Moray, Aberdeen and surrounding areas

For more information and any queries:

Phone:07708 299399

Email: info@fares4free.org

Web: www.fares4free.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fares4free

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New Missed Appointment Policy

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