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The Surgery will be Closed for the Easter Bank Holiday on Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April 2024 If you require assistance while we are closed you can contact NHS 111 or if you need Urgent Medical assistance, please contact 999. Our Telephone lines are open again from Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 8am and Surgery door is open from 8.30am.

Coronavirus Information

Covid Vaccinations Given Abroad or not Showing on the NHS App

Recording a vaccine received elsewhere on my GP records and NHS app

We have received a high number of requests to enter details of a COVID vaccine onto our patients’ GP records and the NHS app. We appreciate that this is a confusing situation. Unfortunately, there is some conflicting information about this both in the media and within other parts of the NHS. Currently, it is not possible for us to record details of COVID vaccines in such a way that it will appear on the NHS app. The vaccine information which appears on the NHS App is taken from the IT systems used in the vaccine centres around the country, not a patient’s GP records.

Vaccines received in the UK

If you believe there is missing or incorrect data on your Covid vaccination record, please call 119 and ask the agent to make a referral to the Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) on your behalf. The VDRS team will then call you back with 5 working days

Vaccines received outside the UK

If you received either one or both of your vaccine doses outside of the UK, we can enter this onto your GP record. It would be useful for us to have this information on your health records, and you can send it to us by submitting an E-consultation using the option for Administration. You can attach a photo of any documents you have relating to the vaccine (including the manufacturer and the date it was given). However, at present, this information will not appear on the NHS app. This may change but that would require changes to the NHS App and it is outside of our control here at Dawley. In order to provide evidence that you have had a vaccine abroad (for example, to an employer), you will need to show whatever proof you have from the country where you had the vaccine.


Coronavirus Vaccination Status Letter

We are unable to provide a Coronavirus vaccination status letter here at the surgery. Please follow the link below for more information on how to obtain this.

Get your Coronavirus Vaccination status letter

You can also download NHS app to view your Covid Vaccination History. This is the App the Government recommend, This Takes minutes to download and you can also do the ID using Facial Recognition / Scanning ID documents.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-status

Or you can use Patient Access,

https://support.patientaccess.com/medical-record/covid-19-vaccination-card

Covid vaccination contact details for Immunosuppressed needing 4th dose

Please find below booking links for Patients that are Immunosuppressed needing 4th doses.
 
There is also a Telephone number if you are unable to access online.

The number for bookings to call if any issues is : 01691 404128 (Monday-Saturday 09.00-17.00)


We are pleased to share, for you to take part, in the Telford & Wrekin Healthwatch latest Share Your Views survey on the COVID-19 Booster Roll-Out Programme.

https://www.healthwatchtelfordandwrekin.co.uk/covid-19-booster-programme-survey

Coronavirus Advice

COVID 19 (CORONAVIRUS)

There are different tests you can get to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19). The test you need depends on why you're getting tested.

The 2 main tests are:

PCR tests – mainly for people with symptoms, they're sent to a lab to be checked

Rapid Lateral Flow Tests – only for people who do not have symptoms, they give a quick result using a device similar to a pregnancy test

Both tests are free.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19

Get a PCR test as soon as possible if you have any of these symptoms:

  • a high temperature
  • a new, continuous cough
  • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

You and anyone you live with should stay at home until you get your test result. Only leave your home to have a test.

Anyone in your childcare or support bubble should also stay at home if you have been in close contact with them since your symptoms started or during the 48 hours before they started.

Which Test do I get and when? (opens a link to the GOV website)

For all COVID-19 information please select "Coronavirus Advice" from the menu at the bottom of the page.


Covid Booster Vaccine Update (13/12/2021)

In light of the announcement from the Government Sunday evening, we will be reassessing our vaccination provision to offer vaccines to as many of our patients as possible.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE FOR YOUR VACCINE WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT

PLEASE DO NOT PHONE RECEPTION THIS WEEK AS WE ARE STILL PLANNING

We will send text messages and contact patients with details of arrangements to everyone that is eligible as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience.


Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

The first dose of Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12 to 15 is  through the School Aged Immunisation Service (SAIS)
 

All 16-and-17-year olds are being offered one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Children of this age do not need parental consent and in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin can get vaccinated in school by the School Aged Immunisation Service, college, by visiting a walk-in clinic or they can book an appointment online on the National Booking System.
 

For those aged 18 and over, the vaccination sites offer first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine; second doses are at least eight weeks after the first dose and should be the same type of vaccine. It’s important for people to have two doses to maximise protection for themselves and their family. Booking online or by calling 119.
 

Booster vaccines are being offered to those in eligible groups by appointment only to people who have already had two doses of a vaccine. The Pfizer vaccination will be the primary vaccine used as the booster and will be offered at least six months after your second dose.
 

Third doses are being offered to people aged 12 and over who are immunosuppressed. The third jab should be given at least eight weeks after the second dose.

For details of all the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin walk-in clinics, go to: COVID-19 Vaccination Walk-in and Pop-up Clinics (stwics.org.uk)


[Last Updated 09/12/2020]

Keep up to date with the latest Coronavirus advice here.

Guidance for Parents/Carers During Coronavirus

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has issued guidance for parents/carers during coronavirus.

Guidance for parents/carers of babies during coronavirus

Guidance for parents/carers during coronavirus

Breast Screening is Restarting

Breast Screening is restarting, if you are due to have a Breast Screening appointment, this will be sent to you in due course. If you are overdue and haven't received an appointment for this please contact the practice secretaries. Please see below for a Q&A from the Breast Screening Office.

Breast Screening Q&A

Coronavirus

The NHS in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

Information for the public is available at gov.uk/coronavirus

Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via cough and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands.

The risk of being in close contact with a person with coronavirus or contaminated surfaces is very low at the current time, as members of the public who have visited Wuhan, Hubei province, China are currently in isolation.

Testing of suspected coronavirus cases is carried out in line with strict regulations. This means that suspected cases are kept in isolation, away from public areas of the hospital and returned home also in isolation. Any equipment that come into contact with suspected cases are thoroughly cleaned as appropriate. Specific guidance has also been shared with NHS staff to help safeguard them and others.  Patients can be reassured that their safety is a top priority, and are encouraged to attend all appointments as usual.

Everyone is being reminded to follow Public Health England advice to:

  • Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

You can find the latest information and advice from Public Health England at www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

There are different tests you can get to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19). The test you need depends on why you're getting tested.

The 2 main tests are:

PCR tests – mainly for people with symptoms, they're sent to a lab to be checked

rapid lateral flow tests – only for people who do not have symptoms, they give a quick result using a device similar to a pregnancy test

Both tests are free.

 

If you have symptoms of COVID-19

Get a PCR test as soon as possible if you have any of these symptoms:

a high temperature

a new, continuous cough

a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

You and anyone you live with should stay at home until you get your test result. Only leave your home to have a test.

Anyone in your childcare or support bubble should also stay at home if you have been in close contact with them since your symptoms started or during the 48 hours before they started.

Dawley Medical Practice

We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us.


Community Helpline

Telford and Wrekin Local Authority have set up a community helpline to access help during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Volunteers are available to help with shopping, dog walking or collecting prescriptions. They are also on hand to provide someone to speak to for people who are lonely whilst in lockdown.

Please register online using the link below:

https://www.telford.gov.uk/info/20701/community_support_line


Shielding Advice FAQs (Letters from NHS England)

We have been receiving a number of enquiries regarding shielding letters from NHS England.

If you feel you should have received a letter but haven't as of yet, you can fill in the form on the Government's website and we will be informed of this for the GP to review. Please follow the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable 

The below document has some FAQ which you may find useful:

Shielding Letters FAQs


Prescription Advice 18/03/2020

We have become aware that during the Coronavirus Outbreak, that patients have been over ordering and ordering their prescriptions early. We can reassure our patients that there have been no changes in the way to order prescriptions, or in the timelines and the amount of prescriptions being prescribed. Please ensure that you do not order too early, as any such requests will result in the request being rejected and cause unnecessary work for all involved. We would like to thank you for your help in this matter. 


Coronavirus and Pregnancy

Please see the below link from the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists for the latest information regarding Coronavirus.

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/

Useful links

https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/


Covid Testing

Tests are available to book via the government website

http://www.gov.uk/coronavirus


'Rescue Packs'

We understand there has been misleading advice circulating regarding GP supply of "rescue packs" for asthma. This is incorrect and we ask that you order your medication in the normal way.



 
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