We are now an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly accredited GP Practice This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician … [continue] Armed Forces Veteran Friendly
4th – 11th March 2022 is Social Prescribing Week so here at Earnswood, we are taking this opportunity to tell you some more information about our Social Prescribers Cathy McLellan … [continue] Social Prescribing Week
Face coverings have played an important role in healthcare settings, helping protect vulnerable patients, staff and visitors by limiting the spread of this deadly disease and this guidance remains in … [continue] Face Coverings
As primary care teams grow and develop to provide a wider range of services, the number of different professional and support staff working in our General Practice teams has increased. … [continue] New Roles in Your GP Surgery
The NHS North West vaccination programme will offer every adult a Covid-19 booster jab booking as part of a plan to fight the new Omicron variant. Everyone aged 18 and … [continue] Update Covid 19 Booster Programme
We are recruiting new members to join our patient panel group (PPG) Earnswood’s PPG is made up of patients who join the group on a voluntary basis, who meet with … [continue] Join our Patient Panel Group
Spring Farm Carers’ Wellbeing Programme Do you help care for your husband, wife or partner or child? Do you help a friend or relative with shopping or other tasks? Then … [continue] Carers’ Wellbeing Programme
Booster vaccine doses are now available to book for people most at risk from COVID-19 who had their 2nd dose at least 6 months ago. This includes: people aged 50 … [continue] COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
You are eligible for a free flu vaccine if you are: Aged 50 and over A carer Pregnant In long stay residential care Or, if you have an underlying health … [continue] Flu Vaccine 2021
We have launched an online consultation service called PATCHS. You can access PATCHS here or by clicking the logo on our website homepage. Contacting using PATCHS instead of by telephone … [continue] Access GP services online
England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. Covid restrictions will … [continue] Mask advice in GP Practice’s
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel Cancer is the second biggest UK’s killer cancer but that doesn’t need to be the case as it is treatable and curable, especially … [continue] Bowel Cancer: Do you know the signs and Symptoms to look out for?
A bit of stress is normal and can help push you to do something new or challenging, but too much stress can take its toll. Lots of things in life … [continue] April is Stress Awareness Month
NHS Blood and Transplant are leading an urgent programme to enable a UK trial that could produce vital treatment for Covid-19 and help save more lives. This treatment requires plasma … [continue] Patients recovering from Covid-19 required for plasma donation to save lives!
GP practices are currently focussing on the vaccination of people aged 16-64 who are clinically vulnerable. As a result, if you are over 65 you may experience a long wait … [continue] GP Practices focussing on vaccinating clinically vulnerable
You can download the Covid-19 Vaccination – First phrase priority groups poster here which shows the first phase priority order for patients to receive the Covid-19 vaccination.
The roll-out of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine across local communities by groups of GP practices starts in December 2020. This expands the local roll-out beyond the hospital hubs which started … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
Please watch the NHS video below to see how you can access your GP practice during the pandemic
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have remained open for your healthcare needs by providing access in a new way. We are now starting to reflect on the past six months … [continue] Reflecting on the past six months during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Sadly, there are a number of SMS/Text message scams currently taking place, preying on the fears of Covid-19 and sending ‘phishing’ messages to try and trick users into using a … [continue] Covid-19 SMS / Text Message Scams
