FLU Service Update 

Saturday /Sunday 31 Oct - 1 Nov  

***PLEASE NOTE DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THE FLU CLINICS ARE CANCELLED***

NHS Scotland strongly recommends you get your flu vaccine this year. This is for three reasons:

Flu can be serious and life threatening. Every year thousands of people in Scotland are hospitalised because of flu. People aged 65 or over are at particular risk.

To reduce the risk of you spreading flu to friends and family.To help our NHS avoid the pressure that a spike in seasonal flu would put on top of COVID-19.                                                                                          

Secondary school pupils at risk vaccines will be carried out within the Practice - please note we will contact you direct to book these appointments.   

2-5 years old will receive a letter to go to a hub and pupils of school age at risk will receive the vaccine at school.

 For more information on who is eligible for a free flu vaccination and when and where you will receive your vaccine this year  

Please note drive through clinics may be affected due to adverse weather conditions.

Flu Vaccinations - Your Questions Answered 

 Please see attached resource for video encouraging Flu vaccination in:-

·       Cantonese

·       Mandarin

·       Urdu

·       Bengali

·       Arabic

·       Punjabi

·       BSL

·       Polish

·       English

- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5wSR2hIJAGZOSaAouEtwGE_OclW4_Qft

*CORONAVIRUS/COVID–19 INFORMATION

IF YOU ARE SIGNIFICANTLY UNWELL WITH SYMPTOMS OF

NEW FEVER, COUGH OR CHANGE OF TASTE/SMELL

YOU NEED TO SEEK ASSESSMENT VIA THE LOCAL COVID ASSESSMENT CENTRE BY

CALLING 111

Should you have any of these new symptoms and be looking to confirm if they are COVID-19 then you can find information regarding testing at this link 

•   https://www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides/self-help-guide-access-to-testing-for-coronavirus

If you have general questions about this outbreak or are seeking advice for your employer you should refer to the information available on

• NHS inform - www.nhsinform.scot
• Health Protection Scotland - www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19
  

New Patient Registration

We are open and welcoming any new patient registrations within our current boundary. This is a simple process please call our reception team 0131 332 7696 between 9am - 4pm and we can process your application over the phone, and arrange any necessary appointments or prescriptions.

Our Practice boundary covers Blackhall, Davidsons Mains, Drylaw (Partial), Craigleith, Ravelston 

*BLACKHALL SERVICES*

DO NOT ATTEND THE PRACTICE IN PERSON WITHOUT A PRE-ARRANGED APPOINTMENT

NHS Scotland have advised all GP Practices and Hospitals to temporarily suspend all routine clinical work.

WE ARE STILL HERE TO DISCUSS AND ASSESS ANY WORRYING SYMPTOMS OR CONCERNS YOU HAVE AT THIS TIME AND IT IS IMPORTANT YOU ARRANGE A REVIEW IF SOMETHING IS WORRYING YOU

We have adopted a 'phone first' approach which means that ALL patients will be spoken to by a member of the medical team before being offered a further review.

This means your problem may be dealt with by phone, video or in person at the practice.

Should our healthcare team feel your problem would be best reviewed by video call then we will give you a set appointment to use this link via Google Chrome/Safari

https://nhsattend.vc/70535

Please see the 'Appointments' section for more information on the ways we are adapting our services.