Transcript Seasonal Flu Clinics

Combs Ford Surgery
Patient Information Screen
September 2013
Welcome to the Surgery!
Rotavirus
• Rotavirus is a very common sickness and diarrhoea
infection
• In some instances this can become serious for young
babies
• From the 1st of July 2013 the routine Childhood
Immunisation Schedule will include a vaccine to
protect babies against rotavirus infection
• If you are bringing your baby for vaccinations, the
nurse will discuss this with you
STAY SAFE THIS WINTER
Book your
Seasonal Flu Vaccination now!
Seasonal Flu Clinics
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Free vaccinations if you are;
Over 65
A Carer
Pregnant
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Or suffer from;
Heart problems or a chest complaint
Asthma requiring regular inhalers
Kidney disease or diabetes
Lowered immunity or are a stroke victim
SEASONAL FLU CLINICS
Saturday 12th October 2013
Saturday 26th October 2013
Please note that these sessions are for
patients eligible for the seasonal flu
vaccination and have booked an appointment
in advance only.
SEASONAL FLU CLINICS
The staff will be collecting for charity on both
these days and would appreciate your
support, thank you.
Flu Clinics
• This year all children aged 2-3 years old will be
offered a flu vaccine administered via a nasal
spray
• Children in this category will receive a letter
inviting them to a special clinic
• Look out for your letter in September
Shingles vaccine…..
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New shingles vaccination
Available NOW
Very strict age criteria apply
Initially only for those who are aged 70 on the
1st of September but have not reached 71
• Followed by catch up programme for those
aged 79 on the 1st of September
• Those eligible will receive an invitation letter
Getting the best from your
Consultation
• Write down your key questions in advance
• Make a note of when you started to feel
unwell, symptoms etc and any contributing
factor ie a recent holiday or injury
• As a friend or family member along if you
need support
• Share all the information with the clinician –
don’t be embarrassed. They are trained to
deal with the intimate and uncomfortable
Getting the most from the Practice
• Learn how the Practice works when you are
well –not in an emergency
• Check how to make an urgent appointment
• Ask for a copy of the Practice Leaflet
• Keep a list of your medications with you – this
will help if you need to see a GP whilst away
from home
Test Results
• Doctors and staff will only discuss results of a
test with the patient concerned
• Unfortunately they will have to refuse to give
any information to a representative (except in
the case of minors)
Test Results
• The Doctor or Nurse will contact you if there is
anything to report on your results
• Please make sure we have your correct
landline and mobile phone number
• The receptionist may be able to advise with
some test results
Consent
Informed implied or expressed consent will be
obtained before any procedure or
examination is carried out.
• An explanation will be given to the patient
sufficient to understand the procedure.
Consent
• Should the procedure carry a risk that the
patient is likely to consider as being
substantial, expressed consent (written or
verbal) will be obtained.
• Copies of the consent policy are available on
request.
Outside normal working hours
Evenings and weekends
For urgent advice and treatment
Call the usual surgery number and
you will be given the number to use –
111
Contact Us
We welcome constructive feedback!
Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane
STOWMARKET
IP14 2SY
Tel – 01449 678333 (not to be used for prescription orders)
Please note that calls are recorded for quality and training purposes.
www.combsfordsurgery.org.uk