Practice News
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
—OUR PATIENT LIST IS OPEN—
We are still accepting new patients!
If you would like to join our practice please click on the link below and complete both online registration forms. Alternatively, please ask at reception.
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https://www.acklammedicalcentre.co.uk/edit/new-patients
Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15th May 2022
Fancy a cuppa ☕️? , walk 👟? Call 📞?
Sometimes it’s the smallest actions that make the biggest difference.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, reach out to a friend to help lift them out of loneliness and in doing so, it may lift you up too.
Find out how you can help
WORLD IMMUNISATION WEEK - 24TH-30TH APRIL 2022
As it is World Immunisation Week (24-30 April), NHS England is reminding people how important it is to keep up to date with routine vaccinations at all life stages.
The annual event, which is championed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against preventable diseases – many of which are available through the NHS in England. It is important to know that vaccinations are rigorously tested to the highest safety standards.
Ranging from pre-school vaccinations like MMR, to flu and shingles which are available to older age groups, all stages of the NHS vaccination schedule are vital for protecting the wider population’s health. This in turn, decreases pressure on the NHS and reduces hospital admissions.
If people didn’t manage to book their own or their child’s vaccine appointments when invited during the pandemic, they are urged to make an appointment with the GP practice they are registered at as soon as possible.
For more information on the NHS vaccination schedule, please visit :
❗️Important Patient Notice ❗️
Unfortunately due to staff shortages over the next week there may be a longer wait time for appointments depending on the severity of your issue.
This is due to our clinical staff testing positive for COVID-19. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause our patients, we are doing everything we can to ensure normal services are disrupted to a minimum.
Covid-10 Spring Booster - Who is eligible
DNA
This week we have had a total of 50 missed appointments without prior cancellation.
This prevents other patients having access to these appointments who may have needed it more.
Please THINK 
Contact the surgery atleast 24 hours before your appointment if you need to cancel this.
A high number of 'did not attend' appointments could result in the practice removing you as a patient as this cannot continue.
We understand there may be exceptional circumstances for missed appointments and we will take this into consideration.
Beat The Street
Prizes are awarded to schools, teams, charities and individuals.
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- COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations -
- Wear your mask -
We will be asking patients and visitors to the surgery to continue wearing face masks for the time being. Our staff will continue to wear masks when seeing patients face to face.
We are optimistic that this requirement will soon be lifted in healthcare settings too, but for the time being, we are grateful for your support in wearing a mask when you come to the surgery.
Social Prescribers
Dealing with COVID-19 at home
Most people with coronavirus (COVID-19) feel better within a few weeks. You may be able to look after yourself at home while you recover. Please visit the link below for more information.
Domestic Abuse
We are officially an ‘IRIS’ practice. This means that the staff in this practice are trained about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to provide support. You can talk to our doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family. You can also contact My Sisters Place and ask to speak to the IRIS worker, ‘IRIS Advocate Educator’ https://www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online
Vaccination Passport
What is a Vaccination Passport?
A Vaccination Passport acts as proof that you've had the full course of COVID-19 vaccines and can be used before travelling abroad or attending event trials in England.
How to access the NHS COVID Pass?
The NHS COVID Pass is available in digital or paper format if you:
- have had a full course of the COVID-19 vaccine (a full course is currently two doses of any approved vaccine)
- were vaccinated in England
- are aged 16 or over
You can access it two weeks after receiving your second dose.
Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres cannot be used to demonstrate your COVID-19 vaccine status.
If you are registered with a GP in England, you can access your pass through the NHS App. (Please note that this is not the same as the NHS COVID-19 APP). To access the service, you’ll need to register for an NHS login. These may take longer than usual when there are high numbers of requests. Please ensure you leave plenty of time to obtain your pass before travelling.
In the NHS App, your COVID-19 status includes a 2D barcode. The expiry date does not apply to your vaccination status (just the barcode) and will update automatically each time you go into the NHS App.
You can also request a Covid Pass paper letter via the NHS Website or by calling 119 between 7am and 11pm, the letter will be sent to the address registered with your GP.
More info can be found at: www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad