COVID-19 GUIDANCE IN LOCAL HEALTHCARE SETTINGS TO REMAIN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

Following the end to mandatory social distancing and mask wearing in daily life on 19 July, please be advised that if you are visiting a healthcare setting such as GP surgery, community clinic or hospital, you will still be required to wear a facemask and adhere to social distancing guidelines.

We are still seeing rising cases of COVID-19 in our communities and in admission to our local hospitals so despite the easing of restrictions in our daily lives, we must continue to follow a rigorous process in health and care settings to keep our patients and our colleagues safe.

Despite any changes coming into force from Monday 19 July in the community, current guidance remains in place in hospitals, GP and other primary care buildings and services in central Lancashire, and will not change at this time.  

Therefore, all health and social care staff, volunteers, patients and visitors will still be required to continue to follow the below: 

• HANDS: Wash hands regularly with soap and water or hand gel if hand washing facilities are not available 
• FACE: Wear a face covering in practice buildings  
• SPACE: Stay at least 2m away from people wherever possible and ensure you follow the social distancing measures in place 

Thank you for helping us continue to keep our patients and staff safe during these continued challenging times.

Vaccine passport comms

 "How to access your COVID-19 vaccination status

You can access your COVID-19 vaccination status through the free NHS App from 17 May. You can access the app through mobile devices such as a smartphone or by tablet. Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will be shown within the NHS App. We recommend that you register with the app before booking international travel.
If you do not have access to a smartphone and know that the country you are travelling to requires COVID-19 vaccination status, you can call the NHS helpline on 119 (from 17 May) and ask for a letter to be posted to you. This must be at least 5 days after you’ve completed your course of the vaccine. We expect the letter to take up to 5 days to reach you.
Do not contact your GP surgery about your COVID-19 vaccination status.
GPs cannot provide letters showing your COVID-19 vaccination status."    
Full information at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad"    

Update re the Covid vaccination programme

Stonebridge Surgery

If patients wish to update their mobile telephone number they can email the details to Stonebridge.surgery@nhs.net and we will update the information.

Appointments for the Covid vaccinations will still be held at Issa Medical Centre 73 St Gregory's Road, Preston.

Patients may also receive a letter to book their vaccination at one of the Mass vaccination centre's, unfortunately we can not book patients in to these clinics so you will need to book via the information on the letter.

We will keep you updated with any changes that may occur but you can also find updated information on the Government website.

2nd vaccination information

With regards to 2nd vaccinations we will invite you via a text message and patients can then book via the link, if we do not have your mobile number we will contact patients on  their landlines.

We are currently booking patient in at around 10 weeks.

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Best Practice

Our professional team will ensure you receive the best attention at all times whether you’re attending a specialist clinic or a routine appointment. If you’re new to the area registration is easy and comes with the comfort of discretion and confidentiality assured.