Currently the South Vaccination Site (The Bay Medical Practice, Shanklin Site) is delivering Spring Booster Covid vaccinations only. These are for eligible patients aged 75 years and over and Immunocompromised patients. If you do not fall into one of these groups but wish to have a first/second or booster dose you will still have access…
Dear Patient We are all excited to hear about the progress on a Covid vaccine and that this should improve the quality of life for all of us. We know that you, like us, are struggling with the confines imposed upon us all due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Everyone is trying to make the best…
Offer free, confidential help for anyone who is worried about their or someone else’s gambling. If you need help right away, call or live chat with an Adviser now through the National Gambling Treatment Service – available 24/7 for advice and help finding the right support. https://www.begambleaware.org/
Freephone 0300 303 1590 The Crisis Line is open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 3-8:30pm including bank holidays For any young person 11-17 years old living within/residence of Hampshire County Council & Isle of Wight Council (not Portsmouth or Southampton) The Crisis Line can provide: Immediate access to safe & confidential one to one emotional…
Please note that, if you are aged between 50 and 64 and not in a clinical at risk group, the earliest you will be offered a flu vaccination is November, providing there is sufficient vaccine. No appointments will be offered for people in this age group until then. This is to ensure that those who…
Patients are required to wear a clean face covering whilst in the surgery. • It is our expectation that patients arrive for a planned appointment with a clean suitable face covering. • Wash your hands or use hand sanitiser before putting it on and after taking it off. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or…
Coronavirus Information is available at gov.uk/coronavirus and www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 Stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus. This includes people of all ages – even if you do not have any symptoms or other health conditions. You can only leave your home: to shop for basic essentials –…
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture). NHS: overview Royal Osteoporosis Society: living well with osteoporosis
A veteran is anyone who has served for at least 1 day in the armed forces, whether regular or reserve. This also applies to Merchant Navy seafarers and fishermen who have served in a vessel when it was being used for military operations by the armed forces. All veterans are entitled to priority NHS treatment…
The (Accident &) Emergency Department (ED) is open to anyone who needs emergency care because of a serious illness or accident. When you arrive you will be assessed by a senior nurse. You may have tests or investigations, and be seen and treated by other nurses and doctors. Many people can go straight home after…
