Online courses for parents and parents-to-be.

Please wear a face covering before entering the surgery

image credit: Public Health England

Coleridge Medical Centre are now kindly asking patients to please apply a face covering before entering the surgery.

We have a responsibility to our staff and to our patients, and a face covering is an added precaution that may have some benefit in reducing the likelihood that a person with the infection passes it on. Face coverings can help in reducing the spread of droplets; it stops them from leaving the mouth and nose, and reduces the size of area in which they spread.

Please note that medical and surgical masks are not necessary, as these still need to be prioritised for clinical staff working in high risk areas. Instead, we encourage patients who do not already have a mask, to look at the official guidance on how to make one at home with items that you may already have.

It is important to remember to refrain from touching your face when wearing the mask, as contaminated droplets can be picked up from surfaces by touch. Face coverings are not a replacement for social distancing, and we also strongly encourage washing your hands regularly

Parking Update

Please note that the Practice car park is for limited mobility access only.

If you are coming to the Practice for an appointment, we kindly ask you to park in the Sainsburys car park, which is free for up to 2 hours. Alternatively, there is paid car parking in the Land of Canaan car park nearer the Practice.

Thank you for your understanding, and keep safe.

Possible cervical screening text messaging scam

The Public Health England screening team have received reports of a possible scam. Some people are being contacted by text message, claiming to be from the call and recall service to advise they are overdue for cervical screening. The message asks them to call a mobile number and provide personal details.

These messages are not from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. 

If you receive a text message of this kind, please do not respond.

Bank Holiday Opening Hours May 2020

Coleridge Medical Centre Spring Newsletter

Our latest newsletter, with up to date information on how the Practice is currently running, is now available to read on our website at:

https://www.coleridgemedicalcentre.co.uk/website/L83095/files/newsletter.pdf

Patients Guide for Video Consultations

New service for parents and carers- Text a health visitor for confidential advice and support.

Text a school nurse service- Confidential advice and support for young people

Information about Online Postal Service Pharmacies

Please note we do not arrange for medication to be delivered or posted, that is between the pharmacies and patient to organise. If patients are using postal service pharmacies, there can be quite a wait for the medication to be posted. Some are stating 2 weeks from receiving the prescription to processing and delivering. The patient will need to check the terms and conditions with the provider. Please note that if they sign up online to postal service pharmacies it is NOT linked to the physical high street version - ie Well.co.uk is nothing to do with Well next door, Boots.com is nothing to do with local Boots , so they are unable to help with issues and concerns.

Please be aware that our reception team are here to help, and signpost patients with medical assistance.

We serve a wonderful community and we are doing our best to keep both our community and staff safe in these trying times. Please do not be offended by questions that need to be asked prior to allowing the public into the building, this is to keep everyone as safe as we can and limiting unnecessary contact.