PHYSIOTHERAPY WEBINAR
If you have low back pain, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that affects many people here in the UK causing significant pain and distress. Learn from Ruth Panton and Julian Thorley who specializes in musculoskeletal conditions, for a conversation about common causes of back pain along with strategies for relief. In this webinar, our highly experienced physiotherapists will also discuss common myths and misconceptions about low back pain and direct you to the best help available.
NOTES FOR SCHOOL
On no occasion will notes be provided by the doctors for school including toilet passes or sick notes. If the school has concerns about a child, they can contact the Surgery directly on
nelondonicb.debeauvoir@nhs.net.
Suffering from any of the following?
Osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, neck and back
Back and neck pain
Muscles, tendons, ligament and nerve pain
Sports and exercise injuries
Musculoskeletal Direct is an online questionnaire designed to help you receive the right care at the right time for problems such as back, neck and joint pain.
You can access Musculoskeletal Direct online - anytime, anywhere and from any device.
You do not need to see your GP to use this service.
VARICELLA VACCINE
Varicella Vaccine is not currently on the UK vaccination schedule and therefore not offered by the practice
You can read a discussion regarding why it is not on the UK Vaccination schedule here:
Private Blood Test Requests
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 outbreak we are unable to provide our normal levels of patient service to ensure we keep our patient population and staff as safe as possible. With this in mind we are not able to fulfil request from private clinics for blood tests for fertility or other reasons until further notice.
NHS COVID PASS
How to access your COVID-19 vaccination status
Through the NHS App
You can access your COVID-19 vaccination status through the free NHS App. You can access the app through mobile devices such as a smartphone or 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. For access via the NHS App you do not need to contact your GP.
This is not the same as the NHS COVID-19 app.
The NHS App will continue to be developed with further updates in the future. This will include the ability to show your COVID-19 test results.
Through the NHS website
You can view your COVID-19 vaccination status online and download or print it as a PDF document.
You will need to register for an NHS login if you do not have one already, to access the service. NHS login registrations may take longer than usual when there are high numbers of requests.
Access your COVID-19 vaccination status via the NHS website
By calling 119
If you do not have access to a smartphone, computer or tablet and know that the country you are travelling to requires COVID-19 vaccination status, you can call 119 and ask for a letter to be posted to you.
Request a letter only if you:
- have been fully vaccinated by the NHS in England (you should wait 5 working days after your second dose)
- are planning to travel in the next 4 weeks to a country that requires evidence of COVID vaccination
- cannot access the digital service via the NHS App
We expect the letter to take up to 7 working days to reach you.
The letter will be sent to the address registered with your GP. The 119 call handler you speak to will not be able to see your address to check this with you. If you have recently moved house, make sure you’ve given your new address to your GP practice before calling 119.
At the moment vaccines administered overseas cannot be recorded in the UK National Immunisation Management system (NIMS) which is the system used to show your vaccination status in the NHS App. Therefore the ability to show any “overseas” Vaccination Certificate and request a Vaccination Passport is not currently available from the NHS. This issue is being worked on at a national level and an update is expected shortly.
Any queries regarding this issue need to be directed to NHS 119 or to NHS App support rather than the GP practice: https://www.nhs.uk/contact-us/nhs-app-contact-us/.
If people cannot access online services, and they are due to travel abroad in the near future, they can call 119 to request a letter that will provide evidence of their vaccination status.
The NHS Vaccine Resolution Centre has now gone live for those who had COVID vaccinations abroad. This is accessible through 119.
Congratulations - Dr James Receives a Commendation
We are a teaching practice and Dr James has received a Student Commendation for going above and beyond normal teaching expectations so congratulations and well done to Dr James.