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Month: December 2020

Devon now in Tier 3 (Very High Alert)

Posted on 31st December, 2020
Coronavirus Tier 3 Very High Alert Around 1 in 3 people with Covid-19 have no symptoms, so will be spreading the virus without realising. To protect each other and our hospital capacity, you must: – Not mix with other households indoors – Only meet people outdoors in open public spaces in groups if up to six – Reduce your number of journeys, avoid travel outside the area unless needed – Work from home if possible For local restrictions, go to gov.uk/cornoavirus STAY ALERT > CONTROL THE VIRUS > SAVE LIVES

We are now in Covid-19 Tier 3 (Very High Alert). For details of how this affects what we can and can’t do please click here to go the government website.

Patients to be contacted once the vaccination is available to them

Posted on 31st December, 2020
Covid-19 vaccine. The NHS will get in touch when it's your turn to be vaccinated. Find out more about the role-out at nhs.uk/CovidVaccine

It’s wonderful news that the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has now been approved. Over the coming weeks and months, this will be being offered to patients as per the government’s vaccination schedule … [continue] Patients to be contacted once the vaccination is available to them

Social care workers now being offered the Covid vaccine

Posted on 18th December, 2020
The Covid-19 vaccine is rolling out to social care workers. Find out about the roll-out at nhs.uk/CovidVaccine.

Social care workers can now get the free, MHRA approved vaccine. Don’t forget, you need two doses to be protected against Covid-19, so you can keep caring for others. Find … [continue] Social care workers now being offered the Covid vaccine

Healthcare workers being offered the Covid vaccine

Posted on 17th December, 2020
The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out is starting. Find out about the roll-out at nhs.uk/CovidVaccine.

Healthcare workers will get the free, MHRA approved vaccine. Don’t forget, you need two doses to be protected against Covid-19, so you can keep caring for others. Find out about … [continue] Healthcare workers being offered the Covid vaccine

Get the NHS at your fingertips

Posted on 16th December, 2020
Image shows five phone images showing what the NHS app can be used for

The free NHS app is available to download to your smartphone now and allows you to instantly access tools that make keeping yourself and your family healthy more convenient than … [continue] Get the NHS at your fingertips

Covid vaccine now being offered to care home workers

Posted on 16th December, 2020
The Covid-19 vaccine is rolling out to care home workers. Find out about the roll-out at nhs.uk/CovidVaccine

Care home workers can now get the free, MHRA approved vaccine. Don’t forget, you need two doses to be protected against Covid-19, so you can keep caring for others. Find … [continue] Covid vaccine now being offered to care home workers

Stand by for… your telephone appointment

Posted on 9th December, 2020
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We are currently experiencing a high number of occurrences of patients not answering the phone for their booked telephone appointments. We would like to inform patients that although we are … [continue] Stand by for… your telephone appointment

Patients eligible for the Covid vaccine to be contacted

Posted on 8th December, 2020
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You may have heard through national media reports that GPs will start COVID-19 vaccination of priority groups (over 80s) from Dec 14. Please note NHS staff will contact patients who … [continue] Patients eligible for the Covid vaccine to be contacted

Cranbrook Medical Practice Christmas opening hours

Posted on 7th December, 2020
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With Christmas around the corner we wanted to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of our wonderful patients a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. … [continue] Cranbrook Medical Practice Christmas opening hours

Cranbrook is in Coronavirus Tier 2: High Alert

Posted on 7th December, 2020
Coronavirus tier 2 - High Alert - You Must: Not mix with other households indoors, only meet people outdoors in groups of up to six, work from home if possible, reduce the number of journeys you make. For further details go to gov.uk/coronavirus Stay Alert > Control the virus > Save lives

We’re in Tier 2: High alert This means you must: Not mix with other households indoors Only meet people outdoors in groups of up to six Work from home if … [continue] Cranbrook is in Coronavirus Tier 2: High Alert

Flu vaccine clinic for the over 50s

Posted on 7th December, 2020
The flu kills -Just get your free flu jab. Ask your pharmacist or GP if you're eligible. Flu vaccine - Help Us, Help You

We are now offering this year’s seasonal flu vaccine to all patients over 50 years of age. If you are in this category we invite you to attend an open … [continue] Flu vaccine clinic for the over 50s

Speak up about mental health

Posted on 2nd December, 2020
Middle-aged man with caption "I just bottled it all up"

The pandemic is affecting us all. If you are struggling to cope with anxiety and depression, NHS talking therapies can help. They’re effective, and confidential. Your GP can refer you … [continue] Speak up about mental health

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