Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19)

The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

The latest information on symptoms of Coronovirus infection and areas where recent travel may have resulted in a high risk of exposure can be found on nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.

Use this service if:

• you think you might have coronavirus
• in the last 14 days you've been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus
• you've been in close contact with someone with coronavirus

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.

COVID test: Book your appointment by calling 119 or go online: bit.ly/2TnxKul

The Covid vaccine is now available for patients aged 80 and over. If you would like an appointment at Elsdale Street Practice,

Please note we are only in phase 1, and if you are under the ages of 80, keep checking our website for future updates

“Warning of vaccine scam phone calls

Scammers are using the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine to try to con people out of money, a council has warned.

Wirral Council told people to be on their guard after residents of New Ferry were prompted to book non-existent “vaccine appointments” in a recorded phone message.

Those receiving the calls are then asked to confirm by pressing a button on their phone – which results in them being billed by their provider.

Elderly people have been targeted by the calls, the council said.”

COVID-19 Surgery Update

For any queries including booking an appointment, please call the surgery on 0208 985 2249

Please note that in the first instance, all appointments with our doctors are now carried out via a telephone call and if necessary face to face apptoitment is given.  If you are given a face to face appointment, you may be asked COVID 19 screening questions by a member of staff.

We aim to maintain social distancing by reducing the number of people entering the building please follow below guidelines:

• Where possible, please attend the surgery alone. If you do attend accompanied, we reserve the right to ask anyone attending with you to wait outside.
• Please do not arrive for your appointment more than 10 minutes before your appointment times. If you arrive too early, you may be asked to wait outside to maintain social distancing.

Wearing a Face Covering

In line with government guidelines, we are now asking all of our patients to wear a face covering when visiting the surgery. 

We are committed to the safety of our patients, doctors and staff

Thank you

Now you can  give your feedback on:

https://www.careopinion.org.uk/

Consult with GP online here....

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Save time – do it online!

GP online services gives patients the option to book appointments, request repeat prescriptions and view their GP records, using their computer, tablet or smartphone rather than having to phone or visit their practice.

Online services complement the existing ways patients can access appointments, prescriptions and their records. Our practices already have the facility to offer online access to records and transactional services for our patients.

If you are not already registered for GP online services please let a member of the practice team know you would like to use this service.

Get Well, Keep Well

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Join In

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription.

Whatever your thoughts, Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you, Please let us know via our feedback function.

Accessible Information Standard

The Accessible Information Standard is a new law to make sure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss are given information they can easily read or understand.

The Accessible Information Standard tells NHS and adult social care organisations they must make sure people get information in different formats such as: - easy read, braille, advocate, British Sign Language (BSL), large print or email.

Please inform a member of staff if you have any communication support needs. You need to help us make sure we get things right for you.

You can find more information about the Accessible Information Standard on the NHS England website NHS England Accessible Information

Latimer Health Centre is part of the KLEAR Healthcare Consortium for City & Hackney CCG.