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Alresford Surgery News

Reminder: Please continue to wear face masks when attending our Surgery Please continue to wear a face mask when attending our surgeries, remembering also to wash your hands, and make space: hands, face, space. This is so we can continue to protect our most vulnerable patients, as well as each other, thank you.

Covid-19 vaccination - Update The COVID-19 vaccinations programme has now moved to a new phase in the Winchester area, for those registered at Stockbridge Practice, Whitchurch, Gratton (Sutton Scotney), Alresford, Watercress (Four Marks) and West Meon practices. Patients who have not yet had a first or second dose of the COVID-19 are still able to book an appointment by calling 119 or going online here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirusvaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/book-or-manage-a-1stor-2nd-dose-of-the-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination COVID-19 booster doses will be provided at the Jameson House vaccination centre in Basingstoke, and through ‘pop up’ clinics being held in the community. The booster jab is available to people who have previously received two vaccine doses to ensure continued protection for those most at risk. You do not need to contact the NHS to arrange your booster vaccine, the NHS will be in touch when you become eligible for the jab. Details of where to receive the dose will be explained when the booking the appointment.

People who are unable to travel will be able to book a COVID-19 booster nearer to home through a local ‘pop-up’ clinic. Those who are housebound can be vaccinated at home. This will be managed directly with the patient’s GP practice. The Holiday Inn, which has been a vaccination centre since the start of the year, will return to its normal use this month. We are hugely grateful to the team who manage the site for making the building and car park available, which has helped us to vaccinate tens of thousands of people with first and second doses during the mass vaccination phase of the programme. This new phase does not apply to children aged 12 to 15 years, which is being managed through the School Age Immunisation Service. More information on the COVID-19 vaccination programme can be found here: https://hampshiresouthamptonandisleofwightccg. nhs.uk/your-health/latest-information-on-covid-19/covid-19vaccination-programme

Christmas & New Year We wish everyone a very happy Christmas – please make sure you have sufficient supplies of your usual medications to last over the holiday period which you can order in a number of ways; • In person at the surgery • By post • Via the NHS App or Patient Access https://www.patientaccess.com

The surgery will be closed on 27 and 28 December and 3 January. If you need urgent medical care you can access the Out of Hours service for advice, a face to face appointment or, if it is necessary, a home visit. The number to call is 111.

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

If you take regular medications please make sure you have enough to see you over the festive period and please place requests with us in good time if repeats will be needed. If you have family coming to stay with you remind them not to forget their medicines. May we wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year from all the staff & partners at Alresford Surgery.

The Alresford Surgery, Station Road, Alresford, SO24 9JL Telephone: 01962 732345 Website: www.alresfordsurgery.co.uk