WELCOME TO NEW PATIENTS
We are mindful that registering at a new practice can be daunting and that there can be confusion as all surgeries have their own way of doing things. Please read this quick guide for information that is specific to how we operate at Stoke Gifford and Conygre Road Medical Centres.
We are recruiting - please see vacancies tab at foot of page for details.
Important - Coronavirus (Updated 26 Jan 20)
Unless you have recently travelled to China or been in contact with someone infected with the virus, then you should treat any cough or cold symptoms as normal. The NHS advises that there is generally no need to visit a doctor for a cough unless it is persistent or you are having other symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing or you feel very unwell.
If you think you might have Wuhan Novel Coronavirus after reading this, please DO NOT ATTEND THE SURGERY. Please call NHS 111 for further advice or visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
Meningitis vaccinations update. The Men ACWY vaccine for teenagers was introduced in 2015 and is offered to pupils in Year 9 in schools, with a catch up campaign being rolled out for older pupils (Years 10 – 13) and university ‘freshers’. If you are in these age groups (14-18 or in first year university students) and are unsure if you have had the vaccine, please contact us and we can check your records and clarify your vaccination status. We are running additional sessions to ensure that we can give this vaccine promptly where required.
Improved Access. We are working together with other local practices to offer more appointments in the early mornings, evenings or at weekends. Speak to a member of the practice team to find out more.
Useful Self Help Links
Cold Sores Conjunctivitis Coughs and Colds for Children Cough Caused by a Virus Fever in Children Hay Fever Insect Bites
Sore Throat Warts and Veruccas Acute Diarrhoea in Adults Acute Diarrhoea in Children Ingrowing Toenails Gut Health
Croup - guide for parents Bronchiolitis - guide for parents Patient Wellbeing Guide
oneyou.southglos.gov.uk/
One You South Gloucestershire is a healthy lifestyles and wellbeing service for adults to help make important, lasting improvements to their health. On the One You South Gloucestershire website, you can find information about local services, information for practitioners and families as well as information on local health-related volunteer opportunities and useful digital tools (including One You apps for tablet and mobile). You can also contact One You for free one-to-one support from a local health advisor
www.wellaware.org.uk
Well Aware is a free health and wellbeing signposting services for Bristol and S Glos with a database of over 6,000 organisations, events and activities that can improve your health and wellbeing. They also provide telephone signposting, just call 0808 808 5252 or email infoservices@thecareforum.org.uk
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