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Important information about blood tests

A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests.

Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems, will still get one but where your clinician recommends that it’s safe to do so, then you may be asked to come back for a test at a later date, or your appointment may be rescheduled.

Given the nature of the shortage, we cannot give an exact date for when the test will be rescheduled, but please be assured that if your condition or symptoms require it, then you will get a test, and we will be re-booking your test when supplies become more easily available.

If your condition or symptoms change or get worse, please contact the NHS as you would normally.

Important information about Flu Vaccines 

You may be aware from reading national press that there is a delay in flu vaccines reaching us because of freight issues. Unfortunately, The York Medical Practice has been affected by this delay. We are awaiting an update within the next week or so. As soon as we have confirmation of our delivery date we will start contacting patients to book appointments.

Appointments at The York Medical Practice

At The York Medical Practice we want to allow you the freedom to choose between face to face and telephone appointments with your clinician. However, due to the rising cases of COVID-19 we urge you to preferentially book telephone appointments when you feel your concern could be adequately addressed in this way.

As ever, if you develop symptoms of COVID-19 please avoid coming to the surgery unless medically necessary and follow the government guidelines for testing and self isolation.

Prescription Requests

Please note that we now require 72 hours notice for repeat prescription requests. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

To book a COVID-19 vaccination please click here or dial 119.

Please do not contact the practice regarding proof of your vaccine status. Click here for advice on how you can obtain this via the NHS app.

Your Data

All GP practices in England are legally required to share data with NHS Digital for the purpose of research and data planning under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (2012 Act). More information about this requirement is contained in the data provision notice issued by NHS Digital to GP practices. You have the choice to opt out if you wish to you need to complete the attached form and send this to your Practice.  You can learn more about how NHS Digital uses your data here: General Practice Data for Planning and Research: GP Practice Privacy Notice – NHS Digital

If you wish to opt out of this data sharing please complete this form and return it to the practice  Opt out form

 

COVID-19 Information for Patients

We have a dedicated page for patients which includes information for those in the community who are at risk  and general patient information including how you can help our NHS- Click Here

  

Please visit the below government website to source the most up to date information regarding Coronavirus.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

If you have ANY concerns regarding coronavirus – DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY. Please call the practice on 0208 744 0220. 

 

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