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www.taverhampartnership.co.uk 07th September 2010

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Beechcroft Surgery 01603 746683

Taverham Surgery 01603 867481

Important information about flu clinics 

All patients will shortly receive a letter explaining about the introduction of

The Flu is not a severe cold.  It is a completely different virus that attacks your immune system, leaving you vulnerable to other more serious illnesses.

If you are aged 65 or over by 31st March 2011 or if you suffer from one of the following chronic diseases: diabetes, chronic heart condition, respiratory condition, chronic kidney disease or have lowered immunity due to steriod medication that you are taking or are under going cancer treatment then you will be entitled to a free flu vaccination.  We intend to run clinics on:

Saturday 2nd October at Taverham Surgery

Saturday 9th October at Beechcroft Surgery

Saturday 16th October at Taverham Surgery

Please contact either Taverham Surgery on 01603 867481 between 2.00pm and 4.00pm or Beechcroft Surgery on 01603 746683 after 11.00 am for an appointment.

 

Wednesday 8th September 2010

On Wednesday 8th September 2010 the Doctors will be attending a training course from 2.00pm to 6.00pm.  We have asked our out of hours provider to answer all our telephone calls and a duty doctor will be on call.

Beechcroft Surgery including dispensary will close that afternoon so please ensure that you have ordered and collected any repeat medication required, so that you do not run out on this date. 

Taverham Surgery will remain open and our Nurse clinics will run as usual together with our normal dispensary service.

I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.All patients will shortly receive a letter explaining about the introduction of

 

Patient Participation Group

We would like to encourage more patients to join The Partnership’s Patient Participation Group which meets approximately 2/3 times a year to discuss your views on patient service, and discuss your experiences when coming to our surgeries.

We would like to encourage more mums and dads to get involved to give us more feedback on how we can help provide the service you need for you and your family.

If you are interested in getting involved please call the Surgery and let us know or email Dawn Turner on dawn.turner@nhs.net.

 

 


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