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Have your say on ENHANCED ACCESS to LOCAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES!

Tell us your views! From this autumn, GP practices on the Isle of Wight will be offering more routine appointments during the evenings, early mornings and on Saturdays to provide additional appointment opportunities outside of their usual working hours. The appointments created are likely to be a mix of telephone, face-to-face and online appointments and…

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Please be patient and kind to our staff

Everyone here at South Wight Medical Practice is working hard to support our community, but sadly our staff are increasingly experiencing rudeness and abuse from patients which is very unpleasant when they are simply trying to do their job. We treat our patients with courtesy and respect and politely request that you treat our staff…

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Our Dispensary Team here at South Wight Medical Practice

Our dispensing team is always happy to help – offering a warm and professional service to patients at our rural South Wight practice. From information and advice about your medicines, arranging repeat prescriptions and providing a home delivery service to those in need, our dispensing team is on hand to offer help and advice when…

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National Men’s Health Week (13-19th June)

This week is National Men’s Health Week (13-19th June) and Men’s Health Forum has provided a quick and easy DIY Man MOT for you to use to get you thinking about your health https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/diy-man-mot You wouldn’t miss your car’s MOT, but do you take your health as seriously?  Is it time to think about what’s going on…

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International Nurses Day

Our nursing staff form an important part of our practice team, providing a wide range of support to patients. On International Nurses Day, we want to say a special THANK YOU for the amazing work they do. #nursesday #internationalnursesday #nurse #team #registerednurses #nursepractitioner

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Spring COVID boosters

Please DO NOT contact the surgery, if you are eligible we will contact you in due course. You will be offered a spring booster if you: are aged 75 and over live in a care home for older people are aged 12 and over and have a weakened immune system COVID-19 may affect you more…

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Job Vacancy

We are expanding our Reception Team and are currently looking to recruit a friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working Patient Advisor. Our Advisers are trained to provide healthcare navigation and signposting in order to best meet our patient needs. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of medical terminology, should be highly motivated and able to work under pressure and must…

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COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Clinics Update!!

Anyone 18+ registered with South Wight Medical Practice, can now book a Covid-19 Booster Vaccination with the practice online via SystmOnline. We currently have the following dates available – by appointment only. Wednesday 22nd December, Thursday 23rd December and Thursday 30th December. Please only call the surgery to book if you do not have access…

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COVID-19 Booster Bus

Between Thursday 2 December and Sunday 5 December those who are eligible for a booster jab from cohorts 1-10 (anyone aged 40 and over) who received their second dose six months ago, will be able to walk in and get their booster at the following locations and timings: Thursday 2 December Sandown Fire Station, 4-5…

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Flu Vaccine Update 2021

Flu Vaccine Update 2021   There is a nationwide delay to delivering the flu vaccine this year – this is affecting all surgeries in the country and is out of our control.   As soon as we are able to, the surgery will be in touch with patients to book them in for their flu…

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Blood Tests

There is currently an international shortage of blood bottles used for taking samples and clinicians working in GP practices, hospitals, community and mental health trusts and ambulance trusts have been asked to suspend non-essential blood tests. Our clinicians and managers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are working together to be more efficient. We will…

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Hands Face Space

You may have seen that on Monday 19 July, coronavirus restrictions were eased in England. However, Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital visiting guidance are set to remain in place for all staff and visitors in healthcare settings, GP practices, hospitals, dental practices, optometrists and pharmacies to ensure patients and staff are…

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We are here to help

It is fantastic that lockdown measures are easing, and we are all more able to meet up with friends and family. However, the safety of our patients is still our priority, and we need to continue to take more precautions than shops, pubs and schools etc. due to some patients being more vulnerable than others.…

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Update regarding the South COVID-19 Vaccination Site

From the end of May the South Vaccination Site (The Bay Medical Practice, Shanklin Site) will no longer be delivering COVID-19 vaccinations from the Bay Medical Practice. You will still have access to the vaccination programme and will be offered a vaccine or have the opportunity to book a vaccination when your time comes. If…

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Update

From 9am on Monday 17 May 2021, you will no longer be required to ring the bell to enter the Practice. Our doors will be open during the following hours: Please note; a maximum of 6 persons are to be in our waiting areas at any one time. All patients and visitors are to wear…

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Covid Vaccination Update

We are all delighted by how well the Covid vaccination programme is going and we look forward to this improving the quality of life for all of us as the Roadmap Out of Lockdown begins. If you are 50 or over please do book an appointment for your vaccine as soon as you can: Phone…

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Flu clinic dates for 2020

We are at our capacity for flu Vaccines, we are no longer taking appointments for anyone over the age of 65. Over 65’s Appointment only Monday 5th October – all day in Niton Godshill & Brighstone Monday 12th October – all day in Niton Godshill & Brighstone Monday 19th October – PM in Niton Godshill…

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Flu Vaccination Timings

Please note that, if you are aged between 50 and 64 and not in a clinical at risk group, the earliest you will be offered a flu vaccination is November, providing there is sufficient vaccine.  No appointments will be offered for people in this age group until then. This is to ensure that those who…

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Flu Clinics 2019

Niton Surgery drop in clinic Thursday 26th September 9am – 1pm Tuesday 8th October 5pm – 6pm Brighstone Surgery drop in clinic Monday 30th September 9am – 1pm Friday 4th October 5pm – 6pm Godshill Surgery drop in clinic Wednesday 2nd October 9am – 1pm Wednesday 9th October 5pm – 6pm

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Heat Health Alert

Hot and humid conditions for our region through the week, with warm nights. High temperatures persisting through into Friday when it will become slowly fresher. Easy Read version of: The Heatwave Plan for England: To protect the health of people from the effects of hot weather

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New Check In Screens

Our check in screens are now installed and available for patients to use, there is a slight delay at Niton but this should be resolved very soon. Please use the screens to also feedback on how we did today via our FFT.

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