Winter Planning
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More pressure is placed upon the NHS during the winter months
How can you help?
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At the first sign of illness, seek advice from your pharmacist. Don’t wait until it becomes severe
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You are eligible for the free flu vaccine if you are pregnant, are aged 65 years or over, have a long term health condition*, or are a carer. Children aged 2 or 3 years are also eligible. Make sure you have had yours
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You have access to medical care in the community from 8am to 10pm each weekday
(The surgery is open until 6:30pm each evening and the out of Hours hub operates from 6:30pm to10:00pm)
If urgent on the day, call the surgery 0208 554 1094 or come in, bookings are taken at 8am the hub can be contacted from 2pm on 0203 700 1888
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The surgery is closed on bank holidays
Please make sure that you have enough medicines to cover a holiday period
A&E means accident & emergency, NOT anything & everything
With the current pressures on local NHS services please only go to A&E if it is an absolute must.
If you wouldn't call 999, don't go to A&E