IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PATIENTS
Due to having two doctors off with covid this week we will still be seeing any pre-booked patients today during the surgery closure time. If you have an appointment today, please do still attend.
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Do not contact your practice about the COVID-19 vaccine. You will be contacted directly by the NHS. You can also book your vaccine (including boosters) on the NHS website.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you must get a PCR test before visiting your surgery (different to a lateral flow test, for patients with no symptoms). To find out how to book your vaccine or PCR test, go to www.gov.uk/coronavirus or call 119
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Before contacting your GP practice, please consider using NHS 111 online to check your symptoms
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Have you had your Covid-19 vaccine abroad?
To update your vaccine record you will need to follow this link Tell the NHS about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you've had abroad - NHS (www.nhs.uk) , unfortunately the sugery is unable to update your record directly.
Using eConsult when the surgery is closed
If you require support when the surgery is closed (including weekends and bank holidays) you can still use the eConsult service for self-help and pharmacy advice regarding your condition.
If you have a medical problem and you're not sure what to do, please use the 111 online service which you can access here - NHS 111 online
As always for immediate emergencies, call 999.
Covid-19 Visiting Your GP Surgery
PLEASE WEAR FACE COVERINGS.
COVID-19 PROTECTIONS ARE STILL IN PLACE IN THIS SURGERY.
In line with current Government guidance patients are required to continue to wear a face covering in all healthcare settings.
Face covering primarily protect others, so doing so - unless exempt - is ket to preventing spread of infection.
Continue to respect (2m) social distancing
Test and Isolate if you any symptoms
If you have symptoms you must get a PCR test as soon as possible and before visiting your GP. Rapid lateral flow tests should to be used to confirm infection.
It’s vital that you and anyone in your household isolate until you receive your test result, and for 10 days thereafter if the result is positive.
Wash/Sanitise Hands Regularly
Why not join our Facebook group via www.facebook.com/groups/bexleygrouppractice to access live and up to date news and information on the surgery and engage with the surgery via Facebook
Please note that Facebook is not to be used for complaints regarding the surgery, if you have a complaint we welcome patients to email us at bgp.complaints@nhs.net
NHS APP
**View your Covid vaccine data via the NHS App**
A simple and secure way to access a range of healthcare services on your laptop, smartphone or tablet. You can use the NHS app to:
- Check your symptoms and get instant advice
- View your Covid vaccine data
- Order prescriptions
- View parts of your medical records including information about medications, allergies, vaccinations, previous illnesses and test results.
You can register and verify your identity through the NHS app or on your computer/laptop browser by clicking here.
Alternatively you can use Patient Access
Contact Details
Telephone number: 020 3691 0730
Press 1 for Appointments
Press 2 for Home Visits
Press 3 for Test Results
Press 4 for Prescription Queries
Press 5 for Secretaries and Referral queries
Please note that we have a surgery email address; bexleygrouppractice@nhs.net which is monitored twice daily. The email address can be used to make general enquires. Please do not request home visits or appoitnments via email, this must be done through the appointment line, equally please do not send any urgent requests via the email address unless a member of staff has requested this. If you have any urgent queries please contact us via the telephone numbers shown above or call 111 if your query is out of our opening hours. Thank you.