Hopwood Medical Centre

This is a reminder that prescription requests take a minimum of 48 hours for the practice to process and longer if there is a query to clarify. Due to the volume of prescriptions, pharmacies are also needing more time to dispense the medication. Thank you for your patience and understanding

Those of you considered to be at the greatest risk from CV19 will have received letters advising that you stay at home and shield.

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Updated 17th April Stay home, protect the NHS and save lives

The government have launched a new website where you can get advice and guidance on topics such as:- Going to work Feeling safe Getting food/unemployment Having somewhere to live... Mental health and wellbeing
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Available to all our patients aged 11-25

All patients at very high risk from COVID 19 who should be shielding ( must stay at home for 12 weeks) will now have received their letter from NHS England. We are checking the list for accuracy but if you think that you should or should not be on the list please contact the practice and we will review your case. The criteria for inclusion is laid down by NHSE and not the practice

COVID 19 and children-what you need to know
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A number of children/babies have missed immunisation appointments. Unless self-isolating or symptomatic with coronavirus symptoms, it is important that children are brought to the surgery for immunisations to reduce future risk

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Thank you to all our patients for your cooperation and understanding and all the frontline and keyworkers
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Please note Hopwood Medical Centre is open on Good Friday and Easter Monday-all contacts remain by phone only
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To simplify your ordering of repeat prescriptions:-
1-download the NHS app and following the instructions to register. This will allow you to order your repeat medications via your smartphone
2-make sure you have nominated a pharmacy, which will allow your prescription to be sent electronically by the practice

Please stay at home