CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19 Vaccine: We will get in touch when it’s your turn to be vaccinated – please do not contact the Surgery before then
The first phase of the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme has begun. However, initially the vaccination will be prioritised for those over 80, care home workers and residents, and frontline health and care staff. These vaccinations will be delivered through a limited number of hospital and GP hubs. See this leaflet explaining who was chosen for the first group and why.
If you are in a priority group, when it is the right time, you will receive an invitation to come forward for your vaccination. This will either be by letter, phone, or text message. The message will include all the information you will need to book your appointment.
This is going to be a long-term programme and it will likely take until at least spring before all high-risk groups have been offered a COVID-19 vaccine.
Please help us and do not contact the practice or other NHS services to get an appointment for a COVID vaccination until you are contacted. Please also continue to follow the national guidance to control the virus and save lives.
Information on the vaccine is available here.
FAQs
Advice on the surgery
How will I see a clinician?
How do I contact the surgery?
If you would like to book an appointment or require other services provided by the surgery, please do not attend the practice. Instead please stay home and call 020 3141 0700 or email the practice lamccg.knightshill@nhs.net.
How do I get my repeat prescriptions?
If you are a registered patient you may request your prescription by emailing or calling the surgery.
How can I get a fit / sick note for work?
Information on face coverings
We understand that some patients will be anxious about wearing a mask especially those with certain medical conditions.
GP’s are not able to provide exemption letters for patients who believe they should be exempt from wearing a face covering.
The current guidance suggests there is no requirement for the public to provide medical evidence for exemption from wearing face masks therefore a self-declaration should be sufficient.
Please go to the GOV.UK link
here for more information on the use of face coverings. You can also find exemption card templates
here.
For specific requirements in reference to public transport, shops or other areas where masks are required please contact those specific companies for further information.
General COVID-19 Advice
Advice from NHS England & Goverment
The government have put in place measures to keep people safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, details of which can be found at Gov.uk/coronavirus.
Advice on how to manage "mild" symptoms
If you are experiencing "mild" symptoms of coronavirus please make sure you:
When to use the NHS 111 service
Advice for diabetics
For people living with diabetes and their families, Diabetes UK have provided specialist advice on their website. If you are concerned about your condition during this time, please contact the practice.
Guidance on shielding
Advice for looking after your mental health
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means that life is changing for all of us for a while. It may cause you to feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, lonely or frustrated.
Domestic violence
The household isolation instruction as a result of coronavirus does not apply if you need to leave your home to escape domestic abuse.
Friends, family, neighbours and community members can be a vital lifeline to those living with domestic abuse. If you are worried that someone you know may be a victim of domestic abuse, reassure them that the police and support services are still there to help and direct them to sources of support.
Information on face coverings
We understand that some patients will be anxious about wearing a mask especially those with certain medical conditions.
GP’s are not able to provide exemption letters for patients who believe they should be exempt from wearing a face covering.
The current guidance suggests there is no requirement for the public to provide medical evidence for exemption from wearing face masks therefore a self-declaration should be sufficient.
Please go to the GOV.UK link
here for more information on the use of face coverings. You can also find exemption card templates
here.
For specific requirements in reference to public transport, shops or other areas where masks are required please contact those specific companies for further information.
Local community support
Need help or support
If you or someone you care for need support during these unprecedented times, please find local support here.