BOOSTER JABS

In line with the Government’s announcement, the NHS is aiming to offer every adult the chance to book a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year. This means our practice is now prioritising the booster rollout.

As part of this, some of our routine services may be stood down temporarily to allow us to focus on protecting as many patients as possible.

We are still there for anyone who may need care for an urgent need, but would ask for patience as we support this key national priority over the coming weeks. We hope to be able to stand back up any services as soon as possible and will update this page as soon as we know more.

Please don’t forget there are many services available for you, depending on your condition. These include:

Self-care – This is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries such as hangovers, coughs, colds, grazes, small cuts or sore throats. Many of these can be treated at home, simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest.
Pharmacy – Pharmacists can give advice on and treat a range of symptoms. They can support you with things such as diarrhoea, earaches, painful coughs, sticky eyes, teething and rashes.
NHS 111 – You can access 111 online or via the telephone. This is for any urgent but non-life threatening health concerns. They will be able to signpost you to the relevant service and provide advice where appropriate, or book you in to an Urgent Treatment Centre.
A&E / 999 – You should only attend A&E or dial 999 in a life-threatening emergency such as severe bleeding, breathing difficulties and severe chest pain.

If you are now eligible for your COVID-19 booster please book it as soon as you can. It is vital as many people as possible get boosted as soon as possible. Please do not ring the practice regarding your boosters, instead visit Covid-19 Vaccine | City Of Wolverhampton Council or call 119 to book an appointment or to find a walk-in clinic near you. You can also find out more about who is eligible, how the vaccine is given and other frequently asked questions. If you are a housebound patient, there is a community team which will be coming out to you to vaccinate you, so please do not contact your GP as the team will be making contact with you.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Check if you have coronavirus symptoms
  Find out about the main symptoms of coronavirus and where to get medical advice if you think you have them.
• What to do if you or someone you live with has symptoms of coronavirus
  Advice about not leaving your home (self-isolation) and looking after yourself if you or someone you live with has symptoms.
• People at higher risk from coronavirus
  Advice for people at higher risk from coronavirus, including older people, people with health conditions and pregnant women.
• Coronavirus in children
  Advice about symptoms of coronavirus in children, including when to get medical help if your child seems unwell.
• Staying at home to avoid getting coronavirus
  Advice about staying at home to avoid getting coronavirus, including when you can leave your home and how to get medical help.
• Help the NHS respond to coronavirus
  Find out what you can do to help the NHS respond to the spread of coronavirus.
• Links to more information about coronavirus
  Links to government advice, information for health professionals and advice for other parts of the UK.

For further information go to nhs.uk/coronavirus or gov.uk/coronavirus.

Advice accurate as of 21/05/2020.