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Open Door Wins Primary Care Networks, GP or Community Provider of the Year at HSJ Awards 2021

Published on 23 November 2021.

Care Plus Group is both very proud and thrilled to announce that Open Door has been named as the Winner of the Primary Care Networks, GP or Community Provider of the Year at this year’s HSJ Awards.

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Vaccinating young people aged 16 and 17

Published on 09 August 2021.

We will be inviting young people in this age group to receive their vaccination as soon as possible – you do not need to contact us. Parental consent will not be required to be vaccinated.

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Surgery Afternoon Closure Dates

Published on 22 July 2021.

Please note on Thursday 23rd September, Thursday 28th October and Thursday 25th November, Open Door will be closed for the afternoon from 2pm for staff training.

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People urged to book their COVID vaccination when offered  

Published on 27 May 2021.

With new variants of coronavirus circulating in some parts of the country, it is more important than ever to have your COVID vaccination as soon as you are offered it, and to make sure you get your 2nd dose as soon as you are able, to ensure full protection.

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Easter Weekend Opening Times

Published on 30 March 2021.

We are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday for primary care, however we are still open on Friday and Saturday this week for Covid vaccinations.

If you have an urgent medical need that cannot wait until the practice is next open, please call 01472 256 256

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Covid vaccination programme

Published on 11 January 2021.

We are delighted to be offering the COVID-19 vaccine to our patients, with the rollout well underway as we vaccinate our more vulnerable patients, care home residents and staff first.

We understand there is a huge amount of interest in the vaccine however, please do not contact the Practice to book an appointment. The vaccination programme will take months, it will not happen in a few days. Please be patient, do not worry, no one will be excluded from the programme and when it is the right time for you to be vaccinated, we will contact you to book your appointments. In the meantime, do continue to follow all the guidance to control the virus and save lives.

You can get information about the COVID-19 Vaccination online at www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination.

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CORONAVIRUS ADVICE

Published on 01 December 2020.

In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, the practice is performing telephone triage for all patients prior to determining the best course of action for their care. Therefore, please be aware, that you will receive a call back from the appropriate medical professional to discuss your health problem.

Do not under any circumstances attend surgery without being asked to do so after telephone assessment. If you do attend for an appointment, please wear something that covers your nose and mouth if you can.

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Flu vaccine update

Published on 12 October 2020.

Please see the message below from Public Health England about flu vaccine supplies and why you may need to wait for your vaccine:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-why-you-are-being-asked-to-wait/flu-vaccine-supplies-and-why-you-need-to-wait-for-your-vaccine

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Issue with Non-Urgent Blood Tests

Published on 08 October 2020.

Please see the message below from the Hospital Trust which means we are currently unable to undertake non-urgent blood tests

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Contacting the Surgery

Published on 25 September 2020.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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