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The Wates group of construction are in possession of the entire Gascoigne site due to construction project; Orchards Medical Health centre’s main entrance will be open at all times via the current footpath off Gascoigne Road. However, patients will not be able to park in the rear parking permit bays and the disabled bay adjacent to the entrance – we apologise for any inconvenience.

Did you know that young children get around 10 minor illnesses each year, & these often fall in the winter months?

You can use this website to find information about your child's symptoms, see how you can help them & know when and where to seek help:

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/

If you have a smartphone, download the Healthier Together app to help you when your child is unwell here:

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/about-us/adding-our-website

All patients over the age of 65 and those in the ‘at risk’ categories are offered Flu vaccinations annually between September to end of January and also Pneumonia vaccinations as per current recommendations.We offer these vaccination on a 'walk-in basis'

Children aged 2 & 3 years old (in addition to children under 18 in an at risk group) are now also offered the Flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray. Childrens vaccinations are given by our practice nurses and require a pre-booked appointment.

The vaccine helps reduce the risk of Respiratory syncytial Virus causing serious problems such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

If you're aged 75 to 79, GP surgery will contact you about getting vaccinated.

Please CLICK HERE for more information.

A GP, nurse or pharmacist will generally not give you a prescription for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for a range of minor health conditions. Please find more details by visiting the link below. 

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/why-cant-i-get-prescription-over-counter-medicine/ 

Please click on the link below to tell us about your experience of care. This can be both positive or negative 

 https://www.cqc.org.uk/give-feedback-on-care 

The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice. This, alongside expansions to the pharmacy blood pressure checking and contraception services, will save up to 10 million general practice team appointments a year across England and help patients access quicker and more convenient care, including the supply of appropriate medicines for minor illness.

What is Pharmacy First?

The Pharmacy First Service builds on the previous Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by enabling community pharmacies to manage patients for seven common conditions, following specific clinical pathways.

More details about the service, speak to your local community pharmacy, your medicines optimisation team colleagues or refer to the link below:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/community-pharmacy-advanced-service-specification-nhs-pharmacy-first-service/