The Surgery will be closed on Monday, 19 September – Bank Holiday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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Medical Students
Monday, 12 September sees our new attachment of Year 3 medical students arrive in the Practice. We have 4 blocks of two students for eight week periods from 12 September … [continue] Medical Students
Bank Holiday – Monday, 29 August
Don’t forget, we are approaching the Bank Holiday weekend 😎so the Practice will be closed on Monday, 29 August. Please allow 3 working days for repeat prescription requests.
17 August – Staff sickness
GPs get sick too 🙁 Unfortunately our clinical team are very short staffed today due to sickness. This means we will only be able to deal with emergency appointment requests … [continue] 17 August – Staff sickness
Cumbria County Council – The Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund is available to people who are struggling to afford energy, food, water bills and other essentials – and will be available until 30 September 2022. The … [continue] Cumbria County Council – The Household Support Fund
CQC INSPECTION
Thank you to those who helped provide feedback for our CQC inspection. Our full report is available via the link below. Summary: overall Good Safe: Good Caring : Good Effective: … [continue] CQC INSPECTION
New Trainees
We welcome our new GP Trainees – Dr Eunice Edemhanria and Dr Maryam Yammama and new F2 – Dr Jennifer Peck and say goodbye to Dr Sarah Njeri and Dr … [continue] New Trainees
Fit (Sick note)
If you need a Fit (sick note), no need to wait in the telephone queue for an appointment – just use the ONLINE CONSULT facility via our website home page … [continue] Fit (Sick note)
Copeland Summer Holiday Fun days – Free for children aged 0-19 years
School summer holidays are fast approaching! Take a look at Copeland Summer Holiday Fun days – free of charge for children aged 0-19 years
Family Action – FamilyLine – Free support service
Family Action -FamilyLine – A free support service available for all Cumbrian families commissioned by Cumbria County Council. Please click on the link below https://www.family-action.org.uk/…/children…/familyline/
Face mask/covering update – 07.07.22
Due to the current Covid rates and the impact on our staffing levels, our staff have been asked to continue to wear masks in all areas of the Practice. We … [continue] Face mask/covering update – 07.07.22
Practice closed 14 July from 1.00 pm for staff training
The Practice will be closed for staff training from 1.00 pm on Thursday, 14 July. The surgery will not re-open until the following morning and urgent cover during this … [continue] Practice closed 14 July from 1.00 pm for staff training
Face Mask Update
Patients with respiratory symptoms should continue to wear (will be offered one) a face mask or covering – if tolerated when attending the surgery. All other patients are not required … [continue] Face Mask Update
Covid infection recovery letters
COVID infection recovery letters: Options available for patients requiring letters confirming recovery after COVID infection are as follows: Download the NHS App, you will be able to show a copy … [continue] Covid infection recovery letters
Practice closed for staff training – 15 June pm
The Practice will be closed for staff training from 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 15 June. The surgery will not re-open until the following morning and urgent cover during this … [continue] Practice closed for staff training – 15 June pm
B12 appts now available online
Appointments with our Health Care Assistant for B12 injections will shortly be available to book online. Please only book these appointments if you have been asked to do so by … [continue] B12 appts now available online
Bank holiday 2/3 June
Don’t forget – double Bank holiday in June when the Practice will be closed on Thursday, 2 June and Friday 3 June, so remember to request repeat meds in time … [continue] Bank holiday 2/3 June
Latest update on Practice arrangements
No longer mandatory for staff or patients to wear a mask. However, we would be grateful if you are presenting with viral symptoms that you do still wear a face … [continue] Latest update on Practice arrangements
Thursday 12 May – Practice closed from 1.00 pm
The Practice will be closed for staff training from 1.00 pm on Thursday, 12 May. The surgery will not re-open until the following morning and urgent cover during this time … [continue] Thursday 12 May – Practice closed from 1.00 pm
Easter break – Practice opening times
Don’t forget during the Easter break the Practice is closed on Friday 15 April and Monday 18 April so remember to request repeat meds in time to allow for 3 … [continue] Easter break – Practice opening times
Face Coverings – GP Practices
Please remember to wear a face covering when attending the Practice for an appointment or calling in at Reception to collect an item. We are rapidly using up our supply. … [continue] Face Coverings – GP Practices
WHY DO I STILL HAVE TO WEAR A FACE COVERING IN SURGERY?
Q:Why do I need to wear a mask in surgery now restrictions have lifted elsewhere? We are continuing to follow NHS England guidelines on PPE in the surgery. The surgery … [continue] WHY DO I STILL HAVE TO WEAR A FACE COVERING IN SURGERY?
Weds 16 March
The Practice will be closed for staff training from 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 16 March. The surgery will not re-open until the following morning and urgent cover during this time … [continue] Weds 16 March
Online appts
From Monday, 21 February some of our Telephone Consultation slots with GPs and Nurse Practitioners will also release online at 8.00 am. These will be available to book via Patient Access … [continue] Online appts
Trainee Update
GP Trainees – We welcome to the Practice Dr Iranlowe Moyoloye, GP Trainee who joins Dr Sarah Njeri on the GP Trainee Programme.. A GP Trainee is a qualified Doctor … [continue] Trainee Update
Covid-19 – Mask Update
Update as at 25/01/22 To help protect patients and staff, we will continue to ask all patients, staff and visitors, to continue to wear masks, use sanitiser and respect social … [continue] Covid-19 – Mask Update
GP/NP Telephone appts still available today!
Telephone appts GP/NP are still available to book today online via Patient Access App and My GP App or by ringing Reception
Online appts
Flu vaccinations (under and over 65), Smears, Telephone Contraception consultations are all available to book online. You can also book appointments for bloods but please only book these if you … [continue] Online appts
Important Practice Update
The government is announcing an increase in Covid19 cases every day and pushing to increase the numbers of the population who are fully vaccinated and have had their booster. In … [continue] Important Practice Update
Results or general medication queries
If you are calling the surgery for RESULTS or GENERAL MEDICATION QUERIES please call after 2.00 pm (01946 692241, select option 2). This will help to reduce the volume of … [continue] Results or general medication queries