The surgery remains open today, however incoming telephone calls from 1.00 pm will be handled by CHOC. If you have a booked appointment please attend the surgery as normal. Please … [continue] Weds 7 October – Important surgery information
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Prescription text messaging service
Our prescription text messaging service has a new number – 0790 357 2883 Please allow up to 72 hours for your prescription to reach the destination pharmacy.
Flu vaccination programme
Coils and Smear appointments
As well as Smears we are now seeing patients for Coil fits. Please telephone Reception who will book you an appointment, initially a telephone consultation with a Nurse for Smears … [continue] Coils and Smear appointments
Medical Students
From 16 September we have two (third year) Medical Students on placement with the Practice. It is obviously an important part of their training to spend some time in GP … [continue] Medical Students
Farewell – Message from Dr Fiona Ironside
FAREWELL Message from Dr Fiona Ironside I wanted to let you all know that I am leaving Lowther as a partner at the end of the month. My decision is driven by … [continue] Farewell – Message from Dr Fiona Ironside
Flu vaccinations
Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November and December, providing there is sufficient vaccine, and no appointments will be offered for … [continue] Flu vaccinations
New Staff
We would like to say a warm welcome and introduce you to our new members of staff: Mike Hunter, Operations Improvement Manager Lesley Bethwaite, Site Manager Dr Magda Rocha, GP … [continue] New Staff
July – Patient survey / Patient and telephone stats
For results from our July report and to view the July patient and telephone stats please visit Patient survey and results
Face Masks
If you are contacting the surgery about face mask information Click on the link below to take you to the Government website whihc has all the information that you will … [continue] Face Masks
Telephones
We do understand the problem patients have in contacting our Practice via telephone, especially during the current time when a lot of patient care is being actioned via telephone rather … [continue] Telephones
Staff training – Weds 8 July
The Practice will be closed for staff training from 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 8 July The surgery will not re-open until the following morning and urgent cover during this time … [continue] Staff training – Weds 8 July
Patient Survey Results
For results from our June report, please visit Patient survey and results
DEMAND FOR APPOINTMENTS
We are seeing an increase in demand for appointments, as lockdown restrictions ease. At the Practice we are still taking lots of precautions to prevent the spread of infection and … [continue] DEMAND FOR APPOINTMENTS
Smear appts
If you have received a letter that your smear is due please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. A TELEPHONE consultation with our Practice Nurse will be booked initially. … [continue] Smear appts
Advice for Diabetic patients following the latest data and COVID 19
Please click on the link below for frequently asked questions about Diabetes following the latest data and COVID19 https://bit.ly/2ZVCCKT
Info regarding COVID 19 from Cumbria CCG
Info and Key points regarding COVID 19 from Cumbria CCG www.northcumbriaccg.nhs.uk/covid19
How to access healthcare during the Coronavirus outbreak
How health and care services have had to adapt and we all need to use them differently Why we need you to prioritise looking after your own health at this … [continue] How to access healthcare during the Coronavirus outbreak
Update following Government review of lockdown arrangements
Following the easing of lockdown arrangements, we would like to remind patients that entry to the practice is still being strictly controlled. The doors are open BUT PLEASE ONLY ENTER … [continue] Update following Government review of lockdown arrangements
NHS is still here for you
Remember the NHS is still here to help for other conditions, ie if you have new symptoms. Please click on the link below for more information.
Coronavirus – Caring for people at highest clinical risk
Dear patients As you may be aware the Government have sent over a million letters to patients advising them that they are in a ‘at risk’ group and should isolate … [continue] Coronavirus – Caring for people at highest clinical risk
Enquiries about your need to isolate for 12 weeks
Thank you for your enquiry about your need to isolate for 12 weeks. Please follow this link to the Government guidance. This guidance covers the whole of the UK population and … [continue] Enquiries about your need to isolate for 12 weeks
BE KIND
We asked the children at Whitehaven and Workington Academies for their messages to our elderly and isolated patients during the Coronavirus pandemic. We are overwhelmed with their responses. Thank you. … [continue] BE KIND
Cumbria County Council Info
Cumbria County Council new Emergency support helpline for vulnerable people (people at high risk of becoming seriously ill) needing urgent help who have NO support from family or friends PLEASE DO NOT USE FOR ROUTINE ENQUIRIES Cumbria County Council … [continue] Cumbria County Council Info
Requests for Sick notes / Self Isolation Notes for Coronavirus (COVID 19)
Requests for certification of absence from work may fall into five categories: 1. Personally affected – isolating for seven days 2. Personally affected – remaining unwell for over seven days … [continue] Requests for Sick notes / Self Isolation Notes for Coronavirus (COVID 19)
Appts – Vit B12 & Depos
Face to face appointments for Vitamin B12 and Depos are now available to book with our Nurses/HCA. These are not available online and can only be booked by telephoning our … [continue] Appts – Vit B12 & Depos
Contacting the surgery – please help us to reduce calls
We have received lots of calls today by patients who have been advised to contact us by their employers or by Schools. Before contacting us please read the following guidance. If … [continue] Contacting the surgery – please help us to reduce calls
Coronavirus – Important Update for all patients
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we ask that patients DO NOT attend the surgery unless you have spoken to a Nurse or GP first. Please tel prior to attending the surgery if you … [continue] Coronavirus – Important Update for all patients
Coronavirus Update / Online appointments
All online appointments have been suspended on the advice of NHS England regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. To book an appointment please telephone Reception on 01946 692241. – Please note that reception … [continue] Coronavirus Update / Online appointments