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PATIENT SURVEY

The Patient Survey which has been running since the beginning of December has now finished (9th January). Thank you to all who took part.  We will be publishing the results shortly - watch this space!

 

NEWSLETTER

The latest edition of the Carnewater Chronicle is availble for you to download - please see link on the right of this page.  Or you can pick up a copy in your surgery - happy reading!

Children in Need

Thanks to the hard work of our staff, the support of our Patients' Group (see link on right for more info) and the generosity of our patients we raised an excellent £342 .62 for Children in Need!  Well Done Carnewater!

 

Weight Matters

Do you want to manage your weight, but don't want to join a group?  Take a look at the Weight Matters website - see link on right of page.

NEW PATIENTS

You can now register on line - follow the "Register Now "link below 

Dr Fitzpatrick

We are sorry to announce that Dr Fitzpatrick has decided to take a career break and so has left Carnewater Practice.  We are sure that you join with us in wishing her well with her future plans.

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Cold or Flu

 

Resources

Colds & Flu
A factsheet on the causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention of colds & the flu

NHS Choices - is it the common cold or the flu?
Colds and flu can share some of the same symptoms (sneezing, coughing, sore throat) but are caused by different viruses, and flu can be much more serious.  Find out more.


Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Influenza – flu – is a highly infectious and potentially serious illness caused by influenza viruses.  Each year the make-up of the seasonal flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza viruses that the World Healflujabsth Organization decide are most likely to be circulating in the coming winter.

Regular immunisation (vaccination) is given free of charge to the following at-risk people, to protect them from seasonal flu:

  • people aged 65 or over,
  • people with a serious medical condition
  • if you are pregnant
  • people living in a residential or nursing home
  • the main carers for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer becomes ill
  • healthcare or social care professionals directly involved in patient care


Resources

For more information on flu immunisation, including background information on the vaccine and how you can get the jab, see Seasonal flu jab.

HPA - Season Flu Guide

RCGP & RPS Joint Statement on Flu Vaccines

Seasonal Flu guide


These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
 
For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS DirectNHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare servicesNHS ChoicesDepartment of HealthMy Surgery Website