Author: Bindhu Babu

In line with the Government’s announcement, the NHS is aiming to offer every adult the chance to book a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year. This means … [continue] COVID-19 booster vaccine

Targeted measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant take effect New measures to respond to emergence of Omicron variant come into force at 4am Face coverings … [continue] Measures against Omicron variant come into effect

Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) The Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) aims to resolve missing or incorrect vaccination records for people vaccinated in England or abroad, who have a current … [continue] Missing or incorrect Covid-19 vaccination records

General Practice Fact Sheet (updated October 2021) What’s happening?  – Including COVID-19 vaccination appointments, the total number of appointments delivered in general practice has increased by over 18% in the … [continue] G.P Campaign Fact Sheet.

What is self care? Self care is about treating minor illnesses at home and seeking help when you need it. It is also about managing any conditions you have in … [continue] Self Care

Boosters and third doses will appear on the COVID Pass in England, making it easy for people to show their vaccine status when travelling abroad. NHS COVID Pass can now … [continue] Boosters added to NHS COVID Pass for travel

Please see the Vimeo version of a CT video produced for patients who attended their Lung Health Check and then referred for a low dose CT. We have found that … [continue] Lung Health Check

Please download or print the patient information leaflet for Lucie Wedgwood Surgery, for your convenience.  

#If you have had your 2nd vaccination dose for COVID-19 six months ago, you  are eligible to have the COVID-19 booster. Please contact the surgery to book your COVID-19 booster. … [continue] COVID VACCINATIONS AND FLU VACCINATIONS

The  Practice Booklet 2021 will provide you with information on Social, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, General Health, Elderly care/ Carers Where to get help – if unwell, Contraception and Sexual … [continue] Practice Booklet

My Pregnancy Notes is an online resource for women to view and manage details of their pregnancy. Pregnant women across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are able to self-refer in to maternity services at UHNM. Sign up … [continue] My Pregnancy Notes

The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has launched a series of on line work plans and worksheets to help teach primary and secondary school students how to protect their privacy on … [continue] Teaching Kids Privacy Online

What’s on Sept 2021  

Global shortage of blood bottles impacts non-urgent blood testing. Due to a global shortage of blood bottles, we have been directed to postpone all non-urgent blood tests at this time. … [continue] Global shortage of blood bottles

Further information is available from the government website on the benefits of regular screening. If you wish to no longer continue with your cervical screening please complete the required form. … [continue] Cervical Smear Campaign

We kindly request patients to avoid making  prescription requests over the telephone.  This is to try and reduce the burden on the call system which will make it easier for … [continue] Prescriptions Update

Coronavirus Advice From Doctors of the World.

NHS Data-sharing Your data matters – read more on the NHS website Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information, which can be used to help … [continue] Your Data and the NHS

Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine New guidance has been issued for the use of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. This follows further reviews by the independent regulator, the MHRA, and the Commission … [continue] COVID-19 vaccination and blood clotting