Newsletter - July 2022
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme - reminder
The Vaccine Centre which is now located adjacent to Wickes Building Supplies” and “Curry's Electrical Store”and known as “Thanet Broadstairs” ) Local Vaccination Service (LVS)
NB: Change of opening times:
Tuesday and Thursday: 2.00pm to 6.30pm
Saturday: 8.00am to 2.00pm
Just drop In! - no appointment necessary!
Please remember:
You must wear face masks at the Centre and at Minster Surgery.
Screening Campaign
Are you aged 60 to 74 then this little kit can save your life!
You can now register for a free test kit to be sent to you every 2 years
Search “Bowel Screening/NHS” or by calling 0800 707 60 60
Over 75’s with previous symptoms are still eligible will also be sent a kit every 2 years
Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign
Very appropriate at the present time!
Did you know that Skin Cancer is the UK’s 5th most common type of Cancer and that a change of appearance in a mole is not the only sign? For further information and advice search Skin Cancer (melanoma NHS.
Going on holiday, in the sun, on the beach, please remember:
“Slap on the sunscreen”
Also:
Don’t forget you can get help and advice and make sure your travel Vaccinations are up to date from your local Pharmacist.
Repeat prescriptions
Please ensure you have sufficient medication to last throughout the holiday period and submit requests at least 3 working days beforehand to allow processing time at surgery and your local chemist. Requests submitted prematurely will be held until the due date, unless a specific reason is given.
Please note
The surgery will be closed on:
Wednesday 20th July from 1.00pm onwards for staff training
If you need to see a Doctor during these times please Call 111 for NON URGENT confidential help and advice for you and your family.
For COVID-19 help and advice - Call 119
For urgent/life threatening Cases Call 999 as normal
Patient Liaison Group
A full list of all Committee Members with their contact information is shown on our Notice board in the Waiting Room
Please don’t forget we are always here to help and Support you and you can contact us anytime, by phone or email at kenself@me.com
Our next meeting will held on Monday 11th July and if you have any questions on any of the above or concerns and suggestions you would like raised at our meeting, please contact:
Ken Self on 821200 or Jeanne Lawrence on 821049 or email kenself@me.com