**FLU CLINICS**

Rawnsley Surgery are running a WALK IN FLU CLINIC on Saturday 19th September 2020 between 9am and 2pm. Due to COVID-19 our Flu clinics will operate on the Surgery Car Park to enable a safe environment. A face covering will be required unless you are Medically unable to wear one. Please prepare for the bad weather however wearing a short sleeve t-shirt under your coat would help keep waiting times to a minimum.

** Please note that this clinic is for patients aged 65+ and those patients who have a chronic disease. This does not include the new government guidelines of anyone aged 50+, information regarding patients in this category will be informed at a later date**

**COVID-19**

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS

Rawnsley Surgery has implemented the following measures in response to guidance issued by NHS England and Public Health England.

As of 17th March we are moving to a phone first model. 

You will not be able to walk directly into the surgery. 

You may find the dedicated 111 coronavirus site a useful source of information https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

All patients contacting us with cough, fever, or cold like symptoms, will be triaged, and may be directed to use the 111 symptom tracker (online) service.  You should only seek advice if you are unable to manage your symptoms at home. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HOME.

If you are worried about the virus, you can read the latest public health guidance HERE - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Self-care and Prescriptions

Please help us where you can by self caring for all minor injuries and illnesses and visiting https://www.nhs.uk/ for information. This site also gives you access to an online service.

Prescription services are not affected EXCEPT that we aim to process 100% electronically, so we will ask you to nominate a pharmacy if you haven't already. 

Early Prescriptions and additional medications will not be given, so please wait until your next batch is due