*** COVID-19 VACCINE INVITATIONS ***

We are currently inviting patients aged 18+ to book for their covid-19 vaccination. If you have not yet received an invite via text message, please contact the surgery to book and update your contact details.

We are booking second covid-19 vaccinations in line with the new government guidelines and will be in touch with you when you are due. 

All appointments that Rawnsley Surgery book for your vaccination will take place at:

The Roman Way Hotel, Watlings St, Cannock WS11 1SH

(unless housebound) 

**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.

Please do not attend The Surgery if you or anyone in your household are showing Covid-19 symptoms. 

Our front door is open as usual however, our preferred method of contact would be via telephone.

We are operating a face to face and telephone Triage appointments, this means the receptionist will be asking you more questions to help direct you to the appropriate service. 

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