- FLU SEASON 2023IMPORTANT NOTICE! AUTUMN FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS FLU VACCINE We will be running a “walk in” flu clinic on Saturday 7 October between 9am and 3:30pm for our over 65 and at risk patients. No appointment is necessary. Please check the criteria beforehand as we cannot vaccinate you if you… Read more: FLU SEASON 2023
- Over the counter medication – 2023
- Let’s Talk about BereavementFind the support at www.cumbria.gov.uk/publichealth/bereavement.asp
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. It runs from your heart down through your chest and abdomen. In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and form… Read more: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Stop Smoking App
- Recovery Letters for TravelPlease be advised that the surgery does not provide recovery letters for travel. If you have tested positive and are using the NHS App, your COVID passport will not be available for at least 14 days post the date you were confirmed as having a positive test result. Once the… Read more: Recovery Letters for Travel
- About Kooth – An Anonymous Digital Mental Health Service for 11-18 Year OldsKooth’s confidential and anonymous digital mental health service is available to young people aged 11-18 years old. Many young people are struggling with their mental health. This has been exacerbated with the Coronavirus pandemic. Kooth not only offers counselling support 365 days a year, but also peer support and self… Read more: About Kooth – An Anonymous Digital Mental Health Service for 11-18 Year Olds
- Why are GP Practices still Working Differently?
- An Important Message from Silloth SurgeryWhat you are about to see is a short video that has been put together by the Institute of General Practice Management to highlight the abuse that practice staff are currently receiving throughout the country and unfortunately here at Silloth Group Medical Practice on a daily basis. We operate a… Read more: An Important Message from Silloth Surgery
- NHS AppIf you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the #nhsapp, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. You can use the #nhsapp to get health advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP health record and… Read more: NHS App
- School Aged Immunisation ServiceThe school vaccination programme has resumed and the immunisation team will be continuing with immunisations in schools and community clinics.
- Parent Carer Covid Vaccination advice from the Cumbria SEND partnershipThe following advice is given in partnership with Cumbria County Council and the NHS in Cumbria On 30th December the government updated its priority list for Covid Vaccinations to include unpaid Parent Carers. It now recommends unpaid carers who get Carer’s Allowance or who are the main carer of an… Read more: Parent Carer Covid Vaccination advice from the Cumbria SEND partnership
- Covid-19 VaccineThe COVID-19 vaccine is now approved and will be available for free on the NHS to those who will benefit, starting with those who need it most.
- StoptoberSmoking attacks our lungs and makes it harder to breathe. And looking after our health has never been more important. Search Stoptober to quit smoking and breathe #BetterHealth For support to quit smoking and to download the free app, search Stoptober or click one of the images below. For more… Read more: Stoptober
- Our new way of working…If you have a face to face appointment at our surgery you will be asked to wear a face covering and to sanitise your hands on arrival. You may be given an appointment where a member of our team calls you back or arranges a video call – this is… Read more: Our new way of working…