COVID Vaccines 2022

Unfortunately due to regional supply issues we are no longer planning to deliver COVID Vaccines at Parkway Medical Group.

Please contact 119 or go on line https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

New online mental health service launches in Newcastle and Gateshead

A new free, safe and anonymous online mental health service is now available for people living in Newcastle and Gateshead.

Togetherall is a place where you can safely voice your feelings and connect with others for your wellbeing. The service is available 24/7 and moderated by mental health professionals and led by an on-duty clinical team to ensure users are safe and supported.

Togetherall is the latest in a series of new mental health services commissioned for local people. It follows the recent launch of a mental health support line operated by Tyneside and Northumberland Mind (every day 8am to 10pm (age 16+) on 0330 174 3174 (charged at local rate), as well as the Qwell online counselling and emotional wellbeing service.

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COVID-19 Vaccination - summary of vaccine schedule

	Cohort	First Dose	Second Dose	Third dose	Booster
Over 18	- Age 40 and over - Health social care staff - carers of elderly/disabled person - age 18 and over living with immunosuppressed - person age 18-64 in at risk group (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer or Moderna AZ suitable for those 40+ only	Same vaccine as first dose, 8-week interval	Not unless contacted by specialist or GP practice	3 months after 2^nd dose, either Pfizer or half-dose Moderna
	Immunosuppressed age 18 and over (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer or Moderna	Same vaccine as first dose, 8-week interval	Pfizer or Moderna. Specialist will contact Pt and advise timing of 3^rd dose	3 months after 3^rd dose, either Pfizer or half-dose Moderna
	18-39 not in at risk group (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer or Moderna	Same vaccine as first dose, 8-week interval	Not recommended currently	3 months after 3^rd dose, either Pfizer or half-dose Moderna
Under 18	Immunosuppressed age 12-15 (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 30 microgram	Pfizer, 8-week interval	Pfizer. Specialist will contact Pt and advise timing of 3^rd dose	3 months after 3^rd dose, Pfizer
	Immunosuppressed age 16-17 (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 30 microgram	Pfizer, 8-week interval	Pfizer. Specialist will contact Pt and advise timing of 3^rd dose	3 months after 3^rd dose, Pfizer
	12–15-year-olds in at risk group- table 4 Green book chapter 14a, including contacts of immunosuppressed person (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 30 microgram	Pfizer, 8-week interval	Not recommended currently	3 months after 2^nd dose, Pfizer
	Age 16-17 at in an at risk group (table 3 Greenbook) (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 30 microgram	Pfizer, 8-week interval	Not recommended currently	3 months after 2^nd dose, Pfizer
	Age 12–15 not in higher risk group (12-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 30 microgram	Pfizer, 12-week interval	Not recommended currently	Not recommended currently
	Age 16-17 not in higher risk group (12-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 30 microgram	Pfizer, 12-week interval	Not recommended currently	3 months after 2^nd dose, Pfizer
	Immunosuppressed age 5-11	Pfizer 10 microgram	Pfizer, 8 week interval	Still in development	Still in development
	Age 5-11 in a clinical risk group, or household contact of immunocompromised (4-week deferral after Covid +ve)	Pfizer 10 microgram	Pfizer, 8 week interval	Not recommended currently	Not recommended currently
	Age 5-11 not in a higher risk group	Pfizer 10 microgram WAITING FOR PROTOCOL	Pfizer, 12 week interval WAITING FOR PROTOCOL	Not recommended currently	Not recommended currently

COVID - 19 - changes to rules 24.2.2022

From the 24th February 2022 you will still be required to wear a mask when entering the practice unless you are exempt. The guidance is from NHS England and is a requirement across all NHS services.

bekind

Small acts of kindness, such as a ‘thank you’, can make a positive impact on someone’s day, and help staff feel valued about the difference they are making to people’s lives. However, some NHS staff have experienced abuse from people, which has impacted on their mental health. This is not ok.

Do It Online

Online Services - NHS App

Update: changes to Online Access from 20th March 2023

Please note:

Patients that already use the NHS App or NHS website, online services will resume on the 20th March 2023.

Patients who access online services with other methods will no longer be able to do so after the 2nd March 2023 - we are encouraging all patients to sign up with the NHS App or the NHS Wesbite so that you can continue to use online services on and after the 20th March 2023.

GP online services allow you to access a range of services via your computer, mobile or tablet. Once you have signed up, you will be able to:

book or cancel appointments online
renew or order repeat prescriptions online
view parts of your GP record, including information about medication, allergies, vaccinations, previous illnesses and test results

You can still contact the practice by phone or in person, this is just another option, which other patients have found is more convenient and saves them time. More information including “how to” leaflets and videos of patients and why they are using GP online services are available at www.nhs.uk/gponlineservices

How to sign-up

We are encouraging our patient to sign up with the NHS APP or the NHS Website

Information on NHS App and NHS Website

For more information, please contact reception or next time you visit the surgery, bring with you a piece of photo ID (passport, driving licence) and something with your address on like a bank statement but not a gas or electric bill. If you don’t have these, please talk to us and we will help you sign-up