Granta Medical Practice update August 2021

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Here at Granta, we are always looking at new ways to connect with our patients and help assist them with their health care journey.

One of the options we are currently considering is a mobile telephone app called Airmid; a patient-facing app designed for patients and GP surgeries alike. From viewing upcoming appointments to video consultations, viewing your medical records and ordering your medication, you can manage all your health care needs in one place. There is also the option of incorporating and tracking your own personal health goals with Apple Health and Google Fit.

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Airmid is a simple, secure app which you can log into using your NHS app login or your SystmOnline account. An NHS app login can also be created directly via Airmid.

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Over the next few weeks we are planning to trial this mobile app with a number of pre-selected patients to test its suitability.  If you have the NHS app, why not download Airmid and take a look? We would welcome any feedback you may have.

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Sandra East, Head of Patient Services, email: sandra.east@nhs.net

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2021 Flu Clinics

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, having your flu vaccination is more important than ever. It is important because if you are at risk from coronavirus, you are also more at risk of problems from flu.  Additionally, if you get flu and coronavirus at the same time, research shows you are more likely to be seriously ill.

This year the flu vaccine will be given to people who:

·        Are 50 and over

·        Have certain health conditions

·        Are pregnant

·        Are in long-stay residential care

·        Receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick

·        Live with someone who’s at high risk from coronavirus

·        Frontline health or social care workers.

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From 1st July 2021 you will be able to book your flu jab and, as a Granta patient, you have the flexibility of choosing when and where you would like to go for your vaccination.  Clinic dates are as follows:-

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• Saturday 11th September      Sawston Medical Centre, Shelford Health Centre & Linton Health Centre

• Sunday 12th September        Market Hill Surgery, Royston

• Saturday 9th October            Sawston Medical Centre & Linton Health Centre 

• Sunday 10th October             Market Hill Surgery, Royston

• Saturday 23rd October          Shelford Health Centre

When you ring to book your appointment, please state your preferred date, preferred venue and give your age so that you can be booked in for the most appropriate vaccine.

Please note, we do not currently have dates for the child flu clinics as we are waiting on delivery information.

Did you know … having your flu jab at your doctors’ surgery is the quickest and most convenient way as there are no forms to fill out – the doctors and nurses have your medical history at their finger-tips.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sandra East, Head of Patient Services

Granta Medical Practices

Tel: 0300 234 5555, sandra.east@nhs.net

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Posted Aug 22 21

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