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Enquiries have been coming in from patients using our new online assess service for the first time so we thought it would be helpful to

We aim to call you as close to your telephone appointment as we can, and normally within one hour at most.

If you have new symptoms of cough, fever or sore throat you are required to wear a mask when at the surgery, for the protection

We continue to provide Covid vaccinations at the Church of The Latter Day Saints in Haborne. The second booster vaccine, for the over 75s, immunosuppressed,

The government have expanded the group of people who are identified as ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ (shielding). This group now includes patients identified by the government’s

The government have announced that they are expanding the group of people who are identified as ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ (shielding). This group now includes patients

The government have announced that they are expanding the group of people who are identified as‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ (shielding). This group now includes patients identified

We are humbled by the continued thoughtfulness, and tolerance of our patients in the crisis. We are very stretched by workload (coronavirus and other illnesses),

Update: Coronavirus vaccine We enter 2021 with mixed emotions: the current wave of coronavirus continues to grow, but also the good news that a second

NHS England have advised us that our first batch of coronavirus vaccinations will be delivered in the next few days. This exciting news is balanced

Some patients are worried that general practice is ‘closed’ because you can’t enter the surgery without contacting us first. In truth, we are as busy

First things first: Keep safe. A week into ‘Lockdown 2’, there are significant developments. Coronavirus levels in Birmingham are high, so the need for all

We want to reassure patients about our service during ‘Lockdown 2’during November. Although some things will feel similar to the lockdown in March, we are

We are holding a Patient Participation Group Meeting on Monday 16th November at 7.00 pm via zoom. Those patients wishing to join the zoom PPG

Flu Campaign 2020/21 Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It is caused by influenza viruses

Ridgacre House Surgery Patient Participation Group  Notes of a Zoom Meeting held on Wednesday 16th September  2020 Present: Bob Dowling (Deputy Chair),Betty Cowley(Secretary),  Janet Haines,

We would like to confirm that we will be offering flu vaccinations to patients who are eligible. The vaccinations will be available from late September

We are aware that some patients might be understandably anxious about the Government’s recent announcements around the use of face masks in various public settings.

Ridgacre House Surgery Patient Participation Group Notes of a Meeting held on Monday 20th January 2020 Present: Bob Dowling (Deputy Chair), Betty Cowley (Secretary), Linda

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health is as important as physical health. St John’s ambulance has shared some great mental health resources, including a mental

Coronavirus is impacting people affected by dementia. If you are a carer, family member or living with dementia and need personalised dementia support and advice,

CORONAVIRUS SERVICE Coronavirus Service advice is constantly being updated. Click on the buttons below to get the appropriate information. NHS 111 Service NHS information &

At this challenging time, we are aware of a risk that parents may delay bringing their child to the attention of a healthcare professional even

NHS England has released some FAQs for patients who are extremely clinically vulnerable to coronavirus, and for their household members. We previously posted some information

With the stay at home message, many people with medical conditions want to look after themselves as well as possible in case they catch coronavirus. Follow

The government acknowledges that recent measures announced to tackle coronavirus, such as the order to stay at home, can cause anxiety for those who are

We understand that some extremely vulnerable patients have not yet received the promised government letters. Please do not call the surgery as we have limited capacity to help.  If you

Our Health Visitor colleagues have asked us to inform parents in Nechells that all well baby and developments clinics at The Nechells Practice are cancelled

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If you are able, you can help with the national effort to overcome coronavirus. You can make a contribution by phone, even if you are