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URGENT UPDATE

2021 Influenza Vaccines

Currently we are awaiting advice and guidance as to whether we will be giving flu vaccinations at the same time as the Covid Autumn booster vaccine.

Once we have received updated information we will post the information on this website and also the practice Facebook page.

Please do not call the surgery to book your flu vaccine until we advise that the appointments are available.

Thank you for your continued co-operation and understanding.

WHAT RESTRICTIONS WILL LOOK LIKE AT THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE AFTER 19th JULY 2021

For the time being there will be no changes here at the Sidings Medical Practice. Patients coming to the surgery will still need to wear a mask, use the hand sanitiser and socially distance. Our staff will continue to wear appropriate PPE.

We have made this decision as often patients coming to the surgery are sick, vulnerable and may be unvaccinated due to medical reasons, so we feel that these precautions will help to protect everyone. We also need to minimise the number of our staff catching Covid so we can keep a functioning service, so for this reason alone these measures are vital.

Our consultations will continue, these might be offered as face to face, by phone or by video. It is worth noting that we are consulting with higher numbers of patients than we ever did before the pandemic, whilst also playing a big part in the vaccination programme too. Our doors are open but just in a different way.

We hope you will understand why we need to continue with these measures and keep the surgery as safe for everyone as we can. We have all come so far in trying to minimise the impact of Covid, let’s continue to stay safe together.

COVID-19 Vaccination Status and the NHS App

With the softening of pandemic restrictions we are sure that a lot of our patients will be looking forwards to abroad holidays in the near future. This is also likely to require you proving your vaccination status, and we wanted to ensure all our patients have the information they need to be able to do this.

It has recently been announced (more information can be found at www.gov.uk – Demonstrating your COVID-19 vaccination status when travelling abroad) that from 17 May 2021 the NHS App will be the quickest and easiest way to demonstrate your vaccination status, and you are advised to register with the app before booking international travel. Alternatively, if you do not have a smartphone or internet access you are being advised to call 119 and ask for a letter to be posted to you.

Crucially – the guidance is that you should not contact your GP Surgery about your COVID-19 vaccination status. GP practices cannot provide letters showing your COVID-19 vaccination status.

Information about the NHS App – and the links to download it can be found on the nhs.uk website: www.nhs.uk – NHS App.

To help you use the NHS App there is a help and support page: www.nhs.uk – NHS App help and support. Unfortunately our staff will be unable to assist you.

The NHS App is able to verify your identity without the need to contact the practice. There is detailed information about how it does this at www.nhs.uk – NHS login. However – for some patients this can take a few days. I imagine as national uptake of the NHS App increases this delay will get longer, and I therefore urge you to download and verify your identity with the NHS App as soon as possible.

There are other benefits of downloading NHS App, such as:

Being able to order your repeat medications, plus changing the chemist that you wish it to be sent to.
Viewing your summary medical record, or your more detailed medical record if you request this from us.

We hope this information is useful, and for those of you lucky enough to get a holiday – have a lovely time but don’t forget to check if you’re going somewhere that may need other vaccinations!

The Sidings Team

12/05/2021, Please see out latest newsletter listed in the News section

24/04/2021, We are currently experiencing extremely high volumes of telephone calls to the surgery. Please do not call the surgery regarding Covid vaccination. If you have received your first Covid vaccine at the Sidings Vaccination Hub please rest assured, a member of the team will call you to book you into a clinic when we are notified of vaccine delivery dates. We have a dedicated team working through the patient lists and clinics. Delivery of vaccines is decided by national teams and not by the practice or hub. Thank you for your patience and support.

07/04/2021

For the latest information about Corona Virus please check the official NHS GOV website, www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

More information below

Opening Hours

Our Reception desk is open from 8.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

This is in addition the the service outlined below.

Extended Access Pilot

The Sidings Medical Practice is hgosting the Boston extended access pilot. This is a new service which offers GP appointments outside of core working hours, making it easier for you to get an appointment at a time that suits you, including evenings 18:30 to 20:00, Saturdays 08:30 to 18:00, Sundays 08:30 to 16:00 and bank holidays.

The service is located in the Sidings Medical Practice on Sleaford Road, Boston. Access to the service is via the side entrance to the practice. Signs are in place.

If we cannot offer you an appointment at a suitable time at our surgery, we may be able to book you an appointment with the GP extended access service.

The GP who sees you may not be your regular GP, but with your consent he/she will be able to access your medical records and transfer any information back to the Practice. The GP will be able to offer advice and treatment including acute prescriptions (not repeat prescriptions), blood test requests and referrals.

When the Surgery is Closed

When the surgery is closed you can call 111. In an emergency you should call 999

Practice News

12May 2021

The Sidings Medical Practice Spring Newsletter May 2021

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03Mar 2021

Covid Vaccinations

As many of you will be aware, the Sidings Medical Practice is currently hosting the Boston PCN Covid Vaccination Hub. We are working ...
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20Nov 2020

Urgent update re flu vaccines for over 50`s

Over 50`s Flu Vaccinations. The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced this morning that from the start of December all ...
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