Ling House Medical Centre will not be doing any Covid Booster vaccinations this Autumn.

 If you wish to book an appointment for a Covid Vaccination you can either: -

·         book online

·         book using the NHS App

·         ring 119

 You could be entitled to a Covid vaccination booster if you are: -

·         aged 65 years old or over (you need to be 65 years old by 31 March 2024)

·         aged 6 months to 64 years old and are at risk / have a chronic long-term condition,

for example, coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma etc.

·         living in a care home for older adults

·         a frontline health or social care worker

·         aged 16 to 64 years old and are a carer.

·         aged 12 to 64 years old and live with someone with a weakened immune system.

PATCHS

PATCHS is an online consultation service that allows you to easily access our services using the link above.

It is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12noon. The available slots are released each morning and the PATCHS service stays open until all the slots have been used. This will vary from day to day and will depend on demand/capacity on the day and the number of requests received.

For GP and Advanced Nurse Practioner Appointments

Ling House runs a TRIAGE appointment system. Our appointments can be booked online or by phone. Our phone lines open from 8.30 Monday to Friday. (Except for Bank holidays)

Should you wish to arrange a telephone appointment using our website please click on the 'Book an Appointment' tab at the top of our homepage to see availability. Alternatively, you can call reception who can book a telephone appointment for you or signpost you to the most appropriate service.   

Repeat Prescription requests

Please either use the link at the top of our homepage. Alternatively, you can hand deliver your prescription request by placing it in the post-box at the front door of the practice or send it through the post to us. We do not accept prescription requests over the phone.

Please allow four working days for prescription requests to be processed.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please DO NOT book a GP appointment or come into the GP practice, pharmacy or hospital if you have symptoms of coronavirus which include:

·             A fever/high temperature

·             A new continuous cough

·             Loss of taste or smell

Up to date information about coronavirus is available online at: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus