Please see the latest circular of events for the Doncaster Carers Reach Out group. January 2022
News
Covid Testing – Which test?
Here is a clear image of which test to use for COVID. Please note – when you contact the GP with any chest infection/cold or respiratory symptoms you will be … [continue] Covid Testing – Which test?
Staffing Issues
Like the rest of the country we have about half of our staff absent due to COVID and ill health – we are doing our best to keep services running … [continue] Staffing Issues
Booster Vaccines
The NHS has been asked to offer every eligible adult over the age of 18 a booster vaccination by 31 December. This is clearly a huge challenge but it is … [continue] Booster Vaccines
Covid Testing news
The doctors would like to remind everyone of the difference between the two types of Covid-19 tests. Lateral flow tests are a screening tool for people without symptoms e.g. for … [continue] Covid Testing news
Patient Online Access changes
We changed our clinical system a few weeks ago to improve our service. As part of this change we have also had to change our patient’s method of online access. … [continue] Patient Online Access changes
Telephone service frustrations
As part of our upgrade to improve service for our patinets, we commissioned a new telephone system, so that more patients could contact the practice and we hired more staff … [continue] Telephone service frustrations
Flu Vaccines
We have now had a part delivery of our Flu vaccines! We will be inviting the first cohort of patients for their flu vaccine on Saturday 9th October. We will … [continue] Flu Vaccines
Why do Practice appointments look different now?
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Peer Support group
Our very popular and supportive Fibromyalgia and Chronic pain Patient Group has started again on the last Friday of the month. 13:30 – 14:30 at Conisbrough Group Practice. This is … [continue] Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Peer Support group
Criticism hurts
All the staff in the practice are working incredibly hard to keep up with the needs of the community, but Primary care is being criticised constantly both on social media … [continue] Criticism hurts
COVID vaccines 12-15yr olds
This week sees the start of the COVID vaccine rollout for 12-15yr olds. This programme will be carried out in schools If you are unsure as to whether your child … [continue] COVID vaccines 12-15yr olds
Are you pregnant? Are you vaccinated?
Our doctors strongly recommend that pregnant women should get vaccinated against COVID 19 as soon as possible. The vaccine is shown to protect both mother and baby from complications caused … [continue] Are you pregnant? Are you vaccinated?
Carers Group
Making Space are running a Carers and Former Carers Social Group at The Stone Castle Centre starting on September 21st at 10:30! Anyone over the age of 18 welcome. Contact … [continue] Carers Group
Doncaster CCG Self Care Patient Statement
Please read the Self-care patient statement which explains a Doncaster wide position on the prescribing of medications for minor and self- limiting conditions. This is the approach that our clinians … [continue] Doncaster CCG Self Care Patient Statement
Doncaster Wide policy on Opioid prescribing
Doncaster CCG (Care Commissioning Group) and DBTHFT (Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust) DO NOT support the long-term prescribing (greater than 3 months) of opioids or the use of … [continue] Doncaster Wide policy on Opioid prescribing
Face masks and ‘freedom day’
From Monday (July 19th) some of the COVID-19 restrictions will be eased as England moves to the next stage of the government’s roadmap. As exciting as it may be to … [continue] Face masks and ‘freedom day’
One of the best practices in Doncaster
The partners would like to send heartfelt thanks to all the patients who voted for our practice as being one of the best in Doncaster. The recent poll carried out … [continue] One of the best practices in Doncaster
48 hour prescription ordering reminder
This practice will process prescription requests within 48hours. The pharmacy may also require 48 hours before you collect your prescription Please submit your repeat prescription requests with enough time to … [continue] 48 hour prescription ordering reminder
The Sharing of GP data with third parties.
The information below is not something we, as General Practice or Conisbrough Group Practice, have a choice about; and we’d also like to highlight that we also do not receive … [continue] The Sharing of GP data with third parties.
Open letter to Patients about the pressures on General Practice
Dear Patients – General Practice is under immense pressure at the moment and it is making things very frustrating for both patients and Doctors alike. Please read our Open_Letter_to_our_Patients_about_Pressures which … [continue] Open letter to Patients about the pressures on General Practice
COVID vaccine travel evidence
From 17 May 2021, people in England who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can demonstrate their vaccination status for international travel. A full course is currently two doses of any … [continue] COVID vaccine travel evidence
Contacts for Support around mental health
We now have a designated page of resources for accessing support related to and around mental health issues. They cover all age groups and many concerns. Please scroll through to … [continue] Contacts for Support around mental health
Concerns about the Astra Zeneca Vaccine? Read on…
Concerns raised in the media about rare blood clots caused by the Astra Zeneca vaccine, may be causing you some concern. We would like to stress that the risks to … [continue] Concerns about the Astra Zeneca Vaccine? Read on…
Join our Online Forum 18th March 2 pm – 3 pm
We are holding our next online community forum for all patients in our South Doncaster Network area. Thursday 18th March 2 pm until 3 pm Whether you’ve been before, or … [continue] Join our Online Forum 18th March 2 pm – 3 pm
Warning COVID-19 Vaccine Scams!
It is with great sadness that we already have to try and protect our most vulnerable from scams regarding COVID vaccines. If you receive a message from, what looks like, … [continue] Warning COVID-19 Vaccine Scams!
Shielding letters
Dear Patients, We do not issue letters to patients who are advised to Shield. Letters are either sent to you directly from NHS England based on the information in your … [continue] Shielding letters
COVID-19 Vaccine
As you will be aware from the media, there is now a vaccine available for COVID-19. This vaccine allows patients to develop a level of immunity to the virus. This … [continue] COVID-19 Vaccine
Lockdown information for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Patients
The latest publication from the government regarding clinically extremely vulnerable patients states that the government will contact you about what you should be doing to minimise your risk of exposure … [continue] Lockdown information for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Patients
Doncaster Carers Newsletter
Here is a copy of the Doncaster Carers latest newsletter.