Charles Road Surgery

COVID-19

Please be aware that the surgery is still open. Please call the surgery if you need to speak to a Doctor or need medical advice.

If the Dr feels that you need a face to face review this will be arranged usually on the same day. We have implemented measures to protect both patients, staff and visitors.  If you do attend the surgery you will be asked to wear a face mask and attend alone or with ONE carer. Further details on how you can access our services can be found on the Covid-19 page.

If you have an appointment pre booked with a nurse or any other clinician and you or anyone in your household becomes unwell please do NOT attend the surgery and reschedule your appointment.

You can also book appointments through the Birmingham and Solihull Health App which you can download on your smartphone. If you need any assistance doing this please contact the surgery and a member of reception will be happy to help.

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STAY WELL THIS WINTER 

Flu Clinic 2020/21

The practice has started its annual flu campaign.

We are currently taking bookings for patients aged over 50.

People aged 50 and over

From 1 December, the NHS flu vaccination is available for everyone aged 50 and over. You can get vaccinated at your GP surgery or a pharmacy offering a flu vaccine service.

Who can have the flu vaccine?

The flu vaccine is given to people who:

• are 50 and over (including those who’ll be 50 by 31 March 2021)
• have certain health conditions such as;

•  Severe Asthma (not all asthmatics are eligible this is dependent on inhaler and asthma exacerbation history)
• COPD.
• Chronic Heart Disease.
• Chronic Liver Disease.
• Chronic Kidney Disease.
• Chronic Neurological Disease.
• Diabetes.
• Problems with the Spleen.
• Those suffering with a weakened immune system.

• 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 (on the NHS shielded patient list)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus.

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine

The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus.

The vaccine is being offered in some hospitals and hundreds of local vaccination centres run by GPs.

It’s being given to:

• some people aged 80 and over who already have a hospital appointment in the next few weeks
• people who live or work in care homes
• health care workers at high risk

The vaccine will be offered more widely, and at other locations, as soon as possible.

Wait to be contacted

The NHS will let you know when it’s your turn to have the vaccine. It’s important not to contact the NHS for a vaccination before then.

Please wait for the surgery to contact you if you are eligible. 

Please see below some useful information regarding the Vaccination;