The following page will provide important information, sources and links with regards to Covid-19 Pandemic.
Vaccinations
Information on the COVID-19 vaccination program can be found on NHS Inform. This includes information on the vaccines, invitations and appointments and advice about what you might experience after your vaccine.
https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine
Surgery Consultations
In order to protect both our patients and staff, some initial consultations will be made by phone. Following this call you may be asked to come to the Newburgh surgery or have a video consultation. Please note due to extreme workload the practice will be closed daily between 1pm and 2pm, a phone message on the usual practice number will explain emergency contact details for any patient requiring urgent help during this time.
About Covid-19
If you are looking for general advice on the virus, self isolation and other queries please visit www.nhsinform.scot or contact the Coronavirus helpline on 0800 028 2816. Please DO NOT contact the practice.
There is a Q&A on coronavirus available via the World Health Organisation website at www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses.
For the latest advice and updates from the UK Government visit www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public and information from the Scottish Government is available at https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/.
Sick Notes
You DO NOT need a sick line from your GP if you are in self isolation due to your own symptoms or those of a household member. Therefore, to keep the phone lines free for other medical issues, we ask that you do not phone the practice to requests a sick line. Self isolation sick-notes can be obtained from: https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/
Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can still be ordered either online via the Patient Access portal or by phoning the practice. Please ensure that you phone after 10am for all prescription requests.
For safety reasons we ask that you DO NOT post prescription requests through the door of the surgery, so that we can continue to provide the highest quality of care in this hard time.
Please note that all prescription services may take longer than normal for the foreseeable future. Acute prescriptions will still be processed by the pharmacist on a daily basis.
Mask Exemption Letter
You can find a mask exemption letter to download to your mobile device or print at home on the Disability Equality website disabilityequality.scot/news/face-covering/
Please note that that practice clinical staff cannot supply individuals with exemption letters and reception staff will direct you to this link.
Get a record of your COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Your vaccination status is a record of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations you have received. Your status includes your name, date of birth, and any coronavirus vaccinations you have received in Scotland.
You can request a printed copy of your vaccination status online or by phoning the COVID-19 Status Helpline.
Find out more at https://www.nhsinform.scot/covid-19-vaccine/after-your-vaccine/get-a-record-of-your-coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-status