We are now receiving vaccine stocks again. We receive stock of both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations.

It is possible to have both your Covid-19 booster vaccination at the same time as your flu vaccination, please let Reception know when you make your appointment so they can book you in the right slot.

Please contact the National Booking Service to make your appointment at a Walk-in-Centre, or contact NHS-119 for more information. Help to book your appointment is also available on the NHS website

We have received some fantastic feedback from patients and relatives over how the clinics have run and the work done by our staff. This is lovely to hear and we welcome all feedback.

Click here for the consent form, this must be completed and brought to your appointment.

Click here for an information booklet about the vaccination.

New guidance has been issued for the use of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

This follows further reviews by the independent regulator, the MHRA, and the Commission for Human Medicines, of a very small number of people in the UK who have developed a rare blood-clotting condition since having the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

The MHRA and Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations have emphasised that the risk of this condition is extremely small and that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks for the vast majority of people.  They have recommended that:

• Everyone who has had the AstraZeneca vaccine should still have a second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, irrespective of age, unless they suffered any serious side effects after their first vaccination.

• People aged 30 and over or who have a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe Covid-19 disease should still be offered the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine. The benefits in protecting them against the serious consequences of COVID-19 outweigh any risk of this rare condition.

• People aged 18-29 who do not have a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe Covid-19 disease will be offered an alternative Covid-19 vaccine where available. (This has been recommended as a precaution as people under 30 are at less risk from Covid-19 and not because they are considered to be at particular risk of developing the rare blood clot.)

People under 30 can still choose to have the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine if this will mean they can be protected more quickly and they have been made aware of the guidance.

Click here to see the leaflet that has been produced by Public Health England and the NHS to answer any questions you may have.

We politely request you DO NOT COME TO THE SURGERY if you are self-isolating due to coronavirus, awaiting a coronavirus test result or have symptoms of coronavirus, even if you already have an appointment, unless you have specifically been told to do so. This includes using the intercom at the front door. You are putting other patients and staff at risk. Government advice is to stay at home.

Quick links:

NHS.uk coronavirus website

Using the NHS and other health services during the pandemic

NHS 111 online - use this if you think you may have coronavirus but are unsure what to do

Get an isolation note if you or a family member are isolating due to coronavirus

If you think you may be eligible for TESTING click here - you do not need to contact us

The NHS Test and Trace Service official phone number is 0300 013 5000 and there is more information on their website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works.

You may be contacted by phone, text or email.

Instead of ringing us you can now contact us via Accurx using your PC, Tablet or Smartphone.

This system replaces eReception.

If you need to order your prescription or have a medical question you need answering click the Accurx link below:

MORE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW!

There are now extra routine appointments available, making it easier for you to get an appointment at a time to suit you.

Virtual Pharmacist Appointments - This is a telephone appointment for patients who need to speak to a pharmacist regarding a minor illness or a medication issue but don’t necessarily need to see a GP. The pharmacists are able to prescribe and organise prescriptions electronically. Please speak to the reception team for further information on how to book an appointment.

Virtual Musculoskeletal (MSK) Appointments -This is a telephone appointment for patients who need to speak to an advanced physiotherapist regarding muscle or joint problems. We are able to offer a range of appointment times Monday - Sunday. The practitioner will offer advice etc and where appropriate arrange a follow-up appointment which may be face to face. Please speak to the reception team for further information on how to book an appointment.

Virtual Mental Health Support Service (Healthy Minds) - This is a telephone appointment for patients aged 18 and over who would like help with emotional wellbeing.  It will provide a 20minute telephone consultation with Healthy Minds Practitioners who will be able to offer support for patients experiencing low mood, stress or anxiety, exploring and developing coping strategies, offer signposting and recommend other support services.  Please speak to the Reception team for further information on how to book an appointment.

Extended Access Appointments - These are routine pre-bookable appointments available on Saturdays and Sundays between 9-12pm.  

Saturday - Aireborough Family Practice, Silver Lane Surgery, Suffolk Court, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7JN

Sunday - Rutland Lodge Medical Practice, Scott Hall Road, Leeds, LS7 3DR.

This increased availability is an extension of services offered by your practice and is provided by a range of local clinicians including GPs, nurses and health care assistants.

Please note, this is not a walk-in service – you still need to make an appointment and these can be booked via your own GP practice or by calling the extended access team on Saturdays or Sundays morning between 9am and 12pm on 0113 221 3540.

EXTENDED ACCESS APPOINTMENTS ARE FOR ROUTINE ISSUES - NOT FOR URGENT CARE.

If your practice is closed and you are unwell please call NHS 111.

We, at Aireborough Family Practice, are constantly looking to improve care for our patients. We feel it is important for patients to feel more involved with their own health especially for patients with long term conditions. These are health problems inc. diabetes, COPD & heart disease, which, once developed, are usually with us for life. To enable patients to feel empowered in improving their health we are offering a new style of appointment. We call this Collaborative Care & Support Planning (previously known as Year of Care).

Patients who may have one or more long term conditions are offered an appointment called 'Data Gathering' with our clinical team who will obtain their height, weight, blood pressure, blood tests and other basic information. The results of the tests will be made available can be reviewed on-line or posted out to give the patient time to consider if and how they can make improvements before their follow up appointment with a nurse. This appointment is called ‘Care Planning’. The nurse will discuss the results and will assist in goal setting and how to achieve the results you want along with any support if required.

If you feel you would like to benefit from CCSP, please make an appointment with the practice nurse.

The Practice is always looking for ways to simplify your engagement with us. We encourage you to register for our Online Services which will enable you to book and cancel appointments, order repeat prescriptions and handle additional tasks without having to call us or wait in a queue. The NHS App will be launched in 2019 and make this even easier.

We would also ask you to provide us with up-to-date mobile phone numbers and email addresses, so that you can receive free text messages regarding your appointments, medical reviews and vaccinations, and changes to our services.