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Covid Vaccination Scams

“Warning of vaccine scam phone calls

Scammers are using the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine to try to con people out of money, a council has warned.

Wirral Council told people to be on their guard after residents of New Ferry were prompted to book non-existent “vaccine appointments” in a recorded phone message.

Those receiving the calls are then asked to confirm by pressing a button on their phone – which results in them being billed by their provider.

Elderly people have been targeted by the calls, the council said.”

Practice Ethos

We are committed to caring for the physical, psychological and social aspects of our patient's health, incorporating the prevention and treatment of disease and promotion of health. To constantly improve the quality of our service we will perform clinical and organisational audit, undergo regular training and base our practice on evidence based research. We will strive to offer the highest standard of care available resources permit and continue our commitment to the NHS acting where possible, as your advocate in its improvement. We will provide care according to need regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, problems or mental and physical ability. We aim to provide a safe environment for the practice health team, our patients and visitors and to make the Nightingale Practice an enjoyable place to work.

Important message

“The NHS in London is very busy due to rising coronavirus infection rates, but we’ll help you get urgent care when you need it.

“GPs are providing more appointments, including evenings and weekends, for patients with urgent health needs. Contact your practice, or check their website, and they will tell you how to arrange same-day appointments if you need urgent care.

“You can also contact 111, day or night, for other urgent health advice - including if you have concerns about your Covid-19 symptoms.

“Please remember that 999 and A&E are for emergencies.

“Thank you to Londoners for following the Tier 4 rules, which will help reduce infections, protect the NHS and keep each other safe.”

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Click on the instructions below if you are require help registering for the first time and how to send a medical request.

AskmyGP instructions - Registering for the first time and making a medical request

Getting clinical and administrative help at the Nightingale Practice is going to get quicker and easier, using your smartphone, tablet or computer anytime anywhere.

This is all thanks to your feedback.

From the middle of August 2020 we are changing our appointment system.

We hope that this new system will improve your experience of the practice and as always we would welcome your feedback online (care opinion) or why not join our virtual patient group

Why a new system?

Feedback from patients has always been very positive when they have spoken to or seen a healthcare professional however, trying to get through to the surgery by phone proved to be constantly difficult.

Our new system allows patients to get the right help from the practice team through making a request on-line, freeing up the phones for those patients who are the most vulnerable and find it most difficult to get through to us.

To get onto patient access click on the Patient access icon. Once you have registered online you will need to call reception to provide your email address who will then email you the registration letter with your account ID. Once you have access you will be able to do the following:

Patient Access features

Book face-to-face or remote appointments with a nurse without having to call your practice.
Request repeat medication at your convenience, with automated delivery of your prescription to your preferred pharmacy
Keep track of your medical record, including problems, test results, immunisations and allergies.

Please do not contact your GP for a COVID-19 vaccine

Please do not contact your GP for a COVID-19 vaccine. The NHS will contact people directly and there will be extensive public information announcements about how, where and when you can get vaccinated. More details expected very soon.

Healthier together

Here is a link to the “Healthier Together” website.

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/

It is a really informative resource to help with queries about your child’s health including keeping your child healthy / what to do when they are unwell / covid-19 information /mental health. There is the option to translate it into different languages once you are on the website.

Friends of the Nightingale Practice

Please join us! New members welcome.

We want to hear from more patients about how we can improve services for all patients in Nightingale Practice.

RSVP: speak to the reception team.

We will send you video call details before the meeting.

Email address: CAHCCG.nightingalepractice@nhs.net

The Friends of Nightingale Practice is a voluntary group that meets regularly to listen to people’s feedback to help improve local services. We warmly welcome all patients, family members and carers to attend our meetings and to get involved in our plans.

Our aim is to ensure that all patient voices are heard about what matters most to them about local services in Hackney Downs.