Patient Services

Chaperones

During your appointment with a doctor or nurse, you are welcome to ask for a chaperone.

This will usually be one of the nursing team. However if a nurse is unavailable another staff member can chaperone with your agreement

Flu And Pneumonia Immunisations

Here at Hornspit Medical Centre we offer appointments for flu vaccinations throughout October, November and December.

You are entitled to have a vaccination if you are 65 years old or 65 before 31st March next year, or have one of the following conditions:

  • Chronic Heart Disease 

  • Chronic Respiratory Disease (Asthma/COPD) 

  • Chronic Renal Failure 

  • Diabetes 

  • Low Immune System 

  • Chronic Liver Disease 

  • Pregnant
  • Have had a Splenectomy

 

It has been recommended by the Department of Health that patients who 
have the above conditions receive a vaccine.

 

COVID VACCINATION

We are working within our primary Care Network Care Enterprise to vaccinate those in eligible cohorts. Please be aware those patients that are eligible will be contacted to book for a COVID Vaccine. Vaccines are also available for those who are eligible through the national booking system 119. 

If you receive a letter from NHS please use 119 to book your appointment were possible.