Update on Covid-19 Vaccines at Lochgilphead Medical Centre
From the end of January supplies of the Astrazeneca Oxford vaccine will be arriving regularly. The vaccine will be administered in accordance with national guidance on the priority groups, starting with the over 80's, and will be delivered through the GP surgery. Patients will be contacted directly and given an appointment time to attend. As vaccine supply continues the Priority groups will be called up in order. Please try to avoid calling the surgery for more information, we will contact you direct.
To date Mid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre has been receiving the BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine in relatively small amounts and this has been given to some of the care home patients and frontline workers.
Currently, the Medical Centre has no control over the number of vaccines allocated to our area or when these vaccines will arrive. Throughout Scotland the distribution of vaccines has been based on population density, which explains the perceived delay of supplies to our area.
Please try to avoid calling the GP surgery, we will contact you direct.
We are looking forward to seeing you all for your vaccination.
Christmas Holiday Closure 2020
The Surgery will be closed on Friday 25th December and Monday 28th December 2020. Reopening on Tuesday 29th December 2020 at 8am
New Year Holiday Closure 2021
The Surgery will be closed on Friday 1st January and Monday 4th January 2021. Reopening on Tuesday 5th January 2021 at 8am.
For urgent medical attention, please contact NHS 24 on 111.
In the event of an Emergency please dial 999 or attend your nearest A&E Dept.
COVID Vaccine Helpline
Flu Vaccine Clinic - 60 to 64 years age group.
We are running further flu clinics for registered patients in the 60 to 64 age group.
For those aged 60 to 64 by 31 March 2021 who would not usually be eligible will also be offered the flu vaccine.
Dates: - afternoons of Wednesday 9th Dec – 4pm to 6pm and Tuesday 15th December – 4pm to 6pm.
Please telephone the surgery on 01546 462002 to book an appointment, our receptionist will ask you questions at the time of booking to speed up the process on the day. Please be aware that we have a limited supply and may not be able to vaccinate all who request an appointment at this time.
Looking forward to welcoming those with and appointment booked for our next flu clinic at Lochgilphead Medical Centre. Please do not attend the clinic if you do not have a booked appointment.
This is a reminder that we are continuing to keep footfall into the practice to a minimum.
Patients should not come to the surgery unless they have an appointment and should come alone unless they require assistance.
Prescriptions requests can be left on our answering service, online (patient services, ask for a registration form), posted or handed into your designated Chemist. Then collected from the designated chemist, allowing 7 working days.
If you suspect you have COVID symptoms , contact NHS Inform online or on 0800 028 2816
Thursday 4th November 2020 - Telephone lines reinstated, please call 01546 462001 & 01546 462002
Thank you for your patience
Telephone Outage Tue 3rd November 2020 - BT are working on the fault
There has been a total phone outage at Lochgilphead Medical Centre. BT are working on the problem. Apologies for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
SEASONAL FLU CLINICS
Thank you to all our Lochgilphead patients who have arrived in droves for their flu vaccine!
Unfortunately we have run out of adult vaccines. We are working hard to try and obtain more vaccines and would ask for your understanding and patience at this time. This is out with our control.
Inveraray and Furnace patients can still book appointments in Inveraray.
Thank you once again, stay safe and best wishes.
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Child nasal flu vaccine appointments are now open for:
All children aged from 2 years on the 1st September 2020 to 5 years and not yet at school.
Eligible patients should have received a letter from the health board inviting them to attend for a vaccine
Also children aged 12-17 who have received a letter from the surgery or believe they are eligible
PLEASE CONTACT
LOCHGILPHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
ON 01546 462001/ 462002
TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Reminder letters have been sent to most of those eligible but please do not wait for your letter- if you know you are eligible for a vaccine please call to book your appointment.
We apologise that vaccinations for pre-school children have not yet been provided to us.
*PLEASE ONLY ATTEND THE SURGERY IF INVITED*
*REMAIN 2 METRES AWAY FROM THE STAFF AND OTHERS IN THE BUILDING*
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
May 2020
If you have a problem with your eyes, please phone your local Opticians. Do Not go to your GP or Pharmacy.
Optometry Scotland
March 2020
Press Release
COVID-19 / Novel Coronavirus
In line with national guidance and after extensive local and regional discussion, Lochgilphead Medical Centre will be making some changes to our systems to ensure the safety of you, our patients.
From now, everyone wishing to book an appointment with a nurse will be required to answer screening questions from our reception staff and will only be able to book appointments for the same day. All appointments already booked will remain but we will contact everyone on the day of their appointment to ensure that they have not developed symptoms of possible coronavirus infection.
Our system for obtaining medical advice will remain the same - all individuals requesting an appointment will be phoned back by a clinician on the same day.
For individuals with respiratory symptoms (Cough, Shortness of Breath) or Fever who require examination, this will be arranged in the same way as at present. However, we have identified a room for these appointments and our staff will wear protective equipment in the form of gowns, masks and gloves in line with national and regional guidance.
Thank you all for your understanding at this time, please rest assured that our entire focus is on providing the highest quality healthcare for all of our patients under any circumstances. Further information on the situation nationally is available from NHS Inform.
The GP Partners, Lochgilphead Medical Centre
January 2020
Recruitment Salaried GP
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN MID ARGYLL G.P SALARIED VACANCY
Negotiable up to 10 SESSIONS per week in LOCHGILPHEAD, INVERARAY & FURNACE
closing date for applications 30th April 2020
October 2019
Winter flu season, vaccine's offered from October to March.
Appointments available soon.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
- Anyone with a health condition
- People aged 65 years or over
- Pregnant women
- People that work in healthcare
https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/vaccines/flu-vaccine
May 2018