IMPORTANT
Due to the large influx of new patients Somerset ICB have implemented an initial Emergency 3-month list closure to protect the services for Dunster and Porlock patients.
We do not wish to add to the workload of our colleagues in nearby surgeries so as before we will continue to register patients who are new to the area whose address is nearer to either Dunster or Porlock Surgery than any other surgery.
This list closure is effective from 09:00 on 18th November 2024.
Any requests for registration already received will be honoured.
We apologies for any inconvenience this will cause.
RSV Vaccine
This is now available for all patients aged between 75 and 79 years and pregnant women (on or after 28 weeks gestation)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an enveloped RNA virus, in the same family as the human parainfluenza viruses and mumps and measles viruses. RSV is one of the common viruses that cause coughs and colds in winter. RSV is transmitted by large droplets and by secretions from contact with an infected person.
Infants under one year of age and the elderly are at the greatest risk of developing severe disease. While most RSV infections usually cause mild illness, infants aged less than 6 months frequently develop the most severe disease such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, which may result in hospitalisation.
Please see the leaflet for further information on the vaccine for adults
Leaflet for 75-79 year olds
Please click on the link below for information on the vaccine for pregnant women
A guide to RSV vaccination for pregnant women - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Dunster and Porlock Surgeries Staff Training Closures
We will be closed for essential staff training on Wedneday 20th November 2024 from 13:30 pm
If you need to speak to us for an urgent problem, please either phone the GP surgery as normal on 01643 821244 or ring the doorbell outside the front door at Dunster. Porlock surgery will be closed from 13:00.
Regular staff training is needed to ensure mandatory training requirements are being met by all staff. It is also the time the whole practice can discuss clinical issues to improve patient care and allow for the cascading of important quality improvement updates and significant event analysis to name but a few key activities. We will be holding further staff training once a month and dates will be visible on our website, Facebook page and on posters in our waiting rooms.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
REPEAT MEDICATION REQUESTS -
CHANGES TO REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS COLLECTED FROM PORLOCK PHARMACY
In 2024 the way you collect your repeat prescriptions from Porlock Pharmacy will be changing. Porlock Pharmacy are working hard to ensure they remain regulatory compliant and viable to provide a pharmacy service for many years to come.
We are jointly asking that repeat medication requests are ordered 10 days in advance of the date your repeat prescription is required. You can do this in many ways:
1. By placing your repeat medication slip (white or green), with the items ticked, in the post box at the practice
2. By completing one of the repeat medication request slips available at reception
3. By using the NHS App or other online platform, such as patient access.
4. By emailing somicb.dispensary.dunstersurgery@nhs.net or using the form Admin Query - Repeat prescription (accurx.com).
5. Asking your pharmacy if they are able to request your repeat medication on your behalf.
If anyone has any concerns about using an alternative method of requesting your medication please call 01643 821244 or 01643 862575 and speak to a member of staff.
Staying Safe This Winter
Cold weather can be seriously bad for your health. That's why it's important to look after yourself and your family, especially during the winter. Somerset has a wide range of services to help everyone stay fit and healthy.
If you aren't sure where to go or who to contact, we've brought together all our resources here to help you.
Where to get help this Winter