Pre-appointment Lateral flow tests
You maybe asked by one of the clinicians to take a Lateral flow test prior to attending the surgery for an appointment these can be ordered by either calling 119 or using the link https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests
If you think you may have covid and have an upcoming appointment at Carn to Coast, lateral flow tests are available for free via 119 or https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests
How to book a Covid vaccination appointment
Please go to the NHS website or phone 119. You will be able to select appointments at other local vaccination sites.
You can also search on the for walk-in vaccination clinics - click here
Spring Covid boosters
The National Booking System is now live for over 75’s to be able to book their Spring booster vaccinations.
Appointments should be at around 6 months (and not before 3 months) since your last dose of the covid vaccination.
Please book here or via 119.
NHS Covid Pass
Please visit the NHS website for information on obtaining a Covid Pass: Click here
There are three ways to get the NHS Covid Pass:
- Via the NHS App
- Via the online NHS Covid Pass Service
- By calling 119
Recording your COVID vaccination status if vaccinated abroad
We have had a number of queries from patients who have had their Covid vaccinations overseas and until now have been unable to show them on the NHS App "Covid Pass"
It is now possible to have these recorded to show on the App. This is administered by the vaccine centres and the 119 service and NOT by GPs.
If this affects you or anyone you know please
click here
Your Data for Research and Planning
This practice is supporting vital coronavirus (COVID-19) planning and research by sharing your data with NHS Digital.
The health and social care system is facing significant pressures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Health and care information is essential to deliver care to individuals, to support health, social care and other public services and to protect public health. Information will also be vital in researching, monitoring, tracking and managing the coronavirus outbreak. In the current emergency it has become even more important to share health and care information across relevant organisations. This practice is supporting vital coronavirus planning and research by sharing your data with NHS Digital, the national safe haven for health and social care data in England.
Please follow the link below for further information.
For living safely with COVID and the latest guidance please click here