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Preventing antimicrobial resistance together

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) 2023 World Antimicrobial resistance awareness week runs from 18-24 November 2023 to improve the awareness of antimicrobial resistance. What is antimicrobial resistance? AMR occurs when the microorganisms which cause disease (including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) are no longer affected by antimicrobial medicines such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics

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Bank Holiday Closure Dates

he Practice will be closed on the following days: The surgery is closed for bank holidays. Need to see a doctor? NHS 111 can help If you need to see a doctor but can’t get to your local practice you may be able to be seen outside of normal practice hours. Call 111 and if appropriate, the

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Patient Parking Notification

Dear patients, please ensure that you arrive in plenty of time prior to your appointment with the Practice as parking is currently very limited due to building works. Please note refrain from parking in the Castle Place Staff Parking area, directly adjacent to the patient entrance.

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Request to Change GP

We are delighted to announce that new GPs have joined our Practice and as a result we have been reviewing our GP patient lists.  We know that some patients were not aware of their named GP and so we will be sending out an email, text or letter to all patients informing them of their

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NHS winter flu and covid vaccine

The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.

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MMR and Measles

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

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We are recruiting for a Medical Secretary

At Castle Place Practice we are looking for an experienced Medical Secretary to work 22.5 hours per week over 4 days. This role will provide secretarial support to our GPs and clinical staff. Previous experience of working within a GP Practice or other health care provider would be desirable. You must be organised, self-motivated, forward

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How to Contact the Practice is Changing

We are making changes from 19th June 2023 to make it easier to contact the practice. We still offer the same friendly service with a named GP for all patients and a large team of clinicians with specialties in a range of areas. The new system is designed so that you will only have to

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Measles: Are you protected?

Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.

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Parkrun @ Killerton

Castle Place Practice is proud to be part of the Royal College of General Practitioners initiative that has joined forces with parkrun to promote these weekly events for patients, staff, family and friends. Please see the attached link to the parkrun movement, as well as our local event at Killerton National Trust House. There is

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Better Health: Every Mind Matters

Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.

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Stoptober is back!

Whether you want to start breathing easier, feel the energy boost or even have a little more money to spend, there has never been a better time to stop smoking.

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Help us help you — Just think 111 first

When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.

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COVID-19 Spring Vaccination Programme

In February, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advised a spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as a precaution to those at extremely high risk, most of whom received their first booster around 6 months ago.

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