Netherfield House Surgery

BLOOD COLLECTION BOTTLES – NATIONAL SHORTAGE

As widely advertised in the media, please note the circular below from Northumberland CCG

'Practices are asked to review all phlebotomy work and defer any that does not fall within the priority areas listed below.

Primary Care and community care

All primary care and community testing must be halted until 17 September 2021, except for clinically urgent testing. Examples of clinically urgent testing include:

∙ Bloods that are required to facilitate a two week wait referral

∙ Bloods that are extremely overdue and/or essential for safe prescribing of medication or monitoring of condition

∙ Bloods that if taken could avoid a hospital admission or prevent an onward referral

∙ Those with suspected sepsis or conditions with a risk of death or disability'

Please be assured that we will prioritise any phlebotomy in line with the above guidance and have started internal waiting lists for call back as soon as the issue has been resolved.

Many thanks!

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This website is for both existing patients and those considering registering with us. It tells you about the services we provide, how to access them and some general information about how our practice operates.

If you would like to register with us please bring your current NHS medical card to the practice. If you are unable to find this card we can still register you using forms held at the surgery.

Coronavirus Vaccinations

The Practice is undertaking Covid Vaccinations on all patients that are now eligible for Boosters or doses 1 and 2. We strongly encourage you to take up the offer when contacted by us. Booking can be made via the link sent or by calling the Practice on 0191 2370643. Please note the wait could be lengthy due to the high demand.

Isolating at home guidance

The information has been updated and can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-treatment/when-to-self-isolate-and-what-to-do/

Guidance for fully vaccinated patients

Guidance on your responsibilities if fully vaccinated can be found here https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

This practice is not able to provide you with a letter that shows your COVID-19 vaccination status.

When you're planning your travel, check the latest information on demonstrating your COVID-19 status when travelling abroad on the gov.uk website. Make sure there is time to get  proof of your vaccination status before you leave.