Granta Medical Practices - May news
COVID-19 Vaccinations
We continue to deliver second vaccinations, working in date order, vaccinating patients 11-12 weeks following their first dose.
Current guidelines state that patients have to return to the venue where they had their first vaccination, as the second dose will be allocated and sent to that venue. Should these guidelines change we will, of course, let everyone know.
We appreciate that everyone wants to know when their appointment will be, and we are working as fast as possible to get through our patient lists. Please bear with us as our team continue to work incredibly hard to deliver the vaccine into our community.
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
The UK vaccination programme has been very successful. At the time of writing, more than 30 million people have been vaccinated and it is estimated that 6,000 lives have already been saved.
There have been reports of a very rare condition involving blood clots and unusual bleeding after vaccination. This is being carefully monitored and reviewed.
Information is changing rapidly and we will keep our website as up to date as possible. If you do not have internet access, please feel free to ring us with any questions you may have.
Sandra East, Head of Patient Services
Email: sandra.east@nhs.net. Direct number: 01223 627743.
We are looking for our next councillor to join us and become actively involved in the direction and the future of the village.
If you are passionate about ensuring our community voice is heard and actioned, can commit time and energy and are motivated to making a difference then we’d love to hear from you.
We need people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect our community. Your life experience, communication skills, passion and commitment to people and communities are what is important.
If you are interested and would like some more details, please contact Yvonne Lee yvonnelee@barleyparishcouncil.gov.uk or Alison Hearn on alisonhearn@barleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
If you wish to put your name forward, please send your name and contact details to Alison Gibson clerk@barleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
We will be asking interested individuals to attend the next Parish Council Meeting on April 13th to meet the council and give a short presentation on why they wish to be considered.
We will be holding our annual village meeting on Wednesday May 13th from 19:30 in the Town House. Our local MP Chris Hinchliff will be joining us from 20:00 for a Q&A session. This is an opportunity to hear what work he is currently involved in as well as discuss what's important to you. There will be light refreshments and a pizza van on site which you can pre purchase your supper or order on the night. Our local clubs and societies will be present and sharing what they have been up to and their plans for the year ahead. Do come and join us.
If you would like to add a club, society, news story, event or anything else to the website, please contact Clare Edwards on thebarleywebsite@gmail.com.