Granta Medical Practices - Village News December 2020
Coronavirus
We continue to work hard to keep our patients as safe as possible, along with our staff and our community.
Patient access continues to be by invitation only, following a prior telephone assessment. If the assessing clinician feels it is clinically necessary to see you, they will arrange for you to come in and see them.
Essential care, such as NHS immunisations, blood tests, smear tests, and mother and baby checks, continues to go ahead at selected sites. We carry out temperature checks on both staff and patients to minimise risk. Patients must wear a mask if entering any of our buildings.
Coronavirus information changes rapidly. For the very latest news and guidance, please go to www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ and www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Holiday Season Opening Times & Repeat Prescription Schedule
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Day and date | Opening hours |
Repeat prescription schedule |
| Wednesday 23rd December 2020 | Open as usual | Place order today, pick up 30th Dec |
| Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve) | Open as usual | Place order today, pick up 31st Dec |
| Friday 25th December (Christmas Day) | Closed | Place order today, pick up 4th Jan |
| Saturday 26th December (Boxing Day) | Closed | Place order today, pick up 4th Jan |
| Sunday 27th December | Closed | Place order today, pick up 4th Jan |
| Monday 28th December (Bank Holiday) | Closed | Place order today, pick up 4th Jan |
| Tuesday 29th December | Open as usual | Place order today, pick up 4th Jan |
| Wednesday 30th December | Open as usual | Place order today, pick up 5th Jan |
| Thursday 31st December | Open as usual | Place order today, pick up 6th Jan |
| Friday 1st January 2021 (Bank Holiday) | Closed | Place order today, pick up 6th Jan |
| Saturday 2nd January 2021 | Closed | Place order today, pick up 6th Jan |
| Sunday 3rd January 2021 | Closed | Place order today, pick up 6th Jan |
| Monday 4th January 2021 | Open as usual | Place order today, pick up 7th Jan |
You can treat many minor illnesses such as colds and coughs, sore throats, and upset stomachs easily at home. Make sure you keep stocked up with health care essentials such as pain relief (paracetamol), cough and sore throat remedies, a first aid kit, upset stomach treatment, rehydration treatment and heartburn / indigestion treatment. Having these essentials at home will not only save you time, and help you feel better quicker, but will also help save the NHS much needed resources.
Your local pharmacist can also offer you advice and guidance on the best treatment for you. Pharmacists are available on every high street and in supermarkets with many open evenings and weekends.
If you need urgent medical assistance when we are closed please use the NHS 111 service.
If you have an emergency that poses an immediate threat to life, please ring 999.
For further information on alternative services, please go to our website www.grantamedicalpractices.co.uk
Repeat Prescriptions
Please make sure that you order your repeat prescriptions in a timely manner to ensure you are not without medication over the Christmas and New Year break.
We wish you all a healthy and peaceful holiday season.
Sandra East
Granta Communications
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.
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