Bridgnorth Medical Practice

GP Practice

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

This account is to update our patients with our latest Practice news and developments. If you have a complaint, query or concern that you would like to bring to our attention, please feel free to email the Practice at [email protected]. Thank you.

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

**Walk-in appointments for COVID Booster today**
COVID booster vaccinations available at the practice today until 3:30pm today.
Please come along to have your vaccine if it has been more than 12 weeks since you had your 2nd vaccine.

[NHS @NHSuk]

From today, boosters will now show in the NHS COVID Pass. You can get your COVID Pass for free from the NHS App, or on https://t.co/rw1YAMiy6v

Find out more: https://t.co/S4dMQVR289

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

**Flu jab appointments available**
If you are eligible for a flu jab please book an appointment now! Appointments are available online or by phone, select option 0. As there are 2 types of appointment and vaccine, under 65's & over 65's, please take care to book the right one😷

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

On Tues 16th Nov, we will be moving to a new phone system. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum. We apologise in advance for any disruption and thank you for your patience as we get used to the new system and ensure that it is working for both our staff and patients.

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

**Covid 2nd Vaccines**
Did you have your 1st Pfizer Covid vaccine over 8 weeks ago and not yet booked your 2nd? We have a Pfizer Covid vaccine clinic on Sat 18th Sept. You can book online, if you have NHS app or patient access, or call 01746 767121 and choose Option 0💉😷🌈

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

We have a child nasal flu clinic this Saturday, 11th September, 8.30am to 12.30 pm.
This is for patients aged 2, 3 and 4 years old, not yet in school, and under 18s in a clinical risk group – to book an appointment for a nasal flu please call the practice and choose option 0🌈💉

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

COVID-19 can be very serious for a pregnant woman and her baby.

Getting both doses of your COVID-19 vaccine will protect both you and your baby from the infection.

Please visit https://t.co/2XstuutQk6 to book a vaccination or find your nearest walk-in hub💉🌈

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

Lots of us are looking to make positive changes after lockdown, if you want to lose weight and eat better, we've got free tools, tips and support to help you get started visit https://t.co/tJxFHsnR1t. Let's Do This!👍🌈

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

*COVID VACCINE UPDATE*
Drop in clinics this Saturday
Not had your jab? Sat 24th Jul is one of our final clinics. Just turn up at the practice between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Open to all 18 and overs, for 1st or 2nd jabs, as long as your 1st was Pfizer brand and given over 8 weeks ago

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

**COVID VACCINE UPDATE**
If you haven't had your vaccine, Saturday 24th July is one of our final vaccination clinics and we still have appointments available.

Please call the surgery on 01746 767121 and press 0
OR
Book online, via the NHS App (your personal login)

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*
The emergency department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital is experience higher than anticipated emergency activity this morning.
Patients who are attending A+E or who need admitting may experience significant waits.

[NHS @NHSuk]

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is a great time to discover ways to look after our mental health and wellbeing. There are lots of simple things we can do.

Take the #EveryMindMatters Mind Plan Quiz to get a free, personalised mental health action plan: https://t.co/w3SR3v19tQ

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

We rely on reaching our patients by text for important information, incl. eligibility for Covid jabs, Flu jabs and other Health Campaigns. If you have not opted in to texts from us or have previously opted out and have now changed your mind, please text OPTIN to 07903 594283

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there is support available. You are not alone.
You can call 0808 2000 247 for free, 24-hour help.
If you believe there is an immediate risk of harm to someone, or it is an emergency, always call 999.🌈

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

Shropshire Public Health Nursing Service aims to support and help children and young people🌈

Find out more: https://t.co/7y51ICvZBk

[Mental Health Innovations @MHI_Charity]

If you’re finding things overwhelming at the moment and are struggling to cope, you can text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support.

Our trained Shout Volunteers will listen to you and help guide you to a calm and safe place, any time of day or night. 💙

#mentalhealth

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

Mental Health Matters...
If you are really struggling, in a really dark place or suicidal, you can text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 and a trained crisis volunteer will text you back and be with you. It’s completely free 24/7🌈

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, text 'Shout' to 85258 to speak to one of many trained volunteers, free of charge 24/7.

All conversations are confidential, sharing only what you feel comfortable with🌈

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

The NHS urgently need people who have had COVID-19 to donate blood plasma. Your blood plasma contains antibodies to help fight infection and help save others facing coronavirus 💉

If you think you might be able to help, search 'donate plasma' or call 0300 123 23 23

[Bridgnorth Medical Practice @BMPHealthCentre]

Covid Vaccine Update - please see image for details💉😷🌈