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COVID-19

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This page is your “Go To” for all matters Covid!
We update this on a regular basis as advice changes (Latest Update Jan 15th 2022)
Our aim throughout the pandemic has been to try to ensure the health and well-being of you (our patients), and of all those who work in the practice to deliver that care.
This has meant some necessary temporary changes.
However we hope that we can work with each other to look after each other.
Please scroll down this page for the best sources of advice.

If you need to book a PCR test click Here for link to HSE Booking Information

Covid Booster Vaccine Update January 15th

We have hearly exhausted our supply of vaccine.
We are now booking appointments for our final booster clinic on 19th January for anyone aged 30 or over.

In an attempt to help vaccinate as many local people as possible we will accept bookings from outside our practice
Please click on the link below to book an appointment – first come, first serve

BOOK HERE

Do not phone the practice about vaccines as it only serves to make already busy phone lines busier.
We are using both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines which are very similar mRNA vaccines (Pfizer only are used for the under 30s)

For details on other options for getting a Covid booster vaccine, click on the link below
HSE – Getting your Covid Vaccine

Flu vaccines are now available in the practice for those aged 65 and over, children between 2 and 17, and those in high risk groups
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/vaccine/

Covid Vaccine and Pregnancy FAQs Click
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HSE Advice on Covid and Pregnancy

Covid Vaccine in children
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or download
General information poster
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If you wish to read further facts about Covid-19 vaccination, please consult
https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

Covid vaccine certificates

Covid digital certificates are issued by the Government and the practice has no role in this.
Full information about the certificate is available at
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/3a698-eu-digital-covid-certificate/

The latest information on international travel can be found at
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/


Practice Policy Changes

PLEASE DON’T VISIT THE PRACTICE WITHOUT CALLING AHEAD FIRST

As you know, circulating levels of Covid are high. We are still operating a reduced capacity in our waiting room to reduce infection risk.

Booking Appointments

We are currently offering a mix of face to face and telephone consultations.
Therefore when you ring for a consultation or medical query, our receptionist will take your details and a doctor or nurse will ring you back.
We will continue to triage all appointment requests for your safety, and the safety of other patients and staff

We have instructed staff to ask ALL patients requesting appointments about respiratory symptoms.
For the good of yourself, your family and community, please be co-operative with this,
and do not attend if you may be a risk for others.

Attending Appointments

  • Please do not attend before your appointment time, and notify reception when you arrive.
  • Patients attending by car may be asked to wait in the car until the doctor is available to see them.
  • Wear a face mask please.

Sources of reliable information

Specific Covid-19 queries

  • Please check the reliable information links above this section.
  • If you are concerned that you may be suffering from Covid-19 or that you need testing, phone (but do not attend) the surgery.
    Please understand that our phone lines have been extremely busy – we are trying our best!
  • You may now book Covid PCR tests for yourself.
    Alternatively we can send an electronic Covid-19 test request for you. You will receive an appointment by text.
  • While you are awaiting for us to contact you, please, please, please self-isolate at home to help slow the spread of the virus.
  • If your symptoms worsen while you’re awaiting testing, please telephone us so we can further evaluate your status.

Prescriptions   

We now offer a secure online ordering system for repeat prescriptions. This service is for our patients’ regular authorised repeat medications.
Ideally it should not be used for occasionally required medications. If you have any queries about this, please discuss with your doctor.

To order a repeat prescription online through our portal, you must first register as a portal user.
Visit our Patient Portal

During the pandemic, you can also order repeat prescriptions by email to wheatonhall@gmail.com
stating your name, date of birth and medications required, and preferred pharmacy.
NB please note that this is standard rather then secure email. The practice tries to handle all communication securely, however the integrity and security of this email cannot be guaranteed over the Internet. We recommend avoiding email for sensitive information.

Therefore our aim is to phase out the use of email prescription requests, and encourage patients to use our Secure Portal

We will send all prescriptions to pharmacies by secure email. This reduces the time you need to spend in either the practice or the pharmacy. Please notify us of your preferred pharmacy for this service

Certificates

The practice is now using electronic certification for social welfare certificates. You do not always need to attend the practice but may require a telephone consultation.
Private medical certificates my be returned through our portal to registered patients or by email.

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding. These changes will help reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus infection, while allowing us to deliver medical services to you!