The Green Impact program

As a practice we are delighted to have joined the Green Impact program. We are actively taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint. The climate emergency is also a health emergency, and health care in the UK contributes 5.4% of the UK's carbon emissions.

We need to enhance the health of our current population without compromising the health of future generations, and this means operating within the sustainable boundaries of the planet.

Fortunately, most of the solutions for the planet also make our health better - for example eating a mainly plant-based diet, engaging in active travel and exercise in nature, avoiding smoking, reducing pollution etc all enhance our health and reduce our need for medications, with further benefits to the NHS, your health and the carbon footprint of healthcare.

Take a look at www.greenerpractice.co.uk to learn more about this.

The NHS have set two targets:

• For the emissions we control directly (the NHS Carbon Footprint), we will reach net zero by 2040, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2028 to 2032;
• For the emissions we can influence (our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus), we will reach net zero by 2045, with an ambition to reach an 80% reduction by 2036 to 2039.

The Little Orange Book: Practical expert advice for parents and carers of under-fives

A really useful resource for parents and carers of children under five years with practical information about common childhood conditions is now available to view and download on the CCG website here. It covers everything from common minor ailments like teething, constipation and colds, through to more serious conditions like urinary tract infections, wheezy chests and meningitis. A traffic light system helps parents and carers decide what action to take when their child is sick, suggesting appropriate health services if further help or support is needed. Please tell your patients about it. It will help them get the help they need if they have young children.

We are aware many patients are anxious about the change in guidance from July 19th, and whether they should be wearing a face mask or not.

We would like to commit to our continued efforts to safeguard our staff and patients and will asking for the continued use of masks in all environments at the Practice, including the waiting room, reception, clinical spaces and administrative spaces.

May we thank you in advance for your co-operation over this matter.

COVID 19 Latest News

Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS)
If as a member of the public you believe you have missing or incorrect COVID-19 vaccination data, please be advised to call 119 and ask the call agent to make a referral to the VDRS team on their behalf. The VDRS team will then call them back within 5 working days.

Go here for the latest detailed information from the government and other organisations.

Local Help

There are local people who are more than happy to help with the vulnerable and at risk patients for medication deliveries. Some places are also helping out with other services.
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Covid Vaccinations 12-15 year olds

For children aged between 12-15years who have missed their FIRST vaccination at school and for any child aged 12-15 that are clinically at risk or live with someone who is immunocompromised (this will be for their 2nd dose), there will be a clinic on the 4th January at Berwick Swan Centre.

Please contact the surgery to make an appointment, they will be from 16.15 -17.10.

We are continuing to contact patients who are due their Covid Vaccine Booster.

Please can we ask that if you have an appointment booked and go elsewhere or can't make that day can you contact the surgery to CANCEL the appointment, we are getting an increasING NUMBER of DNAs.

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Seahouses closed on Monday

Seahouses Surgery - Branch of Belford Medical Practice will be CLOSED on Monday 11th April 2022.

On this day please contact Belford Medical Practice on 01668 213738 for anything Urgent.

Seahouses will reopen again on Tuesday 12th April 2022.