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22nd June, 2023

We are very sorry but our new phone system is not working properly at the moment.  The supplier is aware of the issues and the Practice is awaiting an engineer's visit.  We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience that is being caused.  We are equally frustrated and disappointed with this situation.

31st March, 2023

From Friday 31st March, 2023 we will be changing our telephone supplier.  Our new number will be 01282 501622.

November 2022

WE ARE RECRUITING

The Practice is looking for someone to join our amazing Admin team. If you are interested in applying please look on the NHS Jobs website for further details.

Face Masks/Coverings - 19th January, 2022

NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings and follow social distancing measures in healthcare settings.  Please help us to reduce the risk of infection for our staff and patients by following the guidance.

Phones - 9th June 2021 - 08:03

The phones across East Lancashire Practices are having issues again today.  Patients are being connected to the surgery but unfortunately our reception team are unable to hear them.  The IT Department are now aware of the issue and are looking to resolve it as soon as possible.  We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Data Sharing - June 2021

As of 1st September, 2021 your data will be shared with NHS Digital to help improve health, care and services.  For more information see our dedicated page on this topic to the right-hand side of this page.

Bank Holidays May 2021

The Practice will be closed on Monday 3rd May, 2021 and Monday 31st May, 2021.  If you need medical attention during these periods please ring 111 or in an medical emergency 999.  

Remember to order any repeat medication in plenty of time.

Telephone Issues - Wednesday 17th March, 2021

The telephone system appears to be having issues again.   Although we can hear the phone ring and answer it, we are unable to hear anything from the caller.  This appears to be impacting on most Practices in the 01282 area.  The issue is being investigated by the providers.   

If you need to contact us in the meantime we can still access our emails - nelson.medicalpractice@nhs.net.     We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. 

COVID-19 Vaccinations for 50 years old and over

If you are aged 50 or over and have not had your COVID vaccination yet, please contact the surgery to make an appointment.

New Patient Applications

We are experiencing a very high demand to register with our Practice.  Please allow at least two weeks for your application to be processed.  Thank you for your patience during this time.

COVID Recovery

Find online support for covid recovery here:

https://www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/

Practice Telephone System - 12th October 2020

We have just been notified that the phone systems for many Practices in the area are out of order.  The phone supplier is aware of the issue and is working on a fix.  In the meantime, prescriptions and appointments can be made through DoctorLink.  Thank you for your understanding.

Heatwave - 11th August, 2020

Guidance on how to cope with hot weather.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Face Masks/Coverings - 15th June, 2020

From week beginning 15th June 2020 we will be requesting that all patients who have been asked to attend the surgery to arrive wearing a suitable face mask or covering such as a scarf.  We thank you for your help in this matter.

 

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Nelson Medical Practice, the NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases.  The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

The latest information on symptoms of Coronovirus infection and areas where recent travel may have resulted in a high risk of exposure can be found on:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.  Use this service if:

  • You think you might have coronavirus
  • In the last 14 days you've been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus
  • You've been in close contact with someone with coronavirus

DO NOT GO TO A GP SURGERY, PHARMACY OR HOSPITAL.  CALL 111 if you need to speak to someone.

Advice accurate as of 05/03/2020

The FREE MyGP app lets you book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and set up medication reminders on your smartphone.

How do I access it?

The myGP app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play.

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Bereavement

In Times of Bereavement

In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are three things that must be done in the first few days;

  • Get a medical certificate from your GP or hospital doctor (this is necessary to register the death)
  • Register the death within 5 days (8 days in Scotland). You will then receive the necessary documents for the funeral.
  • Make the necessary funeral arrangements.

Register the death

If the death has been reported to the coroner (or Procurator Fiscal in Scotland) they must give permission before registering the death.

You can register the death if you are a relative, a witness to the death, a hospital administrator or the person making the arrangements with the funeral directors.

You can use the ‘Register a Death’ page on the gov.uk website that will guide you through the process. This will also explain the registration process for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Arrange the funeral

The funeral can usually only take place after the death is registered. Most people use a funeral director, though you can arrange a funeral yourself.

Funeral directors

Choose a funeral director who’s a member of one of the following:

These organisations have codes of practice - they must give you a price list when asked.

Some local councils run their own funeral services, for example for non-religious burials. The British Humanist Association can also help with non-religious funerals.

Arranging the funeral yourself

Contact the Cemeteries and Crematorium Department of your local council to arrange a funeral yourself.

Funeral costs

Funeral costs can include:

  • funeral director fees
  • things the funeral director pays for on your behalf (called ‘disbursements’ or ‘third-party costs’), for example, crematorium or cemetery fees, or a newspaper announcement about the death
  • local authority burial or cremation fees

Funeral directors may list all these costs in their quotes.



 
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