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Infection Control Annual Statement 2023 Westcroft House Surgery Purpose This annual statement will be generated each year in January in accordance with the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act … [continue] Infection Control Annual Statement 2023

We have Dr Chris who will be joining Westcroft as part of his GP training scheme in August.  We look forward to him being part of Westcroft Surgery

Thank you to Dr Ye Bo who has been with us for 6 months as a GP reg.  He will be moving to another GP practice as part of his … [continue] Dr Ye Bo

Dr Ewelina is leaving Westcroft this month to continue with her career.  We wish her all the very best in her future and we will sorely miss her.

Unfortunately we are seeing an increase in abuse towards our staff. All our staff do the very best, for all our patients, at all times.  We are sorry we cannot … [continue] Please be kind to our staff

Rise in Strep-A Infections The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that scarlet fever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this … [continue] STEP A infections

Covid Vaccination Clinics. No appointment needed. If you are over 50.  Anyone aged 18 and over who is a frontline health or social care worker in a clinically high risk … [continue] WALK in COVID VACCINATION CLINIC

We are holding another flu clinic session for over 65’s – if you haven’t had your flu jab, make sure you don’t miss out.  Book at Reception

We would like to thank all the patients who very kindly donated this year whilst attending for their annual flu vaccination.

Please book your annual FLU VACCINATION appointments are now available throughout October, please ask Reception to book your appointment Thank you

Practice Newsletter AUGUST 2022 Econsult                                   ** NOW LIVE ** One of the key benefits of this service is that it’s available anytime and from any device – meaning you can … [continue] Summer Newsletter – August 2022

Patient Participation Group.  Meeting to be arranged for September – date to be confirmed. If anyone would be interested in taking part of our PPG – please contact Elaine Hurst, … [continue] PPG – Patient Participation Group

Westcroft enrolled on the Carbon Literacy Project, and are now certified via SEE Sustainability that we have met all the requirements of the Carbon Literacy Standard for the purposes of … [continue] Carbon Literacy Project

We are delighted with the latest GP Survey results for 2022.  Rated the highest in Copeland.  We will continue to strive to provide all our patients with the best service … [continue] GP Survey results for 2022

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Welcome to our new Practice newsletter SUMMER 2022 Summer is just around the corner, and there have been some changes in the last few months that we wanted to share … [continue] Practice Newsletter – SUMMER 2022

Westcroft would like to welcome Vicki Neale, Advanced Nurse Practitioner to the Practice from 7th March 2022.

Covid restrictions will end in many settings in England from Monday. However, Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital visiting guidance are set to remain in place for … [continue] From Monday 19th July

New Covid-19 Vaccine Cohort 6 and charity resources

New ‘Back to School’ resources

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Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November and December, providing there is sufficient vaccine, and no appointments will be offered for … [continue] Flu vaccinations 50-64 age group

We now have flu vaccines for people aged over 65 and under 65 in stock. If you wish to have a flu vaccine then please ring the surgery to book … [continue] Flu vaccinations update

We might be able to direct you to a more appropriate member of staff to help with your query.  Please don’t be offended when our Receptionists ask for some more … [continue] HELP US TO HELP YOU

We are now offering booked same day appointments at our Same Day Health Centre at West Cumberland Hospital. It is a new service for Copeland patients to offer more appointments … [continue] Same Day Health Centre

A spokesperson said: GP Practices are making plans in readiness for increasing demand. As part of this, from Monday 23 March Flatt Walks Health Centre will be designated for Copeland … [continue] COVID-19 update

We have been accredited as a VETERAN FRIENDLY Practice

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