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CHAPERONE PRACTICE POLICY Parsons Heath Medical Practice is committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is being followed at all times and the safety of everyone is of paramount importance. All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where they feel one is required. This chaperone may be a family member or friend. On occasions you may prefer a formal chaperone to be present, ie a trained member of staff. Wherever possible we would ask you to make this request at the time of booking appointment so that arrangements can be made and your appointment is not delayed in any way. Where this is not possible we will endeavour to provide a formal chaperone at the time of request. However occasionally it may be necessary to reschedule your appointment. Your healthcare professional may also require a chaperone to be present for certain consultations in accordance with our Chaperone Policy. If you would like to see a copy of our Chaperone Policy or have any questions or comments regarding this please contact the Manager. CHANGE OF OPENING HOURS FOR COLCHESTER NHS WALK-IN CENTRE With effect from the 26th August 2006, The Colchester Walk-in Centre’s opening hours on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays has changed to 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The opening hours for Monday to Friday will remain the same, 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. Patients with an urgent problem that cannot wait until their GP Surgery is open can still contact the Out-of-Hours Service. This is available for 24 hours on all weekends and bank holidays. NHS Direct is also available on a 24 hour basis, the contact number is 0845 46 47. In addition, Pharmacies provide services over some of the weekend and bank holidays. NEW ROUTINE CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME The new routine Childhood Immunisation Programme commences in September 2006 as below. 2 months - DTaP/IPV/Hib + Pneumococcal Vaccine 3 months - DTaP/IPV/Hib + MenC Vaccine 4 months - DTaP/IPV/Hib + MenC + Pneumococcal Vaccine 12 months - Hib/MenC 13 months - MMR + Pneumococcal Vaccine DTaP/IPV/Hib is a single vaccine that protects against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio and Hib. MenC protects against Meningitis C. Hib/MenC is a combined vaccine protecting against Hib and Meningitis C. FLU CLINIC The Flu Clinics will take place later than usual this year in November, due to the late production of the vaccines. The exact dates and patients eligible for the flu and pneumonia vaccinations will be published in next months Newsletter and will be displayed in the Practice when confirmed. Newsletter Archive |