Covid-19 vaccinations for our patients are being provided from Minster Surgery. There will be home visits for housebound patients. We are inviting patients based on the national priority list. Please … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccination Information
Covid Vaccine Update
The surgery is receiving a high volume of phone calls about covid vaccine appointments following the government’s announcement that the Astra Zeneca vaccine was approved for use this week. We … [continue] Covid Vaccine Update
A Brief Covid Message
We will contact patients and update both our Facebook page and our website once we receive more information regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. Please prepare for this by checking you … [continue] A Brief Covid Message
Gold Standards Framework Awards 2020
Members of the surgery team with the award. We are very proud to say that we have been given a Gold Standards Framework award in recognition of the work we … [continue] Gold Standards Framework Awards 2020
Wave 1 Covid Vaccine Roll Out
Westgate and the other surgeries in the CARE PCN Network which are Minster, Birchington, Broadstairs Medical Practice, St Peters and Ash Surgery will be in the first wave of the … [continue] Wave 1 Covid Vaccine Roll Out
Covid-19 Vaccine
Covid-19 vaccine Covid-19 vaccinations will be provided through a range of local NHS services. The vaccines will be available to everyone over 18 years old. People will be invited for … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccine
Over 50’s flu vaccination
We have now received more flu vaccinations for the over 50’s, if you are aged over 50 and not yet had one we are holding a clinic on Thursday 3rd … [continue] Over 50’s flu vaccination
Covid Waiting Area
We are receiving a number of comments about the temporary building placed at the front of the surgery which we have named a covid waiting area. Earlier in the year … [continue] Covid Waiting Area
Telephone Calls to the Surgery
Like many practices we have experienced a high volume of calls since March 2020 and particularly this autumn when we have also booked nearly 3000 appointments for flu vaccinations. We … [continue] Telephone Calls to the Surgery
Practice Nurse Vacancy
We are seeking to recruit a practice nurse to join our excellent team For details please see advert on NHS jobs https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2604-20-0632 If you would like more details about the … [continue] Practice Nurse Vacancy
Covid-19 and Your Information
Covid-19 and your information As a result of the current pandemic, the way we may use your information has changed. This document describes how we may use your information to … [continue] Covid-19 and Your Information
Zero tolerance policy
Unfortunately, we have recently seen a rise in abuse directed towards our staff. This is never acceptable and will not be tolerated by the practice. We are very much open … [continue] Zero tolerance policy
Sending photographs to help your doctor
The doctors are grateful for photographs that are sent in when requested, this helps them to decide whether they need to see a patient or whether other interventions are needed. … [continue] Sending photographs to help your doctor
Guidance for patients returning to work
Practices are not able to give individuals guidance on whether it is right for individuals to return to work after a period of absence. GP’s cannot give specific advice about … [continue] Guidance for patients returning to work
Face mask exemptions
We are receiving a number of requests for letters of exemption for the wearing of face masks. If you have a condition recognised as an exemption for masks you can … [continue] Face mask exemptions