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Covid-19 Autumn 2023 Booster

Please see details of the latest Autumn Booster

 

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our privacy materials have been updated with important information about sharing information during COVID-19

 

See the latest Covid-19 vaccination information

 

For the latest information and advice regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) check online for:

NHS advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Government advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Support and Wellbeing Links

Advice for parents during coronavirus

 

Face Masks

How to wear and make a cloth face covering

 

If you are concerned that you may have Coronavirus, or may have come into contact with someone who has, the NHS 111 online service has created Coronavirus pages that tell what you should do based on your particular circumstances.  Please do not visit the surgery until you have contacted NHS 111.

 

ATTENTION - THIS UPDATE INCLUDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND YOUR INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and your information

The ICO recognises the unprecedented challenges the NHS and other health professionals are facing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The ICO also recognise that 'Public bodies may require additional collection and sharing of personal data to protect against serious threats to public health.'
 

The Government have also taken action in respect of this and on 20th March 2020 the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care issued a Notice under Regulation 3(4) of The Health Service (Control of Patient Information) Regulations 2002 requiring organisations such as GP Practices to use your information to help GP Practices and other healthcare organisations to respond to and deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

In order to look after your healthcare needs during this difficult time, we may urgently need to share your personal information, including medical records, with clinical and non-clinical staff who belong to organisations that are permitted to use your information and need to use it to help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. This could (amongst other measures) consist of either treating you or a member of your family and enable us and other healthcare organisations to monitor the disease, assess risk and manage the spread of the disease.

Please be assured that we will only share information and health data that is necessary to meet yours and public healthcare needs.

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has also stated that these measures are temporary and will expire on 30th September 2020 unless a further extension is required. Any further extension will be communicated via an update to this Privacy Notice.

Please also note that the data protection and electronic communication laws do not stop us from sending public health messages to you, either by phone, text or email as these messages are not direct marketing.

It may also be necessary, where the latest technology allows us to do so, to use your information and health data to facilitate digital consultations and diagnoses and we will always do this with your security in mind.

If you are concerned about how your information is being used, please contact our DPO using the contact details provided in this Privacy Notice.

 

Vaccination News

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine

Please see important information regarding the COVID-19 vaccination programme

For further information:

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Information - Third Dose

Please see this Vaccine Information document for further information on booking vaccinations including the third dose.

 

Covid 19 Vaccinations for Unpaid Carers in Suffolk and NE Essex

A carer is anyone, a young person or adult, who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.

Register as a Carer with your GP

This is the simplest way to receive your C19 Vaccination as a carer, and protect your vulnerable loved ones and friends. If your GP is not offering the vaccine, they have arrangements in place to ensure you receive the vaccine from an alternative site. For more information, and to book an appointment, please visit our local vaccination website.