Covid-19 Vaccination
Patients who are eligible to receive a Covid-19 Vaccination will be invited to book an appointment.
It is really important that you make arrangements to have the vaccine once invited so that together we can return to some state of normal. If you have not received a letter, phone call or text message to book a vaccine, please do not worry, we will notify everyone in priority order when the vaccine becomes available. We would be grateful if you do not telephone the practice or hospital, please wait to be invited.
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Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how you contact us will be different at the moment.
This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Your GP practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 01772529177
You can also call NHS 111.
Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment.
If you are waiting for a check-up, please be assured we will be in touch
Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.
IMPORTANT : If a medical appointment is arranged for you here at Kingsfold Medical Centre then please come prepared with your OWN face covering.
We only have a very limited supply of face masks which we need to try and preserve for our Healthcare team so that we can carry on protecting each other during this time.
Reminder: All appointments are currently telephone triaged. For urgent on the day appointments please call at 8am for morning slot and 12 noon for an afternoon slot. There are also a limited number of non-urgent pre bookable telephone appointments available, Please speak to reception.
Thank you for your support.
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Key messages relating to COVID-19 Pandemic
- If you need medical help, the NHS is still here for you.
- If you need medical help from your GP practice, contact them either online, by an app or by phone to be assessed.
- If you need urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service. If you cannot get help online, call 111.
- If it’s a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999
- If you are told to go to hospital it is important that you go to hospital.
- You should continue to attend your appointments, unless you have been told not to attend.
Pregnant Women
- If you are pregnant it is important that you still attend your antenatal appointments and continue to seek advice from your midwife or maternity team.
- If you are worried about your health or the health of your unborn baby, please contact your midwife or maternity team.
Routine vaccinations
- It is important that you or your baby or child still have routine vaccinations. They protect against serious and potentially deadly illnesses and stop outbreaks in the community.
- If the person needing vaccination has coronavirus symptoms or is self-isolating because someone in the household is displaying symptoms, please contact your GP practice for advice.
Domestic Abuse
Click here for "Guidance for Staying Safe when Self Isolating with your Abuser during Coronavirus Pandemic" (.pdf, 299KB)
Cervical Screening
If you are due for your cervical screening test please ring the surgery on 01772 529177 and speak to one of our Care Navigator’s to arrange your appointment.
We would ask that you attend surgery wearing your own face covering.
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PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS
To reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus for patients and staff we will no longer accept paper requests, or produce paper prescriptions
We do not want patients entering the practice exposing themselves or our staff to risk of infection
You should request your prescription in one of the following ways
- Via patient access or MyGP app
(or other NHS approved apps )
- As a temporary measure, for patients without online access, we will be accepting telephone requests between 2pm and 4pm each day
Please let us know your Chemist preference, and we will send your prescription to them electronically
You will not be able to order or collect your prescription from the reception desk
Thank you for your co-operation
CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT SERVICE
This service from AGE CONCERN is aimed at people aged 70 years and over and who need help during periods of self-isolation.
It is aimed at helping those within self-isolation and their carers to access.
Please follow the link to access:
https://www.ageisjustanumber.org.uk/covid-19-referral/
Kingsfold Medical Centre is situated in Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire which forms part of the Chorley & South Ribble Clinical Commissioning Group.
The Practice is currently run by Dr Gokul. Our practice manager is Sangeeta Chikhalikar. We have two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, one Practice Nurse, one Health Care Assistant and eight reception/administrative staff in addition to access to a full primary health care team.
The premises were purpose-built in 1985, and since then have benefited from a further two extensions to the property. The additional facilities provide excellent amenities for our Physiotherapy, Counselling, Antenatal and Diabetic clinics, as well as a theatre for a variety of surgical procedures. The building is well appointed, with adequate parking facilities for both patients and staff, and provides easy access for disabled patients. The practice is fully computerised and has Internet and NHS Net facilities.
Practice Survey Results
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Accident & Emergency or 999
As the name suggests, you should only go to Accident & emergency or call 999 if emergency care is needed.
An emergency includes:
Unconsciousness
Losing a lot of blood
Difficulty in breathing
Severe chest pains
Suspected broken bones
Suspected stroke
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Emergency
If you need a DOCTOR URGENTLY During DAY TIME Monday til Friday, please ring: 01772 529 177
If you need a Doctor URGENTLY When Surgery is CLOSED, please ring: 111
From 20th October access to the out of hours service will only be available by calling 111.
Calls to NHS 111 are free from landlines and mobiles
Emis Access
Click here to download an information leaflet about online services
Click here to download this application form and take it in to surgery with an ID Proof (.docx, 49KB)
Opening Times
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Opening: |
Closing: |
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| MONDAY |
8.00AM |
6.30PM |
Extended Hours
6.30 - 7.30PM |
| TUESDAY |
8.00AM |
6.30PM |
Extended Hours
6.30 - 7.30PM |
| WEDNESDAY |
8.00AM |
6.30PM
(door locked at 6.00pm) |
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| THURSDAY |
8.00AM |
6.30PM
(door locked at 6.00pm) |
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| FRIDAY |
8.00AM |
6.30PM
(door locked at 6.00pm) |
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7 DAY ACCESS SCHEME
We are working with ISSA Medical Centre in Preston to provide
7 day access to Primary Care
If you need a GP appointment outside of normal surgery opening times please ring NHS 111.
NHS 111 will triage your call and may signpost you to an available GP appointment at ISSA Medical Centre in Preston.
If no appointments are available NHS 111 will direct you to an alternative service.
Please Note: Kingsfold Medical Centre run Saturday Morning GP Clinics approximately twice a month. We also run late night GP clinics on a Monday and Tuesday.
Appointments for these sessions can be pre-booked.
The Saturday clinic on the 21st of November has now been cancelled.
Extended Hours Clinics
Extended hours clinics usually take place on Mondays and Tuesdays
Out of hours ring NHS 111 (free call from landlines and mobiles)
