Carisbrooke Surgery is no longer able to provide travel vaccinations. Please see Services / Travel Health for a list of local clinics able to provide this service.
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Update on global shortage of blood tests equipment – what it means for patients
A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems, … [continue] Update on global shortage of blood tests equipment – what it means for patients
Thank you from Dr MacCarthy
Dear Patient Following my retirement in June this year I received a large number of cards and gifts from many patients. I wanted to express my gratitude and thanks for … [continue] Thank you from Dr MacCarthy
Update: Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The MHRA is carrying out a detailed review of reports of a very rare blood clotting problem affecting a small number of people who have had the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine. The … [continue] Update: Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Dr MacCarthy retired at the end of June 2021
Please follow this link to read the letter from Dr MacCarthy.
Covid Vaccinations – as at 10th February 2021
Patients in Priority 4 group: aged 70-74 and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals, are now being offered the Covid vaccination. You no longer need to be invited, but Carisbrooke patients can … [continue] Covid Vaccinations – as at 10th February 2021
Reassurance as national vaccination letters start to be received in East Sussex
People in East Sussex are starting to receive letters offering them the opportunity to book a vaccination appointment at a large vaccination centre or a local pharmacy service. We recognise … [continue] Reassurance as national vaccination letters start to be received in East Sussex
How you can continue to access GP services
Please click on the animation below to see how to get in contact, the different ways care may be delivered and how face-to face appointments have changed
Surgery update
From Monday 30th November the inner door to the surgery will be closed to protect both staff and patients during the current situation. To access the surgery please use the intercom, … [continue] Surgery update
Flu vaccinations for 50-64 year olds
Please click on this link for information on the free flu vaccination programme for 50-64 year olds.
Surgery moving news
As you may know, Carisbrooke Surgery was forced to move to temporary accommodation in Falaise Road following a fire within our original premises at Marlborough House in July 2013. The … [continue] Surgery moving news
Online Consultations
Just launched – our new Engage Consult Online Consultation service – request help from your practice easily online. For full information about this service see Further Information – Online Consultations … [continue] Online Consultations
Appointments
Due to the increase in demand for appointments, the doctors have requested that receptionists enquire as to the nature of your appointment. This is to direct you to the correct Healthcare … [continue] Appointments
‘One You’ Campaign
Public Health England recently launched the ‘One You’ campaign, the first nationwide campaign to address preventable disease in adults. The campaign is encouraging adults to take part in a free … [continue] ‘One You’ Campaign
