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Welcome to Howden Medical Centre. Our list is open and we welcome new patients into a modern healthcare centre with a dedicated team of clinicians and staff committed to delivering high quality care to all our patients. The surgery is accessible and we have easy on-site car parking facilities.
This website is designed to keep our patients in touch with practice services and to support you with a wealth of health information. It is constantly under development to take advantage of new technologies which support patient care, streamline administrative processes and improve convenience.
UPDATE 26 April 23Any patients visiting the practice who:
+ have symptoms of a cough or cold
+ have a respiratory condition
PLEASE continue to wear a mask
DO THIS TO HELP US PROTECT:
+ vulnerable patients
+ You, your family & friends
+ our staff and our service to you
Covid and respiratory illness related to staff absence cannot be planned for and will have a major impact on our ability to offer normal service to patients.
Howden Medical Centre are starting to roll out the Covid-19 Sprint Booster Vaccinations. You will get invited to book an appointment with us as and when we receive vaccine deliveries.
Alternatively, to book elsewhere at another site for a Spring Booster, or if you have not had your initial course of Covid Vaccinations and want to take advantage of the evergreen offer please see the information below.
The NHS has issued guidance on Strep A infections
STREP A ALERTThe UK Health Security Agency has issued guidance on MPox
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Howden Medical Centre are starting to roll out the Covid-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations. You will get invited to book an appointment with us as and when we receive vaccine deliveries.
Alternatively, to book elsewhere at another site for a Spring Booster, or if you have not had your initial course of Covid Vaccinations and want to take advantage of the evergreen offer please see the information below.
If you are eligible for, and require a covid-19 vaccination, you can book online via the national booking system (see button below) or alternatively ring 119. Additionally, you are welcome to contact the vaccinate Hull and East Riding initiative - see button below.
To support the evergreen off of covid vaccination, patients will be able to obtain the vaccine from a number of sites in the East Riding and Hull; community pharmacies, pop-up clinics, vaccine hub and vaccine centres.
To find out where you can get the vaccine in the East Riding and Hull please look on the site:
NHS COVID BOOKING SYSTEMVACCINATE HULL & EAST RIDINGCALL 119
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You can keep up-to-date with the latest news from the practice by visiting the Newsroom or Alerts pages on this website or by visiting our Facebook page. Our live newsfeeds bring you the latest from the NHS, NHSE and from other sources.
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Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative that sets out to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts, and talks about the condition. Howden Medical Centre is proud to be a supporter of this campaign. We are committed to working with the Alzheimer’s Society to make improvements, where this is appropriate and possible, to our systems, cultures, diagnosis and care and our physical environment.
We will continue to make positive changes to improve our accessibility for patients with dementia and would be happy to hear from you if you have any suggestions. Please get in touch with the practice manager if there is anything we can do to make your visits to us easier.
If you care for someone with dementia it is important for you to have access to information and support as well. Please ensure the practice knows that you are a carer.
Visit our mental health page for more information:CLICK FOR More information on dementia
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Self Care
Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat.
Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.
A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter medications and rest.
Pharmacy
Diarrhoea, earache, painful cough, sticky eye, teething, rashes
A pharmacist can help to treat minor illness & injuries.
A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter medications and rest.
GP
Arthritis, asthma, back pain, vomiting, stomach ache.
GPs have an excellent understanding of general health issues.
Your GP Practice can deal with a wide range of general health problems and refer when required.
Minor Injuries
A & E departments are exceptionally busy with serious emergencies
Cuts , sprains, bruises, itchy rash , minor burns and a range of other minor injuries.
Minor Injury Units will save long waits in A & E and can handle a range of less serious injuries. If unsure call 111.
MINOR INJURIESCALL NHS 111
Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat, advice & guidance
If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice & guidance for non-life threatening urgent cases call 111
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999 Service
Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness
Call 999 for serious life-threatening situations. Please click the link below to understand more about emergencies.
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Mental Crisis
Mental health emergencies and serious mental health concerns.
A variety of services are available to deal with a mental health crisis. Help is available through various agencies.
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Prevention
Health can be positively influenced by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Eat more fruit and vegetables, consume less sugar, exercise more and drink less alcohol.
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