We are all concerned about the effect of the Omicron virus and are aware of the warnings from the Prime Minister. As per Government advice, we are currently prioritising the patients who are in most need of medical help. By prioritising urgent care we can respond to our patients with the highest need more efficiently, therefore the online booking system is currently for urgent cases only.

It is important that you continue to put your health first so please continue to seek urgent medical help when you need it.

If you already have an appointment, there are no changes at the current time so please attend as normal.

We realise that it is frustrating to have to wait longer than usual for routine appointments and reviews, but we will update this page and inform our patients as soon as we are able to offer routine appointments again.

In the meantime if you need routine care and your condition is stable please consider self-help and pharmacy options such as these before contacting us:

• The NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/
• 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk/
• Mental health support: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/
• Find a pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
• Advice for parents of children and young people https://what0-18.nhs.uk/

For Covid boosters eligible patients will be invited by text message, or please book via the National Booking Service at the National Booking Service via www.nhs.uk or ring 119.

Help us to keep you all safe and well by keeping our phone lines and online triage system free for those who need urgent medical help.

Thank you

Vine Medical Group