News and important notices

https://covidgpportal.hiowccgpartnership.nhs.uk/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=868-active-lives-information-sheet&category_slug=public-communication&Itemid=237 Please see link above for information on great exercises for those aged 65 or over.

Please note the practice is now taking bookings for all types of COIL appointments- Please contact the practice on 01962 871730 and press option 3 for more information.

Flu Clinics The following cohorts of patients are eligible for a free Seasonal Flu vaccine. Adults 65 and over Adults and children with Long Term Conditions (Respiratory, Kidney, Heart, Liver, Spleen, Diabetes, Weakened immune system, Neurological, BMI over 40, Learning difficulties) Pregnant women People living with someone on the NHS shielded list Children aged 2 […]

The Friarsgate Practice will be closed on Monday 31st August 2020 for the Summer Bank Holiday. If you require urgent medical attention while the practice is closed please call 111. Tesco Pharmacy Easton Lane will be open between 9am- 6pm on Monday 31st August.

Winchester City Primary Care Network brings together three GP practices to serve a population of over 60,000 patient’s with an expanding multi- disciplinary team. For more information please visit: https://www.winchestercitypcn.co.uk/index.htm

Dear Patient Over the last few months you are likely to have noticed a difference in the way things are being done in general practice as we manage the COVID 19 pandemic. We want to start by saying thank you. Thank you for adapting so quickly to these new ways of working- it has been […]

As you will have seen on the news, people who are obese or overweight are more likely to end up hospitalised with Covid 19 than those of a normal weight. You will probably also know that it increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease and many forms of cancer. Now is a really good time […]

If you are taking tablets or medicine long term, your doctor may arrange for you to have repeat prescriptions. The best way to order your repeat prescriptions is: The NHS App: Register to use this service by downloading the app via the App store or google play or find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhsapp This App […]

Please see the link below for the most up to date advice for shielding patients. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/plans-to-ease-guidance-for-over-2-million-shielding https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-reopening/y

The Friarsgate practice offers a number of Occupational health and other private services.  For more information on this please see our private services page accessible through the home page of this site.

The practice will not be open for the late May Bank Holiday on Monday 25th May. If you have a medical problem that cannot wait until the practice reopens on Tuesday 26th May then please call 111

To reduce pressure on hospitals as much as possible over the Bank Holiday weekend, the government have asked we remain open on Bank Holiday Friday 8th May. If you have a same day urgent medical need which could be dealt with by a GP rather than 111 please contact the surgery as normal on Friday.