Practice News

Important Notice: Submission of Clinical Samples

We have noticed that clinical samples are being posted into our practice letterbox. Please be aware that this letterbox is for letters and correspondence only.

All clinical samples must be handed directly into the surgery. A designated drop-off box is available inside the reception area for this purpose.

📍 Drop-off Location: Inside the reception area
🕒 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Please ensure you visit the surgery during opening hours to drop off your samples safely.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Copsewood Medical Centre

Copsewood Medical Centre Awarded the Disability Awareness Badge!

🌟 Copsewood Medical Centre Awarded the Disability Awareness Badge! 🌟

We are proud to announce that Copsewood Medical Centre has been awarded the prestigious Disability Awareness Badge, recognising our commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible healthcare environment for all our patients.

🏅 What This Award Means
The Disability Awareness Badge highlights our dedication to supporting patients with disabilities, ensuring equal access to healthcare, and promoting a welcoming and supportive environment. This achievement reflects:
✅ Accessible Facilities: Step-free access, accessible toilets, and clear signage to support easy navigation.
✅ Inclusive Services: Adjustments for patients with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments.
✅ Staff Training: Our team has completed disability awareness training to enhance patient support.
✅ Communication Support: Services such as large print materials, BSL interpreters, and easy-read information.

💙 Our Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion
At Copsewood Medical Centre, we believe healthcare should be accessible to everyone. This badge marks a milestone in our continuous journey to break down barriers and ensure every patient receives the care and respect they deserve.

We are always striving to improve. If you have any suggestions on how we can better support patients with disabilities, please share your feedback with us.

🙏 Thank You to Our Patients and Team
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff and the valuable input from our patients. Together, we continue to make Copsewood Medical Centre a place where everyone feels welcome and supported.

💙 Copsewood Medical Centre – Caring for All, Together.

Sharps Bins Disposal Service

🗑️ Safe Disposal of Sharps Bins – Important Information for Our Patients

If you use sharps (such as needles, syringes, or lancets) at home, it’s essential to dispose of them safely to protect yourself and others from injury or infection. Once your sharps bin is full, you can arrange a collection with your local council.

🚮 How to Dispose of Sharps Bins
In Coventry, sharps bin collections are managed by the City Council, and you must book a collection through their website.

📅 Step-by-Step Guide to Book a Collection:
Visit the Coventry City Council website: Coventry City Council – Sharps Collection (or your local council if outside Coventry)
Complete the online form to request a collection.
The council will confirm a collection date – please ensure your sharps bin is securely closed.
Leave your sharps bin at the designated location on the agreed day.

🗑️ Important Notes:
Only fully sealed, official sharps bins will be collected.
Do not place sharps in household bins or recycling bins.
This is a free service for residents.

💡 Why Dispose of Sharps Correctly?
✅ Safety: Prevents injuries and reduces the risk of infection.
✅ Environmental Protection: Ensures safe, eco-friendly disposal of medical waste.
✅ Legal Compliance: Proper disposal follows local health and safety regulations.

❓ Need Help?
If you need support with booking your collection, please contact our reception team.

Stay safe. Dispose responsibly. Thank you for helping keep our community protected.

Flu Vaccinations 2024/2025

🌟 Get Ready for the 2024-2025 Flu Season – Book Your Flu Vaccine Today! 🌟

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu this winter. The annual flu vaccine is the best way to stay healthy and reduce your risk of serious illness.

Why Get the Flu Vaccine?
✅ Protect Your Health: Reduces your risk of catching the flu and developing serious complications.
✅ Shield Your Loved Ones: Helps prevent the spread of flu to vulnerable family members.
✅ Stay Healthy Through Winter: Minimises time off work or school due to illness.
✅ Safe and Effective: Updated yearly to match the latest flu strains.

Who Is Eligible for a Free NHS Flu Vaccine?
In line with NHS guidelines, the following groups are eligible for a free flu vaccine in the 2024-2025 season:

Adults aged 65 and over (by 31 March 2025)
People aged 6 months to 64 years with certain long-term health conditions (e.g., diabetes, asthma, heart disease)
Pregnant women
Children aged 2 or 3 years (on 31 August 2024) – via GP surgery
School-aged children (Reception to Year 11) – via school vaccination programme
Frontline health and social care workers
Carers and household contacts of immunocompromised individuals
Residents of long-stay care homes

📅 How to Book Your Flu Vaccine:
You can book your flu vaccination appointment through:

Online Booking System – Quick and easy to schedule your slot.
Phone: Call our reception team at [Phone Number] to book.
In-Person: Speak to our reception staff when you visit the surgery.

🗓️ Don’t Delay – Book Early to Stay Protected!
The flu season starts in autumn, and it’s best to get vaccinated early for maximum protection.

Together, let’s keep our community safe and healthy this winter!

If you have any questions or need advice, please contact us.

RSV Vaccination

RSV Vaccinations From the 1st September 2024,

We will be offering the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination to eligible patients. RSV stands for Respiratory Syncytial Virus and can lead to severe respiratory illness, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, and vaccination is a good way to boost protection. Eligible patients to receive this vaccination are those:

• Aged 75-79 after or on 1st September 2024

• Who turn 80 on or after 2nd September 2024, who will be able to have the vaccine up until 31st August 2025.

• Pregnant women, between 28-36 weeks pregnant.

This is not a seasonal vaccination programme, like flu. A single RSV dose is expected to give good protection for a few years and we’ll be offering this throughout the year. Please see the link below for more information.

RSV Patient Info Link.pdf

We will be inviting eligible patients in for their vaccinations via text, letter, and phone.

Bank Holiday 2024/2025

Monday 26th August 2024 (August Bank Holiday)

Wednesday 25th December 2024 (Christmas day)

Thursday 26th December 2024 (Boxing Day)

Monday 1st January 2025 (New Year Day)

Practice Training Days 2024/2025

Closed on:

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Wednesday 25th January 2025

Wednesday 26th February 2025

Patient Panel Meeting – March 2024

We recently held our Patient Panel Meeting in March 2024, providing an opportunity to discuss key updates, gather patient feedback, and work together to improve our practice.

During the meeting, we covered several important topics, including:

✔️ Updates on practice services and staffing
✔️ Patient feedback on appointment availability and access
✔️ Plans for improving communication with our patients
✔️ Upcoming NHS policy changes and their impact on primary care

Meeting Minutes & Actions

We have documented the key discussion points, decisions, and action items from the meeting to ensure transparency and accountability. You can review:
📌 The full meeting minutes – Patient Panel Group Meeting Minutes.docx
📌 The presentation slides – Patient Panel Meeting.pptx

We greatly appreciate the input from our Patient Panel members, and we remain committed to acting on your feedback. If you have any further suggestions or would like to get involved in future meetings, please contact us.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement!