Coronavirus Information

This page will give you information regarding the running of the surgery during this time and any other useful links that may help.

Contacting your GP:

eConsult – the best way to contact us at this time is via eConsult on our website; the eConsult link is on the front page on the left hand side.  Please use this for all routine or non-urgent clinical enquiries if you can.

Please click here for testing information:  Coronavirus Testing Wirral
…. or if you want more up to date information please click here –  NHS Coronavirus information

We have re-started many services now but these are different.  If you have any queries, please contact us via eConsult.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

**If you are aged 18 and over and would like to book your first COVID vaccine you can do this via the national booking service at the link below or drop-in to a local clinic – link below for details**

Book First Dose Covid-19 vaccination

First Dose Drop-In Clinic

**All patients expecting their second dose appointments  are being contacted by the Practice to book an appointment when clinics become available. This is primarily via a text message which has an active link for patients to book an appointment at Victoria Central Hospital, Mill Lane. If you do not have a mobile number we will contact you either on your home phone or by sending you a letter to contact the Practice**

**If you are overdue your second vaccine (12 weeks following your first) , please contact the Practice urgently** 

If you are a Carer who is enquiring about the vaccine, you will need to know your NHS number which you can find here NHS Number; then please call WIRED on 0151 670 0777 who will help you.  

If you are an unpaid Carer of a child with severe neuro-disabilities, please email  WICCG.InTouch@nhs.net or call 0151 651 0011

It is important that your contact details are correct – if you change your phone number or address, or if you have any concerns, please contact us via eConsult below (administrative option). 

 Please monitor this message for any further updates

If you think your contact details may need updating, please let us know via eConsult – click here Administrative help

Advice links and information:

Local Support for those Shielding and Self-isolating

Please find information from Wirral Borough Council by clicking here –  Wirral Borough Council Advice for the Clinically Vulnerable

There is lots of support out there for those who are shielding and self-isolating.  There are a few links below that will take you to lots of organisations who are supporting communities; there is something suitable for everyone.

Wirral Infobank

Age UK

Information for Carers

Are you a carer providing support to a loved one, friend or neighbour?
Do you need PPE to help support you with your caring role to prevent spreading COVID-19?
Are you having difficulty accessing PPE?

Answered YES to any of these … Then WIRED Carers Support Services can help you
We are launching our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Service.  This is a FREE service to all Carers in Wirral (unpaid/informal) to provide free of charge PPE
You will need to register with the WIRED Carers Team for this service
You will be given details for our online ordering where you can choose what PPE you need and we will order it for you
Please note this will be on a first come basis

For more information about this service please contact the Carers Helpline 0151 670 0777 or email cws@wired.me.uk

Struggling to Cope – Do You Need Help Now?

If you need help right now or you feel at risk of harming yourself, her are some contacts:

• Click here to get Help Now
• Call Samaritans free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.  The Samaritans are providing 24 hour support
• Text SHOUT to 85258 for free support via text (24 hour support)

Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes our problems affect our day-to-day lives and we feel that we can’t cope.  If you are in this situation, you are not alone.

Talking Together Wirral is a free and confidential service, commissioned by the NHS and is available to anyone aged 16+ who lives in the Wirral.

Talking Together Wirral

During the COVID-19 crisis we have the following measures in place:

• All assessments take place over the phone
• Therapy sessions will take place over the phone and/or via Skype
• Group sessions have been paused for now

You can self-refer to this service – just follow this link to fill in the online form   Talking Together Wirral

A Community Organisation supporting local men, women and children.

With the help of our many wonderful volunteers and local partners we work hard to support men, women and children of all backgrounds living within our local community of the Wirral.  Please follow the links below if you need help and support:

Working for and with  young women aged between 9 and 18 years old: WEB Wirral Young Women 9-18

Boy’s Support and Activity aged 9-13: WEB Wirral Boys 9-13

Women’s Services: WEB Wirral Women’s Services

Men’s Services: WEB Wirral Men’s Services

Age UK Wirral Update

Age UK Wirral staff are currently making wellbeing calls to our patients aged 75+.  They will discuss with patients how they manage at home, what support they have in place and try to  identify any support needs or services required within Age UK Wirral and/or external services.  

 Age UK Wirral support could include– Weekly Wellbeing calls/Phonelink /Telephone befriending/Falls prevention/Social Groups/Tablet loan scheme/IT Buddy support/Dementia Carers support/Admiral Nurses/Shopping/ Prescription collection/ Volunteering/ Information & Advice/ Health & Activity classes/ Legal surgery for solicitor support and advice / Counselling service etc. 

They also can signpost and work alongside other agencies including Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, CADT, Wired, Talking Together, Wirral Mind, Tomorrows Women, Wirral Ways to Recovery, Energy Project Plus, Cruse bereavement, Cleaning agencies, electricians and home repair companies and many more. 

For further information Age UK Wirral can be contacted on 0151 482 3456 or you can visit their website https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wirral/