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IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION

COVID VACCINE UPDATE  

We have now successfully delivered the Covid vaccination program to all our patients within our Horsham Collaborative PCN (and more) held at the Blue Coats venue at Horsham Christs Hospital since December 2020 with Friday the 16th July being our last clinic.

We would like to thank all of the staff who have worked continuously either at the vaccine site or in the surgeries in enabling us to make this all possible for our patients, along with an amazing team of Volunteers, whilst still managing to keep surgery services running.

If you have still  not had your vaccine, there are various local walk in sites that will be able to help you, more information can be found on the Government websites National Bookings system for these locations.

BOOSTERS

As soon as we have guidance from NHS England we will be in touch with all our eligible patients on this next vaccination phase, please make sure that we have your correct contact details.

Livi - new video consultation service - visit LIVI for more information

EMERADE Fact Sheet for patients October 2019 - see Medication Information

Sepsis Awareness - visit Sepsis Awareness

New Registrars at Courtyard Surgery

We are pleased to welcome Dr Hitesh Gadhia and Dr Saif Ali  as our new placement ST3 GP Registrars, they started training at Courtyard Surgery in August 2019. Dr Gadhia will be with us for 6 months and Dr Ali for 12 months.  Both will have the support of the full clinical and administrative team whilst at the surgery. 

Courtyard Surgery has been approved as a Training practice for GP registrars from the Mid Sussex GP Training Scheme.

Important Announcement

Following our announcement in 2017 regarding Riverside Surgery moving premises to Courtyard Surgery, this is no longer taking place and Riverside will be remaining at their current premises on Worthing Road.

As such, Courtyard Surgery will no longer be joining with Riverside Surgery. Although this is a change in the original plans, we have, as part of future proofing, 7 new rooms that will be for our patients. 

We are continuing all of the services that we currently offer and will be employing more doctors and other health care professionals to make the most of the additional capacity and strengthen our clinical team.

With more rooms and staff available, we anticipate improving our services with the capacity and ability to look after our patients.

We would like to thank you for your patience.

New Physician Associate at Courtyard Surgery

We are delighted to be welcoming a new healthcare professional to our primary care (GP) team.

Shannon Rosine is a US trained Physician Associate (PA) with considerable clinical experience, working in both emergency departments and a health centre linked with a correctional facility. Shannon is also a Teaching Fellow in Physician Associate Studies at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, training PAs for the future.

For more information, visit Latest News on our website.

Physiotherapy Self-Referral for Patients
Did you know you can now refer yourself to physiotherapy at Horsham Hospital for musculoskeletal conditions? Please refer yourself by clicking here to access the referral form or alternatively pick up a paper form from the surgery reception.

Horsham Hospital Blood Service
Please click here to see change in opening times for the above blood test service from 01 June 2017. Click here for more information on the changes.

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Please be aware that we operate a Zero Tolerance Policy to enable us to protect all our staff from verbal and physical abuse, please  can we ask you to treat our staff with respect at all times

PLEASE WEAR FACE COVERINGS - COVID 19 PROTECTIONS ARE STILL IN PLACE IN THE SURGERY

In line with current Government guidance patients are required to continue to wear a face covering in all healthcare settings

COVID VACCINE UPDATES

AUTUMN COVID BOOSTER AND FLU VACCINATION PROGRAMME 

Horsham Collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN) Surgeries and Medical Practices Courtyard, Southwater Village, Cowfold and Rudgwick will be offering both the Covid Booster and Flu vaccination appointments to all eligible registered patients by invitation as per the Government guidelines from the 18th of September and throughout October on Sundays at our local Horsham Vaccination site situated at the Christs Hospital Bluecoats Sports Hall RH13 OYB, which has over 250 free parking spaces and is also 5 minute walk from Christ’s Hospital train station. 

 

Should you require transport to the Christ Hospital venue please contact Sussex Community Transport 01403 754206, this service is available to and from your home address and has Wheelchair access. 

 

Last year was a huge success with the Governments recommendation of dual administration with a record number of patients being protected.  

 

When will I get my appointment? 
Patients aged 65 and above and patients under 65 who are in a clinical at-risk group will be invited via SMS to book onto the surgery system with appointments available from the 18th September (over 65) and 25th September (clinical at-risk group under 65)   
Patients aged 50-64 years old will be able to book after the 16th October (invitations will be sent by 3rd October)  
  

How will I get my appointment?  

To enable our patients to receive both the Flu and Covid vaccine, they will need to be Surgery booked appointments which are only available to our registered patients who will get this option via a SURGERY booking link.  

 

Appointments booked via the NATIONAL BOOKING SERVICE will NOT BE ELIGIBLE for FLU vaccinations  
 

(WHY IS THIS? - Our flu vaccines are delivered in small batches over the September and October period and we have matched our surgery booked appointments to enable both vaccines to be given)  
 

What Vaccines?   

Covid vaccine dose 1+2 and those aged under 18 years old = Pfizer vaccines   

 

Covid boosters for over 18 years old = Moderna Spike Vac BIVALENT – (This is a new version of the booster offering protection to both the old Delta variant and the new Omicron version).   

 

When should I have the vaccine? 
There is no need to rush as we have enough vaccines and appointments for all our registered patients to get their protection before November!  So, please wait to be invited and book your appointment via the SURGERY link that will be sent to you.  

Receiving the vaccines between mid-September and early November will offer you good protection for both the Flu and Covid peaks that happen over the winter months.   

 

PLEASE REMEMBER:   

Appointments made via the national booking system will not have a flu vaccination reserved, so please only use your surgery invitation link to book appointments.  

 

About the practice

The practice has been in existence since 1928 and joined the NHS on its inception in 1948.

Now in its third premises, it has never moved from the Springfield Road and London Road area of Horsham. The practice operates from a purpose built surgery, which opened in November 1989, and was the recipient of a prestigious architectural award.

We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us.

Serving You

Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment.

Partners in Care

Once registered, patients and healthcare professionals work together to ensure the most appropriate care is provided. This partnership philosophy extends to make sure that patient needs and the practice offering are always heading in the same direction

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