From: Sue Smith, Charlbury Medical Centre Patient Group.
First, I want to start by emphasising that the delivery of the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine has not yet been confirmed for next week. Please continue to check the medical centre website, and Charlbury.info for news. The medical centre has a great track record for vaccinating people speedily and efficiently. Please help them by responding to their telephone calls and collecting your vaccination letter if there isn’t time to post it out.
Secondly, there has been a short discussion on the Charlbury town website about oximeters. These devices measure heart rate and oxygen levels present in the blood. A drop in oxygen levels can be a key indicator into the severity of a Covid-19 infection. A person may not be aware of this, but the use of the oximeter will monitor oxygen levels and alert people to when they should act urgently. The article on BBC News gives more information: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55733527
Lastly, we attach our winter newsletter.
Charlbury Patient Group News January 2021
This time we write about:
- The Rural West Primary Care Network: what is it?
- New staff in the Rural West PCN
- The work of the Falls Prevention Service, when to dial 999 following a fall
- The NHS App: your own GP medical records one click away: how to access it and the information it provides
- Booking an appointment at the medical practice. When is my GP on duty?
Please share this newsletter with anyone you think might be interested in it. Please also share the information about the Falls Service with friends, neighbours and family who might benefit from the important service they provide.