We welcome your cooperation and patience in our efforts to support NHS England in implementing their strategies for managing current crisis. As a result their advice for you regarding what to do if you begin to display symptoms of COVID - 19 infection are updated regularly.

On our part we have had to introduce changes in the way we deliver our service in order to support national prevention strategy.

We have introduced measures as follows

During normal opening hours we are available to offer advice and treatment, however, we are prioritising face to face contact with patients to be arranged after careful assessment - we can offer assessment remotely by telephone or by video link. Please note that the changes in the way we work have been introduced to minimise the risk of spread of infection to you but we would like to assure you that we are here to help you address your health needs. We appreciate that there are health problems other than COVID-19 infection so please do not put off contacting us if you feel you need medical advice.

For more details please follow links opposite and below:

We hope to provide uptodate information regarding COVID-19 vaccination programme please watch the sapece for more information regarding local developments. 

However, in the meantime please follow links below for further information about vaccine.

Covid Vaccination Programme for Southampton - information

Vaccination Guide for Older Adults

Vaccination Guide for Women who are Pregnant or Breast Feeding

COVID Vaccine Video

How to access COVID-19 vaccination status

1. Through the free NHS App
2. By calling 119 and requesting a letter - Please note
   1. must be at least five working days after you have completed your course of the vaccine (two doses).
   2. It is expected that the letter will take five working days to be delivered.
   3. It will be sent automatically to the address you have registered with us. The 119 call handler will not be able to see addresses to check the details.

Please make sure we have your up to date information before calling 119. More information is available here.

Vaccination for Children and Travel

Children cannot get COVID-19 vaccination status, as children are not currently being vaccinated against COVID-19.

If you’re travelling abroad, you and any children you’re travelling with may need to show proof of a COVID-19 test, with or without a completed vaccination course.

See the GOV.UK foreign travel advice pages for guidance on the entry requirements of your intended destination country.

Please follow this link to access Further Inforamtion Regarding Vaccination and Local Arranagements

We encourage everyone eleigible to receive COVID vaccine to consider it for the benefits it offers. However, provision has been made for patients who, for medical reasons, are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Patients who are eligible can apply for an exemption certificate which, if granted, will provide them with an NHS COVID Pass.

Full details about the exemption certificate and how to apply for it.

How to apply:

Patients should call 119 and request an NHS COVID Pass medical exemption form. Registered carers can apply on behalf of the person they care for.

Patients will need to provide:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• NHS number
• Name of GP or specialist clinician / hospital consultant.

The completed form should be returned to the patient’s registered GP or hospital consultant, who will clinically review the application. Your GP or consultant will come back to you if they need more information or any further clarification.

Once your application has been reviewed and processed, you will be automatically notified of the outcome by post. The clinical decision on the medical exemption is FINAL and cannot be appealed.

Please note: GP practices are unable to provide the application form. Patients must register with 119 first.