COVID Information

COVID SPRING BOOSTER

From the 1st April 2025 covid vaccinations will no longer be at the Riviera Centre.  We will be holding clinics in the Torquay PCN surgeries.

 

Eligible patients will now start receiving a text (if we have your mobile) with a link to book an appointment.  We invite you to book your booster with us with appointments now available.  Patients will also get a reminder letter from NHS England.
 
To book appointments please either use the link attached to the text sent or call your GP surgery where the receptionist will be able to make this appointment for you.  
 
The locations of clinics will be:
 
Croft Hall Medical Practice - 19 Croft Rd, Torquay TQ2 5UA.
Brunel Medical Practice – St Albans Road, Torquay, TQ1 3SL
Chelston Hall Surgery - Old Mill Rd, Torquay TQ2 6HW
Southover Medical Practice - Bronshill Rd, Torquay TQ1 3HD
 
Please note: Croft Hall, Chelston Hall and Southover have car parks accessible for patients and ALL surgeries have on the road parking nearby.

 

Who should have the COVID-19 vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19.

You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine if you:

  • are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 17 June 2025)
  • are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
  • live in a care home for older adults

For further information https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

 

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Poster Covid

Housebound?

The housebound team are going to be visiting patients from mid-April to administer the COVID vaccines.  If you need to be added to this list please call 01803 605117 and choose option 3 for General Enquiries as soon as possible.

The housebound team cannot give you a specific time or date for the visit. 

Online Advice For COVID-19

If you want general advice regarding Coronavirus please go to :

https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response 

For the latest guidlines regarding COVID and travel please go to:

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

COVID GUIDELINES UPDATE

Due to changes in guidelines patients are no longer obligated to wear a face covering when attending the surgery. 

The exception to this would be those with a fever or temperature, who should wear a mask to protect the vulnerable.

If you have a high risk condition, our advice is still to wear a mask for your own protection.