May 2021

COVID Vaccination Message Friday 14th May 2021

The practice sent a text message to some 600 patients on Friday afternoon about the availability of COVID vaccinations for their age group.

Many people fretted that this might be a scam and telephoned the surgery to enquire if the message was genuine. Well, it is genuine!

Those who got the message, wish to have the COVID vaccination, and do not already have an appointment for their vaccination, should follow the directions in the text message.

Some were concerned that another family member in the same age group, also registered at Blackheath, had not received a similar message. This simply means that we do not have a current mobile telephone number in their record. Many people change their mobile number and neglect to tell us. (If this includes you, please do not 'phone to tell us - use the "contact us" form on this web site to do so.)

The multiple phone calls to the surgery on Friday afternoon basically blocked the practice's telephone lines, meaning that people with medical difficulties, pharmacists with enquiries, hospital staff with messages could not get through.

We are very concerned that the same could happen on Monday morning. The message is genuine. If you want the vaccination, follow the directions in the text message.

Please do not block the practice lines asking if it is genuine. COVID vaccinations are not being done at Blackheath. Other than tell you when vaccination stock is available, we cannot help you get an appointment. If you wish to have the vaccination, follow the directions in the text message you received.

April 2021

New Practice Business Manager

Penny Angill has retired from her role as Practice Manager. We wish Penny a long and happy retirement.

Sharon Joy now joins the team, looking after the business of running the practice.

January 2021

New Doctor

Dr Nitica Tandon has joined the practice team. She will be working with us on Wednesdays and Fridays.