NEW COVID TREATMENTS FOR HIGHEST RISK COVID PATIENTS (non-hospitalised)

New treatments for patients at highest risk of severe disease from Covid 19 infection are available for non-hospitalised patients from Thursday 16th December 2021. The treatments include Neutralising monoclonal antibodies (nMABs) given by injection or antiviral tablets which can be swallowed. These treatments are being given to patients at a dedicated clinic, known as the Covid Medical Delivery Unit.

GP practices CANNOT prescribe these treatments and they are only licenced for patients with the highest risk with Covid 19. 

Patients who can benefit from these treatments will receive a letter or email telling them in advance, they may be eligible for these treatments if they test PCR positive for Covid 19. They also may be contacted by their specialist consultant. 

Information about the treatments can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/treatments-for-coronavirus/ 

We are facing high demand at the moment, so please only contact the surgery about new treatments for Covid-19 if you have a medical condition that means you are at very high risk AND you have tested positive for Covid-19. 

If ou do not fit the above criteria, but you have tested positive for Covid-19 and would like to take part in trials using antiviral treatments the surgery recommends you to self-refer to the Panoramic study (www.panoramictrial.org ) where the study organisers will assess your eligibility. 

CORONAVIRUS VACCINATIONS - UPDATE DECEMBER 2021

The NHS is awaiting national guidance that lets us extend the availability of COVID-19 booster jabs to all adults, a minimum of three months after receiving their second jabs. Thank you for your patience while we put this in place. For the time being, please only come for your booster jab if you are over the age of 40, and it has been more than six months since you had your second jab. If this does not apply to you, then an announcement will be made when you can get your booster.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE A NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM. ALL CALLS (INCOMING AND OUTGOING) ARE RECORDED FOR MONITORING AND TRAINING PURPOSES - THIS IS AN AUTOMATED PROCESS. WE CAN SWITCH OFF CALL RECORD FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR CALL IF YOU ASK US TO DO SO. 

Coronavirus - UPDATE - July 2021

We are following government guidance about continuing to wear face coverings and follow social distancing guidance in the practice. We will aim to deal with your call on the phone wherever possible. This is to limit face-to-face contact where it is not required and help stop the spread of coronavirus. Please be assured that we will see you face to face when this is needed.

Your GP Practice is open and if you need to see your GP, please ring us on 020 8446 0171 during opening hours (Monday - Friday, 8.00 - 6.30, please note we do not take calls between 1 and 2PM).  You can also call NHS111. 

Please do not come to the surgery unless you have an appointment. If you are waiting for a check-up, please be assured that we will be in touch. 

Appointments are being delivered face-to-face, online and over the telephone. If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.

Welcome to Derwent Crescent Medical Centre

We hope our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. Please let us know if you spot anythign that needs updating.  

Patient Safety &  Infection Control Alert; all patient must wear a face mask and gloves when invited for a face to face consultation by the surgery , patients will be directed to local pharmacies to buy one otherwise  

For further information check PATIENT FAQs

In-House Practice Pharmacist

You can book an appointment with our in house clinical pharmacist , if you have any of the following condition;

• Long term conditions such as High Blood pressure
• Medication Review -annually with Health Check
• After a stay in Hospital- change of medication
• Experiencing side effects-does adjustment or switching medication
• General Medical enquiries- side effects, planning to get pregnant or breast feeding 

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 even further and our active patient group exists to make sure that patient needs and the practice offering are always heading in the same direction.

Access

Disabled access is good with a ramp to the front door. Patients

Parking

Please check parking signs & restrictions , you should not block the driveway or use the private car park behind the surgery, Patients do that at their own risk.

CQC

CQC Inspection Report

Opening Times

Office Hours     

Monday to Friday 08:00 – 18:30

Extended Hours              

Access this service through our reception who can book your appointment with our PCN Hub

HIE-Health Information Exchange                         HIE Privacy Notice

When We Are Closed

Outside our office hours and during weekends BARNDOC provides cover. To contact them, call the surgery number or phone direct on 111 / 03000 333 777.

Walk-in Clinic    

Finchley Walk-In Centre is located at Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, N12 0JE.

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 22:00 daily

Contact Number: 0208 349 7470

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.