News
Scarlet Fever Outbreak in Childen
Please note we are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand due to the outbreak of scarlet fever in children.
For more information see www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever
Call 999 or go to A&E if:
- your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs
- there are long pauses (more than 10 seconds) when your child breathes
- your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue
- your child feels very cold or clammy to touch
- your child is difficult to wake up or keep awake
- your child has severe pains in their arms, legs neck or back
Common childhood illness tips from BWCH Emergency Department
Practice Christmas Closure
Wishing all our patients Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Friday 23rd December - Open as usual
Monday 26th December - CLOSED
Tuesday 27th December - CLOSED
Wednesday 28th December - Open as usual
Thursday 29th December - Open as usual
Friday 30th December - Open as usual
Monday 2rd January - CLOSED
Tuesday 3rd January - Open as usual
Please order your repeat prescription by 20th Dec
Are you worried about the rising cost of living?
Cost of living support www.birmingham.gov.uk/helpinbrum
Update Monday 10th October
Services have mostly returned to normal but we are still supporting the COVID vaccine rollout
GP Appointments
- Book up to 2 week ahead
- Face to face or Telephone appointments
- Online booking available
Nurse Appointments
- Travel clinic, Immunisations, Dressings, Wounds, Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Sexual Health, Contraception, Cervical Smear
- Book up to 3 weeks ahead
- Online booking not currently available
COVID vaccine update
Do not call the practice, instead either
- Book online if you have received an accuRx text message SMS invite
- Book online using national booking system nhs.uk/covid-vaccination
Who is eligible for a COVID vaccination?
Additional Autumn Booster is available for those aged 50 years or over, those at high risk from COVID-19 or who are pregnant, and frontline health and social care workers
COVID helpful links
If you get any new coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms, see latest guidance
- Latest guidance: nhs.uk/coronavirus
- Employment: 111 isolation note
- Post COVID: your-covid-recovery
COVID vaccinations
- COVID pass: get-digital-covid-pass
- Vaccinations abroad: Enter details of coronavirus vaccinations abroad
Masks are not required in practices but you may still wish to wear a mask particulary if you have respiratory symptoms
Opening Times
Reception is open Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:30 and closed Wednesday lunchtime for staff development.
Monday |
08:00 - 18:30 |
Extended access appointments
07:30 to 08:00 every morning Monday to Friday
18:30 to 19:00 on Wednesday
About Karis Medical Centre
Karis Medical Centre is a full team of clinical and non-clinical staff providing excellent primary care health services within Birmingham. Click here for more information
Accessing help
There are many services available including:
- Self-care nhs.uk online help
- Mental health and wellbeing self help
- Pharmacist can help find your nearest
- 111.nhs.uk online or dial 111
- A&E for significant injuries or emergencies
- 999 dial in a life-threatening emergency
Online services via NHS app
Trauma informed care
As a trauma informed practice, we raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are stressful events occurring in childhood. These can have lifelong impacts on health and behaviour and include:ACEs should not be seen as someone’s destiny, there is much that can be done to offer hope and build resilience. We all have a part to play in preventing adversity and raising awareness of ACEs.