Last updated 9th October 2023
Booking a Vaccination or Test
You may be able to get different doses of the Covid-19 vaccine depending on your age and if you’re at increased risk from COVID-19. For more information, visit: NHS – Covid-19 Vaccination
To book a Covid-19 vaccination or request a test:
- Online – NHS – Covid-19 Advice and Services
- Phone – Call 119
There is currently no ‘walk-in’ Covid-19 vaccination service offered by Castle Healthcare Practice.
Please do not contact the Practice directly to book any Covid-19 vaccinations as we do not have access to the booking system.
For information relating to the AstraZeneca vaccine, visit: GOV.UK – AstraZeneca Vaccine
Current Restrictions
For current government Covid-19 restrictions, visit: GOV.UK – Coronavirus (Covid-19)
PPE Guidance Within The Practice
Following updated guidance from NHS England on 6th October 2023, the following policy for mask wearing within the Practice has now been implemented:
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and our patients, some of which are extremely vulnerable, it will be Practice policy for patients and staff with respiratory infections, including coughs, colds and flu to wear a face mask within Castle Healthcare Practice.
Masks are available at reception.
This guidance will be subject to regular review, with the safety of staff and patients paramount to this decision.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your understanding.
Covid Pass
NHS England have informed us that GP practices will not be providing proof of vaccination history, recovery letters or travel passports relating to the Covid-19 vaccine.
The Practice is not able to provide patients with a letter that shows your Covid-19 vaccination status.
People in England who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can demonstrate their vaccination status for international travel. A full course is currently two doses of any approved vaccine.
Vaccine status for patients over 13 years old is available from:
- the NHS App
- the NHS website
Vaccine status for patients under 13 years old is available from:
If you do not have access to a digital Covid Pass, you can request a paper Covid Pass: NHS – Request An NHS Covid-19 Pass Letter For Travel
For more information on the Covid Pass please visit NHS – Covid Pass or phone 119 (NHS – When To Call 119).
Please do not contact the Practice with queries relating to the Covid Pass, as we are unable to support.
Recovery Certificates, Missing Data on the NHS App & Mask Exemption
Recovery Certificates/Fit To Fly Letters – All patients wishing to obtain a ‘Covid Recovery Certificate’ or a ‘Fit To Fly Letter’ should source them through a private provider prior to travel – These are not services offered by the Practice.
Missing Data on the NHS App – To report missing Covid-19 vaccination data from the NHS App or to report a problem; phone 119 or visit NHS – Contact The NHS App And Account Team
Please do not contact the Practice regarding the NHS App or its functionality as we do not have access to its content.
Mask Exemption – GPs will not issue exemption letters regarding face masks. GPs are unfortunately not able to provide individual risk assessments or letters for patients who feel that they should be exempt from wearing a face mask.
Confirmed or Suspected Covid-19
If you have had Covid-19 or suspect you have had Covid-19, but have not been admitted to hospital click here for advice and information.
Covid-19 Research Studies
Click here to view research studies, including those related to Covid-19 and its vaccination.
Post Covid-19 Support and Information
If you are still struggling with symptoms after having Covid-19 we recommend you visit:
Your COVID Recovery | Supporting your recovery after COVID-19