News
Changes to our appointments.... (27/09/11)
With effect from MONDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2011 the Surgery will be offering;
Please note that these appointments will be held in the Surgery on the 2nd floor. We would be grateful if Patients would use the Auto Check-in system to register their attendance before taking a seat in the atrium, from where the Doctor will collect you. Thank you.
What is Blood Pressure ? (22/03/11)
BLOOD PRESSURE
Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on the walls of your arteries. Anyone can have hypertension, even if they look and feel healthy. The only way to know if your blood pressure is raised is by having it checked by one of our Nurses or Health Care Assistants.
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Raised blood pressure (hypertension) has no symptoms, but it increases your risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney problems.
WHO IS AT RISK?
You are more likely to have hypertension if any of the following apply to you:
- You are overweight
- You do not get enough exercise
- You eat too much salt and/or saturated fat
- You drink too much alcohol (more than 3-4 units a day for men, more than 1-2 units a day for a women)
- There is heart attack, stroke or hypertension in your family
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (17/10/08)
Our active patient participation group acts as a ‘sounding board’ for any proposed changes to our practice services. We appreciate the input from our patients. Application forms to join the group along with further details are available from our reception desk.
NOTICE BOARDS (17/10/08)
Information relating to health care are placed on our ‘hot topic’ notice board within our reception area. The health care subject is changed on a regular basis.
For our registered carers we have a carer’s notice board displaying useful information and contact details.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner (15/03/11)
Our Advanced Nurse Practitioner is called Sister Fi Cooke. She works all day Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as well as Friday morning.
Sister Cooke is an experienced Nurse who has undertaken further training to Masters Level, which enables her to see Patients presenting with a range of minor illnesses and injuries. This may involve her looking at the history of the problem, performing a physical examination, initiating blood tests or other tests that may be indicated, making a diagnosis and offering treatment options, including the prescribing of medications if indicated. She is not a replacement for a Doctor but is available to make it easier for Patients to access alternate advice and treatment as quickly as possible for minor and acute problems in primary care.
If you are uncertain as to whether or not our Advanced Nurse Practitioner can help you, please ask our Receptionists ( 01625 422249. Alternatively you may be able to speak to Sister Cooke on the telephone.
FLU (04/08/11)
Appointments for the annual seasonal flu vaccination will be sent out shortly from the Practice, for all our patients over the age of 65 years and those identified as being at risk due to their health problems. Appointments will run from 19th September 2011. Please wait for your appointment letter. Thank you !
Childhood Immunisation Clinics over the Christmas & New Year Holidays (04/08/11)
Please note that, due to
the Christmas and New Year Holidays,
Friday 16th December 2011
will be our last
Childhood Immunisation Clinic in 2011.
This Clinic will recommence on
Friday 6th January 2012.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
EIGHT TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING (04/05/11)
1. Base your meals on starchy foods.
2. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
3. Eat more fish.
4. Cut down on saturated fat.
5. Cut down on sugar.
6. Eat less salt.
7. Drink enough water.
8. Don’t skip breakfast!
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE (03/03/11)
Did you know that you and your family can visit your local Pharmacist to get healthcare and advice on a number of minor health ailments such as; conjunctivitis, cystitis (if aged 18-65 years), earache, hay fever, head lice, impetigo, sore throats and temperatures at a time that suits you?
Closure for Training (03/01/12)
The closure dates for Practice Training afternoons are listed below:
Wednesday 1st February 2012
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Wednesday 5th September 2012
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wednesday 5th December 2012
The Surgery will be closed from 1:00pm on the Training day until 8:00am the following morning.
Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Closures (03/01/12)
The Surgery will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays from 6:30pm on Monday 24th December 2012 until 8:00am on Thursday 27th December 2012, and from 6:30pm on Monday 31st December 2012 until 8:00am on Wednesday 2nd January 2012. In case of emergency telephone 01625 502999. Bearing in mind this extended closure, please remember to submit your prescriptions request in good time, given the higher demand on this service. Repeat prescription requests should be handed in to the Surgery no later than Friday 16th December 2011. Prescriptions ordered after this date may not be available for collection until 2pm on Wednesday 4th January 2012.
Easter Holiday Closure (03/01/12)
The Surgery will be closed for the Easter holidays from 6:30pm on Thursday 5th April 2012 until 8:00am on Tuesday 10th April 2012.
Bearing in mind this extended closure over the Easter period, please remember to submit your prescriptions request in good time, given the higher demand on this service.
The Queens Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday Closures (03/01/12)
The Surgery will be closed for the Queens Diamond Jubilee Bank Holidays from 6:30pm on Friday 1st June 2012 until 8:00am on Wednesday 6th June 2012.
Bearing in mind this extended closure over this holiday period, please remember to submit your prescriptions request in good time, given the higher demand on this service.
TRAINING AFTERNOONS (03/01/12)
The Practice will be closed for training from 1:00pm on the following dates;
Wednesday 1st February 2012
Wednesday 7th March 2012
Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Wednesday 5th September 2012
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Wednesday 7th November 2012
Wednesday 5th December 2012
The Surgery will re-open at 8:00am the following morning. In the event of an emergency on these afternoons, please telephone Out of Hours on 01625 502999.
May Bank Holiday Closure (03/01/12)
The Surgery will be closed for the May Bank Holiday from 6:30pm on Friday 4th May 2012 until 8:00am on Tuesday 8th May 2012.
Bearing in mind this closure, please remember to submit your prescriptions request in good time, given the higher demand on this service.
August Bank Holiday Closure (03/01/12)
The Surgery will be closed for the August Day Bank Holiday from 6:30pm on Friday 24th August 2012 until 8:00am on Tuesday 28th August 2012
Bearing in mind this extended closure, please remember to submit your prescriptions request in good time, given the higher demand on this service.
NEW TRIAGE SYSTEM (01/09/10)
With effect from Monday 6th September 2010, the Surgery will be introducing a new system for urgent calls. All calls to the existing line will be answered by Reception and the details passed to the Triage Nurse who will call the Patient back. To assist in the smooth transition to this system, we would ask our Patients, who are calling for a routine appointment, to telephone after 9:00am.
NEW TEXT REMINDER SERVICE (01/03/11)
To help improve our Services and avoid increased waiting times, we will shortly be introducing a new text messaging service. You will receive a text reminder on your mobile telephone approximately 24 hours prior to your appointment. Should you no longer need your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible, as early cancellation will enable us to provide care to another Patient.
