Type-1 Opt Outs – your medical records
Please take a moment to read the attached document regarding Type-1 Opt Outs; what they mean for your medical information and what happens if you do decide to opt out. controlling your data – type-1 opt outs
Practice News
What happens when you are referred to see a specialist?
When your GP refers you to secondary care for further management of your health then it is important for you, as the patient, to understand the process and what the next steps are. Please read the attached leaflet for further information. what happens when I am referred to a specialist
More information: GP Data for Planning and Research Direction 2021
From September 1st 2021 the government has directed NHS Digital (the national provider of data analysis for the NHS) to permanently access you and your family’s GP medical records. What this means is that NHS Digital will have access to your personal care records, including: Data about your medical conditions, diagnoses, symptoms, observations, GP encounters / appointments, test results, medications, … Read more
National Smile Month 2021 (17th May-17th June)
This month is National Smile Month to help raise awareness to families and young children on: Brushing your teeth last thing at night and on at least one other occasion with family fluoride toothpaste Cutting down on how much sugary food and drink you have, and to keep to mealtimes Visiting your dentist regularly, as often … Read more
Walk-in Centre Closure Reminder
Due to the pandemic, the Walk-in Centre (WiC) based at the Integrated Care Centre (ICC) on New Radcliffe Street remains closed until further notice to protect patients, staff and public. The ICC now houses a COVID Assessment Centre which is open 8am until 8pm 7 days a week and cares for patients with potential COVID-19 symptoms. It also houses a … Read more
Healthy Minds Perinatal groups
Healthy Minds currently have two groups running to support perinatal parents with their mental health. These groups can be helpful for parents from the point of conception up to baby being 2 years old. Healthy Minds Website Please have a look at both information leaflets to find out what the groups will include and contact … Read more
Bank Holidays for the rest of 2021 – Save the dates!
The rest of the bank holiday dates scheduled for 2021 are: Monday 3rd May Monday 31st May Monday 30th August Monday 27th December (Christmas Day substitute) Tuesday 28th December (Boxing Day substitute) The surgery will be closed on the dates above, so please ensure you have enough medication beforehand. While the surgery is closed; you … Read more
Upcoming Practice Closures for Christmas
We will be closed for the Christmas period on the following dates: Monday 26th December and Tuesday 27th December all day. We re-open as usual on Wednesday 28th December. If you require any medical assistance during this time, please contact Out of Hours. Please ensure you have enough medication for over the Christmas period.
COVID-19 Vaccinations FAQ
Please do not contact the practice to ask for a COVID-19 vaccination. You will be contacted when you are eligible. To make sure everyone gets the vaccine in a safe and controlled way, a prioritisation list has been established so the vaccine can be given to those who need it first. We will contact you … Read more
Training Days
On the third Wednesday of each month we close at midday for staff training. Here are the dates when we’ll be closed from 12pm for training, for the remainder of 2021: Wednesday 21 April Wednesday 19 May Wednesday 16 June Wednesday 21 July Wednesday 18 August Wednesday 15 September Wednesday 20 October Wednesday 17 November … Read more
