SMS texting service roll out. The surgery is pleased to announce an enhancement to its existing text service. As some of you may be aware the surgery has been texting a reminder to patients regarding GP appointments for over a year. This service was well received, however the messages were basic. The surgery now has access to an enhanced system which will text patients a confirmation of an appointment when it has been made, then the day before the appointment the system will send a reminder including the time and date of the appointment. You will now be reminded about appointments not only for the GPs but also Nurses and for blood tests. The system will be further enhanced when regular blood test results will be texted to you. The feedback from the new service has been very positive.

If you do not wish your mobile phone number to be used for this purpose please contact the surgery and we can update our records.

Training Days

We hold regular training sessions on a Wednesday and on the following dates we will be CLOSED in the afternoon from 1.00pm.

During these closure times:

15th February 2012

14th March 2012

If you need medical advice call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

If you need urgent medical attention call 0844 412 2239

Repeat Prescriptions
Pharmacy Opening Times
Emergency Prescriptions

 

 

newpills1.jpgPlease complete your prescription form and return to the Surgery. You can either pick up the prescription from the Surgery, allowing 2 working days, or the pharmacist of your choice can collect it and have it ready at the pharmacy saving you an additional journey. Please ask your pharmacist for further details of this service.

An alternative to bringing your form into the surgery is to follow the link to the secure online prescription ordering system above. Please be sure to enter all of the requested information on the form so that we can deal with your request efficiently.

You will be able to order repeat medication by prescription as long as your condition is deemed to require it by your GP.  Items are removed from prescriptions by clinical staff as and when appropriate.  If you order medication which is not on your repeat prescription please anticipate a delay in the prescription being authorised or the GP requesting to see you before issuing.

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DEAL WITH ANY CONTRACEPTION REQUESTS OVER THE INTERNET PRESCRIPTION ORDERING SERVICE.

PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ITEMS YOU NEED URGENTLY VIA THE WEBSITE. PRESCRIPTIONS TAKE 48 HOURS- PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME WHEN ORDERING. IF YOU DO REQUIRE A ONE-OFF URGENT PRESCRIPTION PLEASE COME IN TO THE SURGERY TO REQUEST THIS BEFORE 3PM MON-FRI.

 

Have you signed up to the “Pharmacy Collect” Service……

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF

 

SELECTING A PHARMACY FOR

 

PRESCRIPTION COLLECTION

 

·       Only one trip to make!

·       No Queuing at the Surgery to collect your prescription.

·       Your prescription items will be dispensed ready for your collection at the selected pharmacy after the usual 48 hours.

·       Possible delivery of your prescription to your home if you are unable to collect yourself (NB to be arranged by yourself with your selected pharmacy

·       Have you signed up for the Avoid the Queue Online Prescription and Appointment Service? Please ask at reception for further details or download a form via this link.

pdfPharmacy Collect Form

 

 
For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS DirectNHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare servicesNHS ChoicesDepartment of HealthMy Surgery Website