SUMMARY CARE RECORDS

For further information regarding Summary Care Records please contact the following Information Line which is open daily from 7am - 10pm - 0845 6038510

If you wish to opt out of the Summary Care Record scheme you can download a opt out form from :  www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/systemsandservices/scrdocuments/optout.pdf 

you can also call in at the surgery and ask for a form from the Reception.

Staff Changes – Some farewells and some welcomes

1) Dr Amanda who had been on maternity leave has returned to the pracice, she will be available for consultations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Dr S Bhattessa will be leaving us upon Dr Amanda's return but will be still supporting us during the busy summer months, we would like to thank him for all his hard work and look forward to still working with him on occassions.

2)  Dr Siva  Rammanohar - Registrar has joined us for one year

TEACHING AND TRAINING

The Practice is a training practice and our patients will be expected to see GP Registrars as well as Partners.  Please feel reassured that these young Doctors are highly competent and work under the supervision of the three trainers Drs. Di Monaco, Johal & Cumming.  At times during consultations one of our training doctors will be present, if you have any concens with this please speak to your doctor.  

TEXT MESSAGING SERVICES

 The practice will be introducing during the coming months a text messaging services to patients to update them on surgery news.health campagins/appointment reminders. If you feel you wish to receive information from us via this service please leave your details with our receptionists and the surgery will contact you with further information.

FLU AND SWINE FLU

Spring is on its way but there is still a need to proctect yourself against possible attacks of seasonal and swine flu.  Please contact us if you wish to receive a vaccine for both these conditions.

SURGERY HOURS

In respose to a recent patient survery (MORI POLL) it was found that patients of this pratice would like the avilablity of more doctors on a Saturday, which would benefit those who require non emergency pre-booked routine appointments.  In the light of these results the practice will as from April 2010 change its working hours during Monday-Friday and will extend its Saturday services to two each month.