Like many GP surgeries, we operate a telephone triage system each morning. We have two available lines: 02893315835 and 02893315955 from 0830 until 1000 (or until all triage slots are used). To ensure patient safety is maintained, there is a limited number of slots daily so the clinicians are not dealing with unmanageable numbers of calls. […]
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An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer. If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie
A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to: assess your general state of health confirm the presence of a
Child Vaccinations The practice’s child vaccination clinics are currently held on Wednesday mornings for under 2 years, and Friday afternoons for undewr 5 years. See the links below for more information. Childhood vaccinations are now given at 2, 3 & 4 months of age to protect small babies from: Diphtheria Tetanus Whooping Cough Polio Hib.
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Patients are encouraged to ask for a chaperone, if required, at the time of booking their appointment wherever possible. All staff are aware of, and have received appropriate information in relation to the surgery chaperone policy. All formal chaperones understand their roles and responsibilities and are competent to perform that role All formal chaperones understand
Sickness Certificates You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or on the HMRC website. SC2 Form Evidence that you are sick If you are sick for more than
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We only visit homes in an emergency or if you are unfit to travel due to illness. Telephone requests for home visits should, where possible, be made by 10:00 (Monday – Friday). Please telephone 028 9331 5955 and be prepared to give our staff some idea of your symptoms to help us plan our visits.
Child Immunisations Page Fit for Work Certifications Home Visits Telephone Triage Minor Illness Patient Services: Register for Online Services Enjoy the convenience of GP online services with the ability to interact with your GP practice at any time of the day or night, wherever you are. Using the Patient Services website on your computer or mobile,
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Due to the extreme red weather warning in place. Unfortunately we will be unable to open at 2pm today, 24 January, due to a power failure and phone lines being down.
While the surgery is still without power and phones, a GP will be on site from 4pm for emergencies.