Opt-Out Form There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KIN0Tq5_w&t=1s Why do I need a Summary Care Record? Storing information in one […]
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DNA Policy Document Practice Policy Relating to Non-Attendance at Pre-Booked Appointments 1. Introduction This Practice invests a significant amount of time trying to create and maintain an appointments rota which will adequately manage the levels of supply and demand. All factors including doctors training, annual leave and known times of ‘higher demand’ (e.g. after Bank
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Zero Tolerance Policy The Practice supports the government’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ campaign for Health Service Staff. This states that GPs and their staff have a right to care for others without fear of being attacked or abused. To successfully provide these services a mutual respect between all the staff and patients has to be in place.
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Confidentiality and Medical Records Confidentiality and Medical Records The practice complies with data protection and access to medical records legislation. Identifiable information about you will be shared with others in the following circumstances: To provide further medical treatment for you e.g. from district nurses and hospital services. To help you get other services e.g. from
How do I update my contact details with Patient Services Email Address: If you have already registered with the new email address then that is a new registration and you will need to input the prescription information again. If not then you just need to log on as normal (using the old email address) and click
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Referral to Local Pharmacy: No prescription required If you have a common condition that can be treated with a medication that is available to buy over the counter you will be asked to attend your local pharmacy. You do not need to make an appointment to speak to the pharmacist, just pop in anytime and they
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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
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.