Noticeboard

From Monday 5th October we will be offering late night appointments on Monday and Tuesday. These will be 6:30-8pm. Please ask reception to book an appointment.

Please see the following link regards government guidance on wearing face masks and any exemption: www.keepsafe.org.uk/mask

PLEASE NOTE ANY APPTS BOOKED ONLINE WOULD BE A TELEPHONE CALL/TRIAGE AND ONLY VISIT THE SURGERY WHEN THE CLINICIAN ADVISES YOU TO. PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK/COVERING FOR ALL FACE-TO-FACE CONSULTATIONS.

See the latest advice about who should self isolate:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SURGERY HAS ACHIEVED AN OVERALL RATING OF GOOD AT OUR RECENT CQC INSPECTION.

Our surgery is now taking new patients. Please register at reception.

PLEASE SEE THE 'CARERS DIRECT' (5) LINK BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR DETAILS AS A CARER

The surgery is closed everyday for lunchtime between 12:30 and 13:30. The phone lines will be open for emergency calls only during this time with normal service resuming at 13:30.

Read our Newsletter

Latest News

Dr Halem has returned from an overseas medical charity mission helping the sick and needy in Bangladesh

We look forward to two new GPs joining us in the New Year.

We have a physiotherapist working at the surgery. Please see your doctor who will be happy to refer you.

We are encouraging patients to sign up to the MyGP app which will help with online prescriptions and appointments.

Take the "Friends and Family Test"! All feedback is appreciated and you will find the results published on the NHS Choices website.

If you have any complaints regards any aspects of our services or a particular member please contact our Practice Manager, Ricki Bennet, who would address your concerns. We value positive feedback as well.

We now use a text message reminder service for appointments - please ensure we have your up to date mobile number in order to make use of the service.

PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW REGARDS ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS AT THE HUB CLINICS:

HUBS.doc

PLEASE SEE OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER:

ORW Newletter Issue 1 2020-January.docx

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

Covid-19: More than 20 million in UK have had first jab
The milestone is a "huge national achievement" and "every jab makes a difference", Boris Johnson says.
Covid-19: Free rapid testing for pupils' families in England
Schoolchildren's household and bubble members will be offered Covid tests to take at home twice a week.
Coronavirus levels 'burning quite hot' in some of UK
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
Age not job prioritised in second phase of Covid jab rollout
Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority groups receive one dose.
Coronavirus spread slowed by vaccines, study suggests
There was a 75% reduction in staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital testing positive after a vaccination.
Queen urges people to 'think about others' by taking Covid jab
The monarch, who had her first dose of the vaccine in January, said it "didn't hurt at all".
Government agrees to call pregnant women mothers
A bill to give ministers maternity pay will change, after peers reject the use of the term "person".
Covid: Half with cancer signs didn't contact GP in first wave
Symptoms left unchecked included lumps, changes to moles and coughing up blood, a survey finds.
Serco: Test-and-trace firm's boss defends scheme
The boss of outsourcer Serco says there are now as many people being tested per week as vaccinated.
Covid: Jo Whiley 'so happy' over learning disability vaccine change
It comes after DJ Jo Whiley's call for people like her sister to be vaccinated as soon as possible.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

NHS Choices
Health A-Z
Symptoms, conditions, medicines, treatments and guides
Find conditions...
Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
"Gut bacteria 'boost' cancer therapy," BBC News reports. The news comes from research into whether people...
Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...

Noticeboard

From Monday 5th October we will be offering late night appointments on Monday and Tuesday. These will be 6:30-8pm. Please ask reception to book an appointment.

Please see the following link regards government guidance on wearing face masks and any exemption: www.keepsafe.org.uk/mask

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SURGERY HAS ACHIEVED AN OVERALL RATING OF GOOD AT OUR RECENT CQC INSPECTION.

Our surgery is now taking new patients. Please register at reception.

PLEASE SEE THE 'CARERS DIRECT' (5) LINK BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR DETAILS AS A CARER

Latest News

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

Quick Links

Have your say

Further Information

Your Health

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Advice in your region

Noticeboard

From Monday 5th October we will be offering late night appointments on Monday and Tuesday. These will be 6:30-8pm. Please ask reception to book an appointment.

Please see the following link regards government guidance on wearing face masks and any exemption: www.keepsafe.org.uk/mask

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE SURGERY HAS ACHIEVED AN OVERALL RATING OF GOOD AT OUR RECENT CQC INSPECTION.

Our surgery is now taking new patients. Please register at reception.

PLEASE SEE THE 'CARERS DIRECT' (5) LINK BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR DETAILS AS A CARER

Latest News

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines