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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.

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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:

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PLEASE SEE OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER:

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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

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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