News:

UK Telecoms watchdog OFCOM has given the go-ahead for 111 to become the new three digit number for accessing non-emergency healthcare 24-hours a day. More information at:

 http://www.e-health-insider.co./news/5491/111_becomes_number_for_nhs_services

Breast Screening

Just to advise female patients reaching the age of 50 that the national breast screening program aims to call all patients for a mammogram before the age of 53. Patients therefore should not be alarmed or surprised if they do not hear from the screening service as soon as they reach 50 - they will be called before they reach 53 years.

Appointment Non-Attenders

In July patients failed to keep their booked appointments on 82 occasions without cancelling them in advance. We would be grateful if patients could always let us know in advance if they no longer need a booked appointments so that we can open the appointment up for other patients who need them. This is the equivalent of 3 GP days wasted. Help us to help you by co-operating with us in this regard. Thank you.

Opening Hours
When We Are Closed

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Urgent Medical Advice Outside of Surgery Hours

With effect from 1st April 2010 out of hours care will be provided by harmoni. If you require urgent medical advice outside of the surgery hours i.e. 8:00am to 6:30pm please telephone 0300 130 3066.

If you require urgent dental treatment when your dentist is closed then call 0300 130 3065.

 

NHS Direct

In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call NHS Direct (0845 4647) to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.

Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.