NEWSLETTER
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OTHER NEWS (Updated December 2011)
HELLOS AND GOODBYES
We are pleased to announce that from the 1st January 2012 Dr C Ukpaka (Male) and Dr M Ridley (Female) will be joining the practice to replace Dr Clear Hill and Dr Orford who are leaving at the end of the year.
CHANGE OF PRACTICE NAME
With Dr Clear Hill retiring at the end of December 2011 the name of
the practice will change to Billericay Medical Practice with Dr
Cockcroft replacing Dr Clear Hill as Senior Partner.
National
Patient Survey
We are pleased to announce that since March 2009, the results from the
National Patient Survey have steadily improved from 70% to nearly 79% at
the end of June 2011.
A full set of the results can be found on the attached link
HERE»
FLU CLINICS
The surgery will be offering a flu vaccination to all patients over
65 years of age and younger people in certain at risk groups from the
end of September 2011.
If you fall into one of the categories to receive the vaccine please
ring the surgery for an appointment.
If you are under 65 years of age and you are not sure if you fit into
one of the at-risk groups then please contact the surgery.
'AT RISK' GROUPS (UNDER 65 YEARS) THAT SHOULD BE OFFERED A SEASONAL
FLU VACCINATION IN 2011/12:
• Chronic respiratory disease and asthma that requires continuous or
repeated use of inhaled or systemic steroids or with previous
exacerbations requiring hospital admission
• Chronic heart disease
• Chronic renal disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Chronic neurological disease
• Diabetes
• Immunosuppression
• Pregnant women
• Those living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay
care facilities.
• Those who are in receipt of a carer’s allowance, or those who are the
main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk
if the carer falls ill.
DR CLEAR HILL TO RETIRE
After nearly 25 years service at the surgery Dr Clear Hill has
announced that she will be retiring in the New Year.
Dr Cockcroft will replace Dr Clear Hill as Senior Partner.
Further details will be available on the website later in the year.
Proposed changes to Out of Hours Services in South West Essex
» Click here to read more
east of
England pathology services
Click here
to view the patient information leaflet about these services.
Kids
Alive Charity Trip to Nepal - Update
Dr Fernie and the Patient Participation Group would like to thank
everyone who contributed to the Kids Alive coffee afternoon on the 12th
May which raised more than £200.00 to go towards a Christian Orphanage
in Nepal.
Nurse Jo Restel’s Education Talk
On Wednesday, 10th November, Nurse Restel gave a talk to more
than 40 patients in the Health Centre waiting room on Diabetic
Awareness.
This was the second talk organised by the patient group which was very
well received by everyone who attended.
New Online Booking of appointments and Repeat Prescriptions
You can now have access to our appointments system on line. By using this system you will be able to book a routine appointment with a doctor up to two weeks in advance (no on the day appointments will be available).
You can also have access to the new repeat Prescription ordering facility. The new system will allow you to choose the medication from your medical record rather than you having to type the medication that you require.
To be able to use the on-line services you will need to register by downloading the
application form so that a user name and password can be created for you.
You can continue to use the existing prescription service until 31st October 2010.
Using this service will enable you to access both appointments and prescriptions 24 hours a day.
Summary Care Records
If you would like to know more about the new Summary Care Record or have decided to opt-out of the scheme then please visit the SCR website where you can download a form.
New booking service for Billericay blood tests
Click here to view the leaflet about this new service.
Vitality
Stop Smoking Drop-in clinic
In order to provide stop smoking support to the residents of
Billericay, Vitality have set up a drop in clinic that will run weekly
from the 5th June 2009, providing one to one support for those wishing
to quit smoking. The drop-in clinic will work in conjunction with the
service provided by the advisor at Billericay Health Centre.
The clinic will be based at Billericay Library, 143 High Street, between
10.00am to 12noon.
For more information please phone 07984 394499 or visit the Vitality
website
www.lovevitality.org
Car Park
We are sorry if you have experienced problems in parking. As you are
probably aware, the car park is usually very busy, particularly in the
mornings. To avoid arriving late for your appointment, please allow
plenty of time to park your car as you may have to queue for some time
until a space is available.
If you wish to make a complaint regarding parking at the Health Centre,
we have produced a form for you to complete. This can be collected from
reception.
Fees for Non-NHS Services
We have recently reviewed the fees for non-NHS services, such as forms
completed by the doctor for private medical insurance claims, travel
insurance claims, etc. A list of the updated fees is on display at
reception. Please note that completion of these forms can take up to 20
working days.
Mobile Telephone Numbers
If you have a mobile telephone, it may be helpful for the practice to
have the number on our records. You may wish to advise us of your number
by telephone or at reception.
Coil Fitting Service
We offer a full coil fitting service, which includes follow ups,
removals, changeovers and new fittings (of both copper coils and the
Mirena IUD). Please ask at reception for details.
Minor Surgery
We offer a minor surgery service for certain skin conditions and
aspirations.
If you have any condition that you are worried about, please make an
appointment to see your GP who will then arrange for any necessary
intervention. Please ask at reception for details.
Yellow Fever Centre
Did you know that the surgery has been approved by the Department of
Health as a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre?
A Yellow Fever vaccination is required if you are planning to travel to
some parts of Africa and South America, at least 10 days before
departure. There is a standard charge for the vaccination.
Please telephone the practice nurse for further information.
Routine Appointments
Based on feedback from patients, the practice has increased the number
of appointments available to book in advance to 75%, with the remaining
25% being available to book on the day.
Home Visits
Home visits will only be done by doctors if they feel it is medically
appropriate to do so. If the doctor feels that it is not medically
necessary to provide a home visit, you may be asked to come to the
surgery to be seen.
We regret that transport difficulties may not be a reason for a home
visit.
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