The Quarter Jack Surgery - How to make an appointment to see your doctor or nurse at the surgery

The Quarter Jack Surgery
Rodways Corner
Wimborne
Dorset, BH21 1AP
Tel: 01202 848261

FLU CLINICS

If you are in a risk group and would like a flu vaccination please contact the surgery. It is advisable to book your vaccination in September every year as we always start clinics in October. Vaccination for patients not in a risk group is available for a small charge from many local pharmacies.

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MMR

Following the upsurge in number of measles cases in Europe and particularily France, we urge all parents to check that children have received the appropriate MMR vaccinations.

See more under

'Your Health', 'Vaccinations'.

Young adults should contact the surgery if they have not had 2 doses of MMR.

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Change of telephone number

from 1st April 2011

Patients registered with

Dr Sankson

please ring Sarah on

01202 848263

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Patients registered with

Dr Redman

please ring Sally on

01202 848262

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DO YOU KNOW YOUR 10 DIGIT
NHS NUMBER?

You will find your number on your NHS card (old style numbers include letters)

You will increasingly need this number to access NHS services.

If you need to ask us for your number please note the following: You will need to present a valid photo ID ( ie passport/driving licence) to reception.

NHS numbers will not be given out via telephone/email.

You will not be able to obtain the number for anyone else, including relatives, with the exception of your children under the age of 16.

Your number will not be given to anyone else, including relatives.
PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY
KEEP YOUR NHS NUMBER SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL

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Pneumonia Vaccination

Are you aged 65 or over? Have you ever had a pneumonia vaccination? If not, you are entitled to a free vaccination. Please telephone your registered GP's PA to book an appointment.

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If you need to phone us

Monday mornings are extremely busy for GP surgerys so if you need to phone us for something that is not urgent, please try at another time. Hopefully this will mean that patients with urgent problems find it easier to contact us on Monday mornings.

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HPV Vaccination

HPV vaccinations represent a tremendous step forward in preventative health care - please see under 'Clinics and Services' for details of NHS and private vaccination.

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Cancelling your Appointment

If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please use the link on this page (if more than 24 hours in advance), use Appointments Online (if you have a username and password) or telephone your registered GP's PA to cancel your appointment.
By giving us as much notice as you can you are helping us to make sure that someone else is given your slot.

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Appointments

Home Visits & Telephone Advice

Appointments Online

When you Arrive

Appointments

You should contact your registered Doctor's Personal Assistant to make an appointment with a Doctor or Nurse, or for any other matters regarding your medical condition. The numbers are as follows:-

Dr Skule - 01202 848261
Dr Tan and Dr Redman - 01202 848262
Dr Sankson and Dr Rennie - 01202 848263
Dr Lear and Dr Dickins - 01202 848264

Due to the increasing numbers of patients who DNA (did not attend) we would ask that you inform us, as soon as you become aware, if you are unable to attend for an appointment. Even cancellations at very short notice can usually be filled.

You can cancel your appointment using the online cancellation form on this page

Extended Hours Appointments

There are a limited number of Extended Hours appointments available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for patients unable to attend at normal surgery times.

These appointments start at 6.30pm and patients are seen by a GP on duty at that time.

Appointments for nursing procedures will not be available at this time and the surgery will otherwise be closed - only patients with pre-booked appointments will be seen.

If you become ill between the hours of 6.30pm and 8.00am please see ' Out of Hours'.

Home Visits

homevisits If possible please try to telephone your registered GP's PA before 10am if you require a home visit.

A doctor or nurse may phone you back as it may be that your problem can be dealt with by telephone advice, or that it would be more appropriate to send a nurse, or indeed arrange a hospital attendance.

House visits are only available for patients who are housebound because of illness or disability.

Please remember that several patients can be seen in the practice in the time that it takes to make one home visit. There are also better facilities for examining and treating patients at the Health Centre.

Telephone Advice

Sometimes problems can be solved over the telephone. Our doctors and nurses are normally available at the end of morning surgery. Our staff can arrange for your Doctor or a Nurse to telephone you.

Appointments Online

This is a simple and easy way to book, view or cancel appointments at any time of the day or night.

You must first register your details with the practice so that you can be provided with a unique login username and password.

You will only be able to register yourself - we will not allow anyone else to register your details and you will not be able to register details of anyone else, including relatives.

The service is available if you are 16 years of age or over.

Your personal information is kept safe and secure when using Appointments Online.

Click Here to book/cancel your appointment online

To register

Please bring a form of photo ID (passport/driving licence) to reception and ask to register for Appointments Online.
You will then be sent a unique username and password - along with details of how to gain access to the website. Please confirm your correct address with reception.
On your computer, using your internet browser and the URL provided, go to the appointments website.
Login using the username and password with which you have been provided.

Handy hints

Handy hints for using Appointments Online

When you Arrive

When you arrive at the surgery, please let us know that you are here.

The easiest way to do this is by using our Patient Arrival Touch Screen situated near the reception desk. Just follow the instructions on screen.

If for any reason this will not allow you to check in, please let reception know that you have arrived.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services