How to make an appointment to see your doctor or nurse

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

News:

2010 FLU CLINICS
Dates for this years flu clinics:
Wednesday 13th October
Saturday 16th October
Wednesday 24th November
Saturday 27th November
Vaccination is recommended for the following patients/conditions:
Over 65
Asthma/COPD
Diabetes
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Chronic Neurological disease
Live disease
Weak immune system
Pregnant
Registered carer
Book your flu jab now!

CHIP AND PIN
We are pleased to announce that we now have a Chip and Pin machine in reception. We hope this will greatly improve convenience as you will be able to use your credit/debit card when paying for travel vaccines/medication, claim forms and other chargeable items. (American Express not accepted.)

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Announcements

01 Sep - 01 Oct
NHS Smokefree

Find out about all of the free NHS services available to support you as you go try to give up smoking.

01 Aug - 01 Oct
NHS Summer Health

Stay safe in the sun, including sunscreens, sunburn relief, heat exhaustion, eczema and moles. Summer holidays are great fun for children, but can bring risks. Find out more

01 Jul - 01 Oct
Change for Life

Would you like loads of tips and help to make changes for a healthier future? As part of Change4Life, you will receive tons of helpful information, recipes, tools, tips, and games for the kids.

BBC Health

UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link'

Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.

Bipolar 'not linked to violence'

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.

Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'

A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.

Junior medics 'leaving training'

Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show.

Gum and heart link 'breakthrough'

Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.

Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'

Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read.

'No evidence' implants are toxic

Tests on a type of breast implant filled with an unapproved gel have shown no evidence they are unsafe, UK experts say.

Research into age-related illness

Edinburgh scientists are attempting to find the trigger which leads older people to develop dementia.

Clue to egg flaws in older women

British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs.

Yahoo Health

FDA relents from midodrine withdrawal plan (AP)

AP - Federal regulators have backed off a plan to remove a Shire PLC low blood-pressure treatment from the market after warning in August that the drug has not been proven effective.

Picking right blood pressure medicine challenging (AP)

AP - It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy — perhaps even using a blood test.

Cholera outbreak in Cameroon 'worst in 20 years' (AP)

AP - UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.

WHO wants faster, more flu vaccine production (AP)

CVS employee Mambo Muntanga, left, receives a flu shot from nurse practitioner Susan Brown, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Rockville, Md. It's flu-shot season again, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated — and people 65 or older even can choose to try a new high-dose version. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP - The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle (AP)

Robert Webster, chairman of the Department of Virology and Molecular Biology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., attends the Options for the Control of Influenza conference in Hong Kong Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in Hong Kong. Webster urged health authorities around the world to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadlier than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad (AP)

AP - Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests.

For Bonobo Males, Mom Is the Best Wingman (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- As parents prepare for their children's return to school, they need to remember that healthy meals and snacks are essential for learning.

MedPage Today

Sitting at Work Not Hazardous to Your Health (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Adverse health outcomes including cancer and cardiovascular disease can't be blamed on prolonged occupational sitting, at least not until additional clarifying research is done, a systematic review concluded.

Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Eating a low-carbohydrate diet in which more fat and protein sources come from plants than animals may be protective against death, researchers say.

Parental Depression Common After Birth of Children (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- More than a third of mothers and a fifth of fathers experienced at least one episode of depression in the 12 years after the birth of a child, British researchers found.

Childhood Obesity Woes Linked to Too Little Sleep (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Late bedtimes may exact a hefty price by contributing to childhood obesity, results of a prospective longitudinal study showed.

'Magic Mushrooms' Possible Tx in End-Stage Cancer (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- The active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" -- psilocybin -- may be useful to treat the anxiety and stress associated with end-stage cancer, researchers suggest.

Nonstick Cookware May Raise Kids' Cholesterol (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Kids who eat food cooked in nonstick pots and pans may have higher levels of LDL cholesterol, a large cross-sectional study found.

Males at Greater Risk of Cognitive Impairment (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Mild cognitive impairment may be more common in men than in women, a new study shows.

Investigation Reveals More Woes for Rosiglitazone

On July 15 (MedPage Today) -- a day after the FDA completed two days of hearings on rosiglitazone (Avandia) -- a British advisory commission on drugs concluded that the product should be withdrawn from the market, according to an investigation conducted by BMJ.

Washington Week: Insurance, State Actions Top News

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Several studies highlighting insurance issues were released this week, including one on federal programs for kids and two others focused on employer-provided medical coverage.

FDA Approves New Eye Pressure Drop Formulation

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new formulation of the drug bimatoprost (Lumigan) in a 0.01% solution as a first-line treatment to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Appointments

Home Visits & Telephone Advice

Appointments Online

When you Arrive

Click here to access the appointment system

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 Sankson - 01202 848262
Dr Loxton, Dr Redman 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.

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 - Using Appointments On-line

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