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.

Practice Area
Registration
Non-English Speakers

Registration with the practice

If you wish to register you will need to complete a Registration Form GMS1.  You can register with us if you live within the practice area - if in doubt please telephone the surgery.

When you register you will also need to complete a medical questionnaire. This is because it can take a considerable time for us to receive your medical records. You may print the questionnaire from the link below.

Please complete one form for each person applying to register and return  at least 2 working days before your first appointment. If you are registering a child under 5 there will be an additional form to complete at the surgery.
 
As a newly registered patient you are invited to attend the surgery for a 'New Patient Check'.  This appointment would normally be with one of our practice nurses.  If however you require medication or would like to see a doctor for any other reason, then you should see your doctor. 
 
Dr Neil Rennie joins the surgery on February 1st 2010 and will be taking new registrations from that date.  Please see below  - PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DR NEIL RENNIE

Please note, we will need to see a form of photo ID (ie passport/driving licence) and current proof of address (ie utility bill/letting agency letter) when we accept your application to register.

 

Please collect a New Patient Pack from reception which will contain important information regarding the Summary Care Record.


New Patient Questionnaire  

 

PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DR NEIL RENNIE

Hello to everyone linked to The Quarter Jack Surgery.  I joined the practice on the 1st February 2010 and I am really looking forward to getting to know you all.  As your GP I thought you  might like to know a little about me, especially since for some of you, the doctor-patient relationship we develop, will last for more than 30 years - quite a thought really!

I was brought up in Aberdeen and went to Aberdeen University where I graduated as a doctor in 2000.  Since then I have worked in both Scotland and England as well as New Zealand.  I initially trained in General Medicine, specialising in Gastroenterology having become a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2005.  Part of this training was undertaken in Poole and Portsmouth Hospitals so I already know this part of the coast quite well.

In 2007 I switched to general practice and I completed my training in the summer of 2009.  I moved to general practice because I was attracted by the variety of clinical encounters that it offers.  I also enjoy getting to know people and understanding their concerns as this, in my opinion, is the best way to be a good doctor and provide good medical care.

I hope you will find me as someone who is easy to speak to and who treats you as a person.  I'm certainly not a machine and though I work hard, I have plenty of interests outside of work, especially football and golf.  Don't worry though, I only play golf at the weekend!

Anyway, that's it from me. 

Best wishes,

Neil Rennie.