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.