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IF you need Medical Assistance when the Surgery is closed Please

go Online at www.111.nhs.uk unless you need assistance for a child under 5 years old please Telephone 111

STOPTOBER OCTOBER 2022

Swap to Stop this October

Quitting smoking has so many benefits and no drawbacks, and we know you’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober.

This year we have even more choice to help you on your way to a smoke free future. From the 1^stOctober the Stop Smoking Service as part of your quit attempt can provide E-cigarettes to help you make the swap from cigarettes.

Don’t want to vape? No worries we also have a whole range of Stop Smoking medication alongside tailored One to One behavioural support delivered by our friendly team of Specialist Advisors.

Whether you want to start breathing easier, feel the energy boost or even free up a little more money to spend, there has never been a better time to stop smoking.

It’s never too late to join the thousands of people quitting smoking this October.

Take the first step now to your smoke free journey https://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/ready-to-quit/

You can read more about e-cigarettes and how they can help you to become smoke free here https://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/smokeless-tobacco/

NAMED GP

Under the new terms of our contract ALL patients now have been allocated a named GP.

If you wish to know which doctor is your named GP, please ask next time you are in the surgery or telephone and ask one of the Reception Team which GP is your allocated GP. If you wish to request a particular doctor please speak to a Receptionist.

MEASLES OUTBREAK

If your child has not received his or her 1st or 2nd MMR vaccination. Please telephone to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse. It is important to be fully vaccinated to stop your child being ill with measles. Measles is very contagious and CAN BE LIFE THREATENING

How to make an appointment

Please call our main switchboard number on 01908 318989 to book an appointment at either our main practice or one of our branch surgeries.

Test Results
On average please allow 2 working days for your test results to come back from the hospital unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Please note that X-ray results take a little longer, usually 10-12 days. For your test results please telephone the surgery on 01908 318989.

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

NHS CHOICES

www.nhs.uk

www.specialistinfo.com

THURSDAY 1 AUGUST 2024

WE APOLOGISE FOR INCONVIENCE BUT WE HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM IN THAT THE MAIN ELECTRICITY CABLE TO THE SURGERY HAS BEEN CUT. WE ARE AWAITING THE ELECTRICITY COMPANY TO COME AND FIX THE PROBLEM. ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE EFFECTED INCLUDING OUR PHONE LINES.

THE SURGERY CLOSED FOR TRAINING AT 2.30pm ON THESE DATES AND WILL NOT REOPEN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING

Wednesday 18^th September 2024

Thursday 24^th October 2024

Thursday 21^st November 2024

Wednesday 22^nd January 2025

Wednesday 19^th February 2025

Wednesday 19^th March 2025

IMPORTANT MESSAGE Update on Strep A and Scarlet Fever

Strep A is a common type of bacteria that causes various infections, including Scarlet Fever, which is usually a mild illness but highly infectious.

Common Symptoms include high temperature, headache, sore throat, swollen glands, nausea, and an aching body.

Please use the guide below to seek the appropriate care for your child.

Get an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS111if:

Your child is unwell and is getting worse
Your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
Your child has fewer wet nappies than usual or is peeing less than usual, or shows other signs of dehydration
Your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38C or higher
Your baby is 3-6 months and has a temperature of 39C or higher
Your child is very tired or irritable

It’s important to trust your instincts if your child is unwell. Get medical help if you think you need it.

Check symptoms on 111 online (for children aged 5 and over) or call 111 ( for children under5)

Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A & E if:

Your child is having difficulty breathing- they may make grunting noises, or you may notice their tummy sucking under their ribs there are pauses when your child breathes
Your Child ‘s skin, tongue, or lips are blue or grey- on black/brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet
Your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

Check the following link for further advice :

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/strep-a/

Health Centre Online

docbaby Purbeck doctors' surgery in Stantonbury provides the highest quality healthcare to patients in the Milton Keynes area. Our doctors, nurses and all our other staff are dedicated to offering a professional service and this surgery website will help us to keep all our patients up to date with news and information about our practice. We will keep it current with any developments or other details that we feel are relevant to you. .

As well as a source of information about our practice, the staff and the services we provide, we hope you will use this website as a useful resource for other health-related information. Please have a look around and do send us some feedback if you like. We can use your ideas to improve our online services and further develop the content of this site.