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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 1st October 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

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www.nhs.uk

www.specialistinfo.com

Emergencies

clock_on_red_backgroundIf you need urgent medical advice during surgery hours, please phone the surgery on 01923 318989. Please be prepared to give some information to the receptionist.

If you need medical advice or to see a doctor urgently when the surgery is closed please telephone the NHS 111 service. Please Dial '111' your call will be free from a landline or mobile. 

NHS 111 give free health information and advice 24 hours a day. It can advise you whether you need to go to the nearest A&E (accident and emergency) or if there is an alternative such as visiting an NHS walk-in centre. For deaf people and those hard of hearing, a specilist telephone services is available . If English is not your preferred language, you can choose to use a confidential translation service.

The nearest NHS walk-in centre is located at Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes 01908 303030. NHS walk-in centres provide advice and treatment for a range of minor illnesses and injuries.

Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest accident and emergency department or call 999.

 

 
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