You can see the latest updates from the practice here:
Respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) vaccination
The NHS now offers respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations from 1 September 2024 to older adults aged 75-79, and to individuals from 28 weeks’ pregnancy to protect their baby. This is a one-off vaccination & can be given at any time (but not on the same day as your flu vaccination). please book an appointment with one of our nurses for this.
NHS Patient Survey Results
You can see and compare our practice with others on our most recent patient survey carried out by the NHS, click here to view the results.
Links to websites
https://gp-patient.co.uk/compare?practices=A84035#
Accessing your GP-held records via the NHS app or NHS website
As your GP practice, we have been asked to provide you with, no later than 31 October 2023, access to your full medical record going forward via the NHS app (and NHS website) if you have a suitable NHS login.
Your GP medical record contains consultation notes based on conversations between you, your GP and their team: medicines prescribed to you; all test results including hospital investigations; allergies; vaccines; and your medical conditions along with documents that may have been sent from local hospitals, clinics or other agencies, e.g. the police. There is likely to be sensitive and personal information within your medical record.
We are supportive of providing you with access to your record, but we wish to do this safely and make you aware that this is happening so that you can opt out, if you so wish. You may wish to speak with us first to understand what it is that you will see, and the risks which may be involved in having such confidential data either on your smartphone with the NHS app installed, or online if other people might have access to that information through your devices. If you are in a difficult or pressured relationship, for example, you may prefer your records to remain accessible only to those treating you, with them not appearing on your smartphone or online. The Government has been clear that if a patient does not wish to have access, then we do not have to provide it. This is one reason why we have asked if you wish to opt out, or have it switched off for the time being.
It’s important to remember that these documents may, at times, contain information that could be upsetting, especially if they contain news of a serious condition. It can also be a cause for worry seeing results online when it isn’t clear what the results might mean, and no one is available to ask, as can be the case during the evening or at weekends, for example.
Sometimes people with a mental health condition might prefer not to see documents that remind them of difficult times in their life. Letters from mental health teams sometimes go into detail about past events, and great care would be needed in deciding whether you would want to see these letters. It is possible for individual items to be hidden at your request, and your GP would be happy to talk about any concerns you may have.
Requesting access – what do I need to do?
The easiest way to get access is to create an NHS login through the NHS app. Although, you can also access your GP records via the internet on a computer, the first bit is easiest if done through a smartphone. If you don’t have one, you may have a family member or friend you trust who can help you. You can also ask your practice receptionist, but you’ll need some proof of who you are, e.g. a passport, driving licence or household bill.
Travel Vaccination
We no longer provide overseas travel advice. We recommend that those travelling abroad check with their travel company or with a local travel clinic regarding vaccinations at least 8 weeks prior to travelling. Some, but not all, vaccinations may be available on the NHS from the surgery. These will only be given by our nurse if we have written information from a registered travel clinic specifying which vaccinations are advised.