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THE PRACTICE WILL BE CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING ON :-
TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 1PM-2PMWEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 1-4.30PM
TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 1PM-2PMWEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1-
4.30PM
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Seasonal Flu Clinics• Free vaccinations if you are;• Over 65• A Carer• Pregnant
• Or suffer from;• Heart problems or a chest complaint• Asthma requiring regular inhalers• Kidney disease or diabetes• Lowered immunity or are a stroke victim
SEASONAL FLU CLINICS
Additional Flu clinics are available throughout November – please ask at Reception
Please note that these sessions are for patients eligible for the seasonal flu vaccination and have booked an appointment in advance only.
Prostate Cancer UK
A Big thank you from all the staff for your kind donations on flu day
We raised £341
for research into Prostate Cancer.
Thank you
Children’s Flu Clinics
• This year all children aged 2-3 years old will be offered a flu vaccine administered via a nasal spray
• All children in this category will have received a letter with an appointment
• Please let reception know if you do not wish your child to have this vaccine.
Winter MonthsWinter Months
During the winter months it may not always be During the winter months it may not always be necessary to see a GPnecessary to see a GP
Please give as much information to the Please give as much information to the receptionist as possible so we can book you receptionist as possible so we can book you the most appropriate appointmentthe most appropriate appointment
Self help leaflets are available in receptionSelf help leaflets are available in reception
Self help leafletsSelf help leaflets
Leaflets are available to help you manage a Leaflets are available to help you manage a variety of minor problems such asvariety of minor problems such as
Coughs and coldsCoughs and colds IndigestionIndigestion ConstipationConstipation Athlete's foot & fungal nail infectionsAthlete's foot & fungal nail infections Vaginal ThrushVaginal Thrush Head lice and threadwormsHead lice and threadworms
Consent
Informed implied or expressed consent will be obtained before any procedure or examination is carried out.
• An explanation will be given to the patient sufficient to understand the procedure.
Consent
• Should the procedure carry a risk that the patient is likely to consider as being substantial, expressed consent (written or verbal) will be obtained.
• Copies of the consent policy are available on request.
Care Quality Commission
GPs can now expect to receive an inspection from the CQC every 2 years
The inspectors will give 48 hours notice and will focus on set areas
Their role is to make sure that the care provided meets national standards of quality
and safety
Care Quality Commission
How do they do this?• Ask people about their experiences of
receiving care in the Practice• Talk to staff• Check that the right systems and processes
are in place• Look for evidence that care isn’t meeting national standards
Care Quality Commission
• Patients will be advised when an inspection is taking place
• The Partners would encourage you to speak to the inspectors about your experiences
• Following an inspection, a report is published on the CQC website.
• For more information go to • www.cqc.org.uk
Outside normal working hours
Evenings and weekendsFor urgent advice and treatment
Call the usual surgery number and you will be given the number to use –
111
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