MASKS
Due to the high increase in covid cases, we request that all visitors to the surgery continue to wear a mask
Volunteers Required:
We are currently looking for volunteers to support practices across Sutton. You can volunteer as little or as much as you can, from an here and there to several hours per week
We initially want to set up a working group of volunteers to support other patients with IT and on line services so that we can maximise their use across all Sutton Practices We are hoping some of these volunteers might join our Practice Patient participation Groups (PPG’s) and/or other future projects.
1. Thanks for your good work
2. Having watched and read the horror stories about not being able to get appointments at GP surgeries, I would like to thank you for being so
efficient during the pandemic
3. A Big Thank You for all your kindness and help
4. Thank you for your excellent service you provided me with today. Very helpful Doctor - many thanks for seeing me face to face
5. Thank you for completing my form for me
***THE NEW NHS APP***
If you are a patient at our surgery, you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or
tablet. You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more
If you already use GP online, you can continue to use it. You can use the NHS App as well. For more information - go to:
Below is the link for the General Practice Data for Planning and research information (12 5 2021)
GP extraction of data scheduled for September 2021. Below is the Type 1 opt out form if needed
Type 1 Opt out Form
RESEARCH - If you would like to take part in research - please click on the link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/sign-up-to-be-contacted-for-research
CORONAVIRUS
We are not booking face to face consultations. DO NOT attend our Practice if you have symptoms associated with coronavirus including a new continuous cough and a high temperature. You are advised to stay at home for 7 days. DO NOT attend the practice unless you have been requested to do so by the Clinician.
If your symptoms are serious, or get worse, NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need further medical help and advise you what to do.
Only call 111 direct if you cannot go online, or are advised to do so by the online service.
For the latest Covid-19 advice please visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Doctors of the World have updated the translated coronavirus guidance to reflect the changes made regarding the lock down rules for the whole population in the UK. This new version (version 3 -24.03.2020) is ready in English and 28 other languages at the moment, and remaining languages will be updated very soon. Please find them here https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/
In total, the guidance is now translated into 36 languages to reach out diverse communities in the UK, with more languages coming! A link to these resources is also put on the UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-entitlements-migrant-health-guide
We will be in touch with a video format of the guidance soon.
UK Government has translated some of its guidance into 11 languages:
We also wanted to let you know about the excellent resources the Irish health service had produced in 20 languages, which includes a 16-page information booklet and posters. The resources all direct patients to the Irish health services, so of limited use for those of us working in the UK, but they may be helpful for some patients/service users to understand symptoms and prevention measures better: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/covid19-updates/partner-resources/covid-19-translated-resources/
PRESCRIPTIONS
Please note we require 3 working days to issue prescriptions. You can request via your pharmacist or via on line access ONLY
In view of the Coronavirus - please do not attend the surgery unless requested to do so
SEE OUR NEW PAGE - LOW VALUE MEDICINES AND SELF CARE GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS:
SELF REFERRALS
Did you know for some referrals you do not have to see a G P - you can self refer. Please see below for further information:
Uplift- (If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious)
Tel: 0800 0321411
or online at suttonuplift.co.uk
Musculoskeletal/physio:
Tel: 020 8661 3902
Antenatal:
online at Epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/antenatal-care https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/pregnancy-self-referral-form-st-helier
or tel St H 0208 296 2542
Epsom 01372 735367
https://www.suttonhealthandcare.nhs.uk/sexual-health
FROM SPRING 2020 - THE LAW AROUND ORGAN DONATION IN ENGLAND IS CHANGING:
Unless you choose to opt out, you will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when you die. Whatever you choose, let close family or friends
know to help ensure your decision is honoured. To find out more about your choices, including how to opt out: visit organdonation.nhs.uk or call 0300 303 2094
ARE YOU SUBJECT TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ? - Not alone is Sutton are there to help:
https://notaloneinsutton.org.uk/campaign-resources/.
uksaysnomore.org/safespaces - Boots and Morrisons provide safe rooms to obtain contacts and to ring from the safespace
Ofgem - Priority Services Register for people in need:
If you-
* are of pensionable age
* are disabled of chronically sick
* have a long term medical condition
* have a hearing or visual impairment or additional communication needs
* are in a vulnerable situation
Click on the link below:
Priority Services Register
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
We are currently seeking members for the following categories:
- A Mother of a small child
- Where English is not the first language
- A teenager
- Male representative
- A representative from the LGBT patients
Please contact the Practice Manager for more details.
We have a notice board in the waiting room for up to date information - alternatively you can contact one of our exisiting
members on Heatherhowell44@btinternet.com
Extra GP and Nurse Appointments
We offer an extended Access service, where you can see a GP or Nurse between the hours of:
M-F 1830-2000
Sat 0800-2000
Sun 0800-2000
When our surgery is closed (during the above hours) please ring 03333326570
If the surgery cannot offer you a suitable appointment at this practice, an appointment maybe offered during the above times, and the
Receptionist can book this for you.
The sites available are:
Manor Practice Roundshaw - Wallington
Green Wrythe Surgery - The Circle
James O’Riordian - Stonecot Hill
Robin Hood Lane - Sutton
NHS HEALTHCHECKS
This healthcheck for patients between the ages of 40 and 74 can be carried out at the above locations - please telephone 07912262305, between 1000 and 1500 Monday for a convenient appointment
PLEASE NOTE BOTH THE ABOVE ARE NOT A WALK IN SERVICE.
YELLOW FEVER CENTRE
We are a yellow fever centre and can administer this injection to non registered patients - please ring the receptionist to book an appointment with the Nurse.
HEALTHWATCH CHAMPIONS
These are individuals who are engaged, trained and supported to volunteer, and use their life experience, understanding and position of influence within the community to help
friends, family and colleagues lead healthier lives - for further information go to Healthwatch Sutton