Sherburn & Rillington Practice - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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STAXTON SURGERY AND PRESCRIPTION COLLECTION UPDATE

We have noted the uptake for the Staxton clinic appointments has declined and we have thought about how we could serve our patients better. We noticed an increased demand for urgent appointments for problems that could be treated excellently by a nurse practitioner.

From 4^th September our new nurse practitioner, Theresa, will start and will be available 3 days per week, offering 'immediate' (same day) appointments.

We feel the appointments are best offered in the Sherburn and Rillington practice premises as they are much better equipped than the Staxton Village Hall. We are therefore finishing the Staxton Village Hall clinics from July 2017, meaning the last clinic will be held on Tuesday 27^th June.

The current prescription service which currently runs from Pat Pickard’s home in Staxton will cease from Wednesday 28^th June – any prescriptions not collected from Pats after this date will be returned to the Practice for collection. As an alternative the practice does offer a prescription delivery service for all our patients, this will continue where needed to deliver prescriptions to patient's houses by our delivery driver. This requires you to be at home to sign for the prescription on the delivery day. We offer this service on a Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

Please ask at dispensary for further information and to be added to the delivery service.

We trust we will improve our service to our patients this way.

We would like thank Pat Pickard for all those years that she has assisted us out of the goodness of her heart with the Staxton clinics and prescription collection service.

Travel Vaccinations

If you are planning a trip abroad and you require vaccinations and/or travel advice please pick up a travel questionnaire from reception or see link below to submit online, this will include details of which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Please drop your completed questionnaire in at your usual surgery as early as possible - ideally at least 8 weeks before you travel - to allow the nurse to review your travel plans and order the appropriate vaccinations before your appointment. Your appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS. The nurse will discuss these vaccinations and charges with you and we will require payment before your appointment.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Passport signing
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
To whom it may concern type letters

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales - click here to see our current charges.

Clinics & Services

In addition to GP consultations the practice offers a range of clinics and healthcare services:

Acupuncture
Antenatal Clinic (community midwife appointments at Rillington Surgery)
Asthma/COPD Clinic
Cervical Smears
Child Health Immunisation Programme
Contraceptive Services
Diabetes Clinic
Elderly Health Checks
Ischaemic Heart Disease Clinic
Joint Injections
Minor Injuries
Minor Surgery
NHS Health Checks (40-74 years)
Slit Lamp Examinations
Smoking Cessation
Travel Immunisations

What is an NHS Health Check?

The NHS Health check is your chance to get your free midlife MOT. For adults in England aged 40-74 without a pre-existing condition, it checks your circulatory and vascular health and what your risk of getting a disabling vascular disease is. This guide explains what happens at the check, when and how you get one, and how to lower your risk.

How do I get an NHS Health Check?

If you're in the 40-74 age group without a pre-existing condition, you can expect to receive a letter from ourselves inviting you for a free NHS Health Check. Don't worry if you haven't got your invitation yet, as you will be invited for one over the next few years. In the meantime, there are other ways of getting your health checked.

Why should I get checked?

As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing something dangerous like high blood pressure, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. Your NHS Health Check can spot early signs and help prevent these happening to you, which means you'll be more likely to enjoy life for longer.

What lifestyle changes can I make?

Once you've had your NHS Health Check, your healthcare professional will discuss the results with you. You'll be given advice and support to help you lower your risk and maintain or improve your vascular health. But you don't have to wait until your NHS Health Check appointment to make healthy changes.

The NHS health check is your chance to get your free midlife MOT. For adults in England aged 40-74 without a pre-existing condition, it checks your circulatory and vascular health and what your risk of getting a disabling vascular disease is. This guide explains what happens at the check, when and how you get one, and how to lower your risk.

For more information and advice go to http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-health-check/Pages/NHS-Health-Check.aspx