Post on 27-Dec-2015
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Please support your local surgery
The Partners would like to encourage all patients to back the
“Your GP Cares” campaign and the
“Put Patients First” campaign
Details are displayed in the waiting room and a petition and example letters for your MP are available from reception.
Please sign up now…….
BMA Campaign -Your GP Cares
The British Medical Association is calling for long-term, sustainable investment in general practice now to:
• Attract, retain and expand the number of GPs• Expand the number of practice staff• Improve premises GP services are provided from
• www.bma.org.uk/yourgpcares
RCGP – Put Patients First, Back General Practice
Please also support The Royal College of General Practitioners campaign to fight the funding crisis in your local surgery – less money means a cut in services for patients.
Please sign the petition now or go online www.rcgp.org.uk/campaign-home or write to
you MP – sample letters available from reception.
Phlebotomy (blood clinic)
• The phlebotomist has short appointment times to take your blood test
• It would be very helpful if patients could present with coats/jackets/cardigans off.
• Thank you
Summer Holiday abroad?
When booking your holiday, particularly late bookings on the internet, please make sure you have enough time for any vaccinations that are necessary for your destination.
Summer Holiday abroad?
Please complete a travel form at reception. The nurse will contact you with full travel advice and make an appointment for vaccinations if appropriate.
Don’t forget malaria tablets!
Hay-fever
Did you know that your local chemist or pharmacist can advise you regarding hay-fever and home remedies? For example anti-histamines and eye drops?
Physiotherapy – self referral
• Patients are able to refer themselves for physiotherapy advice either online or by phone
• Initially advice and exercises
• Onward referral if necessary
• No need to see your GP!
• Pick up a card from reception
Physiotherapy
“Refer yourself to Physiotherapy”Via www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk
Or telephone01473 770066
This service is run by Allied Health Professionals under contract with the NHS
Early Morning Tuesday and Saturday Morning Clinics
Please note that if you wish to see a Dr. between 7am and 8am on a Tuesday or between 8am and 11am on a Saturday, you must book an appointment in advance.
We regret that “walk in” patients are not able to be seen during these surgery
times. Thank you.
Don’t be cold this winter!
Its only July but…
Suffolk County Council want to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not cold this winter
Grants are available for those on low income who need help to keep warm
Don’t be cold this winter!
Call for free advice on 08456 037 686
if you need help with• An emergency fuel payment• Making your home warmer as well as more
energy efficient• Emergency boiler and heating repairs• Loan of temporary heaters in an emergency• Cheaper oil prices
Don’t be cold this winter
Call local rate telephone
08456 037 686
www.suffolk.gov.uk/warmhomes
Eligibility criteria applies. To find out if you are eligible telephone the above number
Top tips for staying steady
There are some simple things you can do to stay steady on your feet. There are top tips to help you to improve your strength and balance and to feel more confident if you are worried about falling.
For more information or a free copy of an advice guide staying steady call
0800 169 6565
Top Tips for staying steady
Advice from ageUK
1. Exercise regularly2. Check your eyes and hearing3. Ask about your medicines4. Visit your GP (if you have had a fall)5. Vitamin D for vitality6. Count your calcium7. Check for home hazards8. Look after your feet
Dr Adam Wankowski
Dr Wankowski will be retiring from the practice after 25 years on the 29th of August.
Dr Wankowski’s patients will be advised of the arrangements for their future care.
Unfortunately, at present, it is not possible to transfer patients to another Partner because of existing workloads.
Outside normal working hours
Evenings and weekends
For urgent advice and treatment
Call the usual surgery number and
you will be given the number to use –
111