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As of Monday 9th January 2023, a portion of our appointments will be available for patients to book up to 5 days in advance, you can either book via SystmOnline or contact Reception on 01354 695888 Option 1. The remaining appointments will be bookable on the day through our Reception Team.

This means that we will be stopping using AccuRx online medical triage. Over the last month we have seen an unmanageable number of requests, resulting in an unsafe workload for our duty clinician.

Patients are still encouraged to use the AccuRx link for the submission of Administrative requests for sick notes, prescriptions, results and other general administrative enquiries but it will not be used for appointment bookings going forwards and anyone submitting a request this way will be redirected to either call the practice or book via SystmOnline.

Although AccuRx does not require you to 'log in', SystmOnline does and you will need attend Reception to complete a registration form if you do not already have access.

We hope our patients understand the reason for this change in system again, especially given the current high levels of acute illnesses and Strep A cases.

The practice hopes that we may be able to reconsider this way of working in the future but at present, we need to adjust our system to safely manage demand and capacity.

AccuRx for Administrative enquiries

https://florey.accurx.com/p/D81061

SystmOnline for all appointment booking

https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/Login?Date=20230105075635

NHS Health Check

Get your ‘midlife MOT’ with a free NHS Health Check

The programme aims to give people a once-over as they move into their middle years, helping spot signs early and providing peace of mind. It lets you take control of your health, and enjoy life for longer.

Give us a call to sign up!

What do NHS Health Checks protect against?

NHS Health Checks detect a range of different vascular and circulatory conditions. This includes Dementia, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Strokes, Diabetes and Kidney Disease.

Who is eligible for NHS Health Checks?

NHS Health Checks are available for anyone who’s aged between 40 and 74 and isn’t already in touch with their GP about a pre-existing condition.

What does it involve?

The NHS Health Check is very straightforward, and it will only take 20-30 minutes.

It’s based on simple questions about age, lifestyle and family history, along with standard measurements of height, weight, urine content and glucose and cholesterol levels.

My Care Record

My Care Record aims to improve care by joining up information which may currently be held in separate patient databases by health and care services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

My Care Record will enable clinicians and care professionals to access up-todate information about the individuals they are caring for from these systems.

My Care Record will provide:

 Better co-ordinated and seamless care

 Quicker diagnosis and treatment

 More time to spend on clinical care

 Less paperwork and avoid repetition

 Fewer unnecessary clinical tests

 More accurate prescriptions

 Better health and care planning

For more information on this, or for opting out then visit the links below

https://www.cpics.org.uk/download.cfm?ver=3436

https://www.cpics.org.uk/my-care-record

You need to complete a self-assessment form first and this is usually all that is necessary. This form is available from the Council (Local Authority).

If the Council needs to know any further information it may then wish to see confidential information from your medical record or your full medical record. The Local Medical Committee, which represents all NHS general practitioners in the area, has made it clear to the relevant local authorities that GPs will only supply confidential medical information directly to the Local Authority’s Medical Officer when asked to do so by the Officer, provided that the patient (or the patient's legal representative) has given written consent.

The Council should therefore contact you asking you or your legal representative to complete a consent form. Once this has been received they will then write directly to your GP enclosing the written consent and asking your GP to supply confidential medical information which may be all or part of the medical record. There is therefore no need for you to provide the medical report or to ask your GP to provide it.

We are delighted to announce that following an inspection of the surgery on the 29th March 2022 by the Care Quality Commission (the independent regulator of health and social care in England), that the practice has maintained the rating 'Good' in all key lines of enquiry Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

We are extremely proud of every member of our staff and the hard work that they put in every day providing care to our patients and maintaining high standards of care at all times, whilst adhering to practice, local and national policies and procedures.

Thank you to our patients for the continued support, understanding and regular supply of treats.

The full report is available today on the CQC website:

https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-566699871

Are you aged 70- 79?

Did you know you are eligible for a Shingles Vaccination?

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus) in people who have previously had chickenpox.

It begins with a burning sensation in the skin, followed by a rash of very painful fluid-filled blisters that can then burst and turn into sores before healing. Often an area on just one side of the body is affected, usually the chest but sometimes the head, face and eye.

The one-off vaccine contains a weakened chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster virus). It's similar, but not identical to, the chickenpox vaccine.

It does not guarantee you will not get shingles, but it will reduce your chances.

If you do get shingles, the vaccine will likely make the symptoms milder and the illness shorter. You'll also be less likely to get shingles complications, such as post-herpetic neuralgia.

Call us today to book or for more information visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/shingles-vaccine-questions-and-answers/

HGV Medicals

We do offer appointments for these but, unfortunately, they do take up valuable GP appointments and are rather more costly than private companies.

You can self-refer on 0800 779 7023 or visit www.d4medicals.com. Appointments are available at Peterborough or King's Lynn. These medicals require an eye test.

The fees are published on the above website. Of note, there are other private firms other than the one listed above.

The current charge for HGV medical and report is £133 +VAT

The Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has now relocated to Peterborough City Hospital

The UTC (which will also include the GP out of hours service) is located next to the Emergency Department on the hospital site and continues to cover the full range of injuries and illnesses with access to diagnostics, such as x-rays and scans.

Opening hours will remain the same (8am - 8pm, 7 days a week).

NHS 111 can book an appointment for patients at the UTC if required by their healthcare concern or they can walk in.

added 01/07/21

General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)

Patient data collected from general practice is needed to support a wide variety of research and analysis to help run and improve health and care services.

NHS Digital will collect:

data about diagnoses, symptoms, observations, test results, medications, allergies, immunisations, referrals, recalls and appointments, including information about physical, mental and sexual health
data on sex, ethnicity and sexual orientation
data about staff who have treated patients

NHS Digital does not collect:

name and address (except for postcode, protected in a unique coded form)
written notes (free text), such as the details of conversations with doctors and nurses
images, letters and documents
coded data that is not needed due to its age - for example medication, referral and appointment data that is over 10 years old
coded data that GPs are not permitted to share by law - for example certain codes about IVF treatment, and certain information about gender re-assignment

This data will be shared from 1 July 2021.

Data may be shared from the GP medical records about:

any living patient registered at a GP practice in England when the collection started - this includes children and adults
any patient who died after 1 July 2021, and was previously registered at a GP practice in England when the data collection started

If you don’t want your identifiable patient data to be shared for purposes except for your own care, you can opt-out by registering a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Data Opt-out, or both. These opt-outs are different and they are explained in more detail below. Your individual care will not be affected if you opt-out using either option.

Healthy You!

Now more than ever is an important time to lose weight and keep healthy.

Commissioned and funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, Healthy You provides free weight management support to residents across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Healthy You offer a choice of programmes to patients who wish to lose weight and you could be eligible for a 12 week referral to any of the options listed below if you are aged over 16 with a Body Mass Index above 25.

Option 1 – Referral to Healthy You Weight Management groups

Option 2 - Referral to Slimming World

Option 3 – Referral to Wellness that Works (formerly Weight Watchers)

To be eligible for a Slimming World or Wellness that Works referral you cannot have been a paying member of either program in the 12 weeks prior to the point of referral.

If you have the motivation to learn how to lose weight and maintain a healthier weight you can self-refer by calling Healthy you on 0333 005 0093, text Healthyu to 60777 or visit the website at www.healthyyou.org.uk

NHS Friends and Family

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A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you ‘lack mental capacity’).

You must be 18 or over and have mental capacity (the ability to make your own decisions) when you make your LPA.

You do not need to live in the UK or be a British citizen.

Please visit https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney to find out more

Have you recently discovered you are pregnant?

Did you know you can now self refer to the midwife instead of coming to the the surgery to ask us to do this for you? Please ensure you have read the 'Your Choices' leaflet on the website before submitting your referral so you are aware of the options available to you such as:

Where to give birth.
Which hospital you can receive your care from.
What support and education is avavilable.

To read the leaflet, find out more information and refer yourself please visit https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/maternity/im-pregnant/

NHS Health Checks

Get your ‘midlife MOT’ with a free NHS Health Check

NHS Health Checks are now being provided across Cambridgeshire as part of a national screening programme. The programme aims to give people a once-over as they move into their middle years, helping spot signs early and providing peace of mind. It lets you take control of your health, and enjoy life for longer.

Give us a call to sign up!

What do NHS Health Checks protect against?

NHS Health Checks detect a range of different vascular and circulatory conditions. This includes Dementia, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Strokes, Diabetes and Kidney Disease. Catching symptoms for these issues early will help healthcare professionals to offer treatment and suggest lifestyle changes, and can prevent more serious problems in the long-term.

Who is eligible for NHS Health Checks?

NHS Health Checks are available for anyone who’s aged between 40 and 74 and isn’t already in touch with their GP about a pre-existing condition. A ‘midlife MOT’ like this can help you to live a longer and healthier life.

What does it involve?

The NHS Health Check is very straightforward, and it will only take 20-30 minutes.

It’s based on simple questions about age, lifestyle and family history, along with standard measurements of height, weight, urine content and glucose and cholesterol levels.

What happens afterwards?

A healthcare professional will discuss the results with you in detail afterwards. You’ll be given a full personalised report. This will provide resources and support to help with staying healthy and keeping up good habits, including information about the local support services.

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