20 August 2024
Also available soon at the surgery for 75-79 year-olds is the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination. The virus is a common cause of coughs and colds.
Recruitment news – the surgery has recruited a new nurse who starts in eight weeks plus a new receptionist who is currently going through training.
Other news at the surgery:
- The musculoskeletal practitioner – who specialises in conditions which affect your joints, bones and muscles – will in future be able to prescribe
- Nurses, pharmacists and physiotherapists will be able to issue sick notes – you won’t need a GP appointment
The surgery is embarking on what is described as a frailty project which involves contacting patients with multiple conditions to check how they are and discuss their care. The plan involves appointing a care coordinator, supported by a community matron, who will help to signpost the right people for patients to see.
The surgery had a surge in patients not turning up for appointments in July – the number went up to 217 appointments missed. This compares with 120 in May and 126 in June. No doubt the reason for the increase is people going away on holiday and forgetting about their appointment – but please do all you can to reduce the number by remembering to cancel your appointment if you are going away.
To note: the practice has had subsidence issues caused by the trees behind the surgery. Remedial work is due to start at the beginning of September so please be aware that this could temporarily affect the use of clinical rooms.
Finally....
The surgery welcomes all feedback as learning opportunities. If you would like to inform the surgery about anything positive or negative, please do so by either using the website, sending a letter or speaking to one of the managers. The surgery does not monitor social media feeds and hence can't act on any feedback from that source.