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SHORTAGE OF DOCTORS
Practice
Newsletter
March 2015
USEFUL DETAILS
CAMBRIDGE AVENUE
MEDICAL CENTRE
01724 842415
MESSINGHAM HEALTH
CENTRE
01724 763034
DISTRICT NURSE
01724 331103
HEALTH VISITOR
Ashby 01724 742350
The practice is currently experiencing a shortage of
doctors. We are working hard to try and resolve this
issue, but it is likely to last for some weeks.
The practice has recruited three Locum Doctors to try
and assist with appointment availability when
they are available
We would like to thank Dr Mark Abd-Mariam,
Dr Akhtar & Dr Shambu for their help.
The practice would like to thank you for your
co-operation and we will keep you updated on
any progress.
MESSINGHAM NEW OPENING HOURS
Please visit the practice website or ask at Reception
for a leaflet on the new opening times for
Messingham Surgery.
Riddings and Bottesford
01724 291807
FRIENDS & FAMILY TEST
FOR OUT OF HOURS
CARE PLEASE CALL 111
‘How likely are you to recommend our practice to
Friends or Family if they need similar care
or treatment?‘
 Patient Participation Group
 The Practice would like to
thank members of the PPG
for their support and advice;
and in particular for the
superb display of tubs and
flowers which are donated
and maintained by one of the
members for the pleasure of
both patients, visitors and
staff at the main surgery.
 The PPG are currently
recruiting new members. If
you are interested please
ask at Reception or visit the
Practice website for details
Giving your feedback will help us learn more about
what you think of your experience, what you like and
what you think we could improve.
Please ask at Reception for further details….
NON– ATTENDANCE
OF APPOINTMENTS
In February 2015 126
appointments were wasted as a
result of patients not contacting
the practice to cancel.
If you are unable to attend for
your appointment, please
remember to contact us.
You can cancel your appointment
by telephone or by logging onto
SystmOnline. (Please see below
for details on how to register)
MINOR AILMENT SCHEME
Did you know some minor
conditions can be treated by a
Pharmacist for e.g. Hayfever,
Conjunctivitis, Insect bites,
Coughs and Aches and Pains ,
please ask at participating
Pharmacies for details.
NURSE PRACTITIONERS
For quick access to a Health
Professional, book into our Minor
Illness clinics run by our
Nurse Practitioners who can
also prescribe and review
medication for you .
ON-LINE SERVICES
For an easy convenient way
use our on-line service by:
( Identification required )
can book an appointment,
change your details, cancel an
appointment, order a repeat
prescription all on line at your
convenience any time of day
or night.
The Receptionist will
generate a username &
password for you.
Please remember we still
need 2 working days to
process this request
Registering your details at the
surgery first:
Once you have registered you
www.cambridgeavenuemedicalcentre.nhs.uk
You can also order in person,
by post, by fax 01724 271437
or by telephone on 01724
749388
Post Boxes at Cambridge
Avenue are placed on the
outside wall and in the
entrance and are opened at
8.30 a.m., 12 noon and
5.00 p.m. each week day.