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Warrengate Medical Centre
Tel: 01924 371011 - Enquiries
Tel: 01924 371821 - Appointments
www.warrengate.org.uk
W
elcome to this issue of our Practice Newsletter. The newsletter is to provide
patients with any news, information and forthcoming events. If you have
any suggestions as to what you would like to see in your newsletter please
inform a member of staff.
Staff Training Days
Please note the dates below when the surgery will close.
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Wednesday 18th June
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Wednesday 16th July
We will close at 12noon on the day of training and re-open the following day at
8.00am. If you need a Doctor in an emergency please telephone NHS 111.
GP and Staff
We would like to welcome Dr Lau to our Practice he is replacing Dr Asghar who is
currently on maternity leave.
Congratulations to Dr Asghar, her baby girl Jemimah was born on 13th June, we wish
her and her family much happiness.
In September our health care assistant Serena Jennings will be starting an openuniversity course to gain a qualification in nursing. Serena will still be working at the
surgery but only for a few hours per week so we will be looking at employing a
further health care assistant.
Huge congratulations to two members of our staff, Becky who has been promoted to
Practice Data Coordinator and Maria who has now taken on the role of Senior
Administrator.
We have currently been interviewing for 2 practice administrators, so you will see 2
new members of staff on reception very soon.
Bank Holidays
The surgery will be closed on August Bank Holiday - Monday 25th August. If you
need a doctor in an emergency please telephone NHS 111.
Shingles programme 2013/2014
The 2013 shingles programme will be completed on 31st August 2014, therefore last
years eligible patients aged 70 or 79 will no longer be offered the shingles vaccination
after this date. Please check the age range below to see if you are eligible for the
shingles vaccination and book your appointment before 31st August 2014.
70 years old born between 02/09/42 and 01/09/43
79 years old born between 02/09/33 and 01/09/34
If you qualify for vaccination please book an appointment to see a Nurse.
Shingles programme 2014/2015
The 2014 shingles programme will commence on 1st September 2014. This year the
shingles vaccination is being offered to 70, 78 and 79 year olds.
If you are aged 70, 78 or 79 on the 1st September 2014 then you are eligible for the
vaccination. Please see the age ranges below:
70 years old born between 02/09/43 and 01/09/44
78 or 79 years old born between 02/09/34 and 01/09/36
If you qualify for vaccination please book an appointment to see a Nurse after the 1st
September 2014.
Holiday Vaccinations
If you are intending to go abroad, it is best to check what vaccinations you may
require. You should make a separate appointment for each family member with the
Practice Nurse allowing at least four to six weeks before travel to discuss and arrange
any vaccinations and travel advice. When booking your appointment you will be
asked to complete a travel form which you will need to bring to Surgery before your
appointment. A fee may be payable if a certificate or note of vaccination is
required.
Your local pharmacy can also assist you if you require anti malaria tablets.
Don't leave getting your vaccinations done to the last minute as we may not have
appointments available at short notice and leaving them to the last minute can also
affect how effective they are in protecting you!
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Late Evening Surgery
From the 7th July Joanne our Senior Practice Nurse will be holding a late evening
surgery running from 5.30pm until 7.30pm on a Monday evening, these appointments
are for patients who are unable to attend during the day due to work commitments.
Please note that Joanne is unable to perform blood tests during the late evening
surgery. We do have blood test clinics held by Serena early morning, starting at
8.00am and Julie also holds a blood clinic every day at lunchtime.
Confidentiality
If you need to discuss issues of a confidential nature at reception and would like
privacy please inform the receptionist.
Mobile Phones
Polite Reminder - Please can you switch off your mobile phone whilst on the premises
and the GPs will provide you with the same courtesy.
SystmOnline
Have a look at our website www.warrengate.org.uk where you can order your repeat
prescription or book an appointment. You will need a unique ID to book an
appointment which can be obtained from reception.
Missed Appointments
In the last 3 months 487 patients failed to attend their appointment this equates to
5955 minutes of wasted time which could have been used by other patients. Please
contact the surgery on 371011 to cancel your appointment if you are unable to attend.
Private fees
Occasionally patients ask GP’s to complete forms or write letters which are not part of
NHS work. Examples of these are medical insurance forms, private sick notes and
letters To Whom It May Concern. Forms and letters such as these are classed as
private work, and a fee is chargeable and this is payable in advance by cash. A list of
all our charges can be found at reception, please allow up to10 working days for any
private work to be completed. If you need your passport application countersigning
then you must have been registered with the practice for 2 years and also seen a GP at
the surgery within those 2 years.
Patient Participation Group (PPG)
If you would like to become a member of the PPG please contact Maria either by
asking at reception or sending an email to maria.celebicanin@wakefieldccg.nhs.uk
All patients over the age of 18 are welcome to become a member.
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Contraception
If you are considering having the implant then please make an appointment with Dr
Gowda. The first appointment is for consultation only, a follow up appointment is
made for the actual procedure. Dr Gowda also performs implant removal.
If you want to take the contraceptive pill or have the depo injection then the first
appointment must be made with a doctor. All further appointments are then booked
with a Practice Nurse. Please book your appointment with the Practice Nurse at least
2 working days in advance so the prescription can be processed in time for your
appointment.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
We had a CQC inspection recently where the outcome was very good. You can view
the report on our website www.warrengate.org.uk
Community Clinics
Various clinics are held at our surgery these include physiotherapy, ultrasound,
audiology (hearing aid clinic), carpal tunnel and health trainer. You still need to be
referred by your GP to attend one of these clinics.
Dr McGraw also holds minor surgery clinics for procedures such as in-growing toe
nails, removal of sebaceous cysts, moles and skin tags. Make an appointment to see
any GP who can put you on the waiting list.
Flu clinics
We will be holding 3 walk in clinics this year a couple of which will be held on a
Saturday. We will be publishing the flu clinic dates sometime in September
Unacceptable Behaviour
We value and care for our staff. We would ask that they are treated with courtesy and
respect. Any individual not complying with this request will be asked to leave the
premises and may be removed from the Practice List.
Autumn Newsletter
The Autumn Newsletter will be issued in September 2014.
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