COTGRAVE NEWSLETTER
Flu Clinics 2014
THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER 2.00pm-4.30pm
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 8.30am-12.00pm
TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2.00pm-6.00pm
You are invited to attend the above flu clinic if you are:
 65 years of age or over (or you will be 65 by 31st March 2015)
 Pregnant
 A child born between 2nd September 2009 – 1st September 2012
Or have one of the following conditions:
 Chronic Respiratory Disease
 Asthma that requires continuous or repeated use of a steroid inhaler
 Chronic Heart Disease
 Chronic Renal Disease
 Chronic Liver Disease
 Chronic Neurological Disease
 Diabetes
WE WILL NOT BE SENDING OUT PERSONAL INVITATION LETTERS
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Please welcome………………………
“I have been working at Cotgrave Health
Centre since the middle of August I have
moved from Cardiff with my wife and our
two children. My wife is from Keyworth
originally. We have lived in Cardiff for many
years where I did my junior doctor training.
Over the last few years I have been a GP to
asylum seekers and refugees based at a
clinic in the centre of Cardiff. I am looking
forward to the challenges of a more
community based clinic in Cotgrave.”
Dr. Julia Fisher
“I undertook my medical training in London
and after qualifying worked in a few
different areas before choosing General
Practice as a speciality. I have recently
moved to the Nottingham area and am
working part time at Cotgrave and
Bingham surgeries. My two young children
take up most of the rest of my time but I
enjoy hiking and baking when I get the
chance!”
Adele Rice
“I have joined the team as the new
Operations Manager. I have been settling in
well, getting to know everyone and looking
forward to working with the team at
Cotgrave and our other surgeries.
Newsletter
Autumn 2014
NEW SURGERGY NUMER: 0115 896 9991
New members to our team
Dr. Andrew Glasgow
Cotgrave
Having worked in education and the
voluntary sector for over 20 years, I have a
strong managerial background. I am
excited about joining the team and working
in the Cotgrave community.”
WITH THE ADDITION OF OUR
NEW DOCTORS WE ARE NOW
ABLE TO OFFER 64 MORE
PREBOOKABLE APPOINTMENTS
PER WEEK
279 APPOINTMENTS WASTED
DURING THE SUMMER!!!!!!
We still have too many patients who
simply do not turn up for appointments.
This means that others cannot be
offered these slots and they are unused.
PLEASE cancel if you cannot attend, or
no longer need your appointment.
Appointment Booking: Urgent
Same day care
For urgent appointments please ring before
10am. When you contact the surgery please
advise the receptionist:
If you feel you require an urgent same day
appointment – you will be added to the GP
telephone list and you will receive a call from
a GP that morning.
If the GP feels you need to be seen in surgery
they will advise you of an appointment time
when they call.
If you require a routine appointment with a
doctor or nurse the receptionist will arrange
this
MEDICATION REVIEWS
Please note from your repeat prescription when
your medication review is due and allow plenty of
time to book the relevant appointments.
Self-Management of Coughs &
Colds
Most coughs and colds are caused by viral
infections and usually clear up on their
own.COLD & RUNNY NOSES - There are no
medicines against these viruses and
antibiotics are NOT given as these are not
effective against viruses. The treatment for
colds is to treat the symptoms; you can do
this by taking plenty of drinks and if you
have a headache or are feverish take
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. The pharmacy
can advise about decongestants and other
useful medication. COUGHS often occur
with colds and flu. Cough medicines may
help; take Paracetamol.
Seek medical attention if the cough
persists for longer than three weeks, or if
you are feeling particularly unwell with a
high fever or breathlessness or are
producing a lot of discolored phlegm or
blood