Vacancy for Medical Secretary

We are currently advertising for a medical secretary.  For a job description, person specification and to apply please go to NHS Jobs by clicking on link below http://www.jobs.nhs.ukand type in job reference: J180-A-18-251259 or postcode EX11 1EQ

Essential Maintenance Friday 9th November 2018

Due to essential maintenance on our computer system we will not be able to access information between 1230 and 1430 on Friday 9th November 2018.  If possible please avoid contacting us between these times as our patient advisors will not abe able to book appointments, give out test results, process prescriptions or answer queries.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.     

National Shortage of Epipen Update 17 Oct 18

Updated advice has been issued for people with Epipens.

The devices with the biggest shortages are the Epipen junior 150micrograms.  A letter for parents and information on how to use the alternative brands is available on the NHS choices website. Search for anaphylaxis and read the treatment section or click this link https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/junior-epipen-shortage-letter/.

National shortage of Epipens

There is a national shortage of both adult and children's Epipens which has led to the following advice for patients and carers:

Adults: The expiry dates of some Epipens have been extended. The first step is to ask a pharmacy to check if your batch has had the expiry extended by four months.

Adults and children: There are alternative devices available, although supplies are very limited and there may be some delays in obtaining them. If you have been prescribed one of the alternatives Emmerade or Jext please ensure you have read the leaflet carefully as there are differences in the way the pens work, there is a video you can watch online to help.
You may need to try more than one pharmacy to get a supply so it may be helpful to ask for a paper prescription so you can take to a pharmacy of your choice.
Patients are asked to only order when a supply is needed as over ordering may increase demand on the limited supplies available.

Gail Foreshew
Practice pharmacist

Staff Training Date

We will be closed for staff training from 1pm on Thursday 4th October 2018. We will be open again as usual on Friday 5th October 2018. If you need help with a medical problem that cannot wait until we reopen please ring 111

Improving access to General Practice - Starting 1st October 2018