We would like the thank the friends and family of the late Mrs Dorothy Shapter for their kindness and generosity.
Their collection at her funeral has allowed us to buy a cohort of automated blood pressure machines.
In line with the latest medical research and guidance, we will be using these to enable us to get accurate home blood pressure readings on our patients before making a final diagnosis of high blood pressure.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
Are you male and 65 or over?
If so, you can have a quick, free and simple scan to see if you have an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
What is an Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm?
The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. It runs from your heart down through your chest and abdomen. In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and from what is called an aortic abdominal aneurysm.
The following are not screened; Men who have already had aortic surgery (although aortic valve surgery is fine) & men who have a severe medical condition contra-indicating surgery.
The chance of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm can also increase if:
If so, you can have a quick, free and simple scan to see if you have an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
What is an Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm?
The aorta is the main blood vessel that supplies blood to your body. It runs from your heart down through your chest and abdomen. In some people, as they get older, the wall of the aorta in the abdomen can become weak. It can then start to expand and from what is called an aortic abdominal aneurysm.
The following are not screened; Men who have already had aortic surgery (although aortic valve surgery is fine) & men who have a severe medical condition contra-indicating surgery.
The chance of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm can also increase if:
- You smoke
- You have high blood pressure
- You have a sibling or parent who has, or has had, an abdominal aortic anuerysm.
It is estimated that around 1 in 25 men aged between 65 and 74 in England have an abdominal aortic anuerysm. This is about 4% of men in the age group.
Contact the South Devon & Exeter AAA Screening Programme on 01803 655441 or visit aaa.screening.nhs.uk for more information.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Line Up & Sign Up
If you would like to register for SystmOnline to be able to book Doctors appointments online, come and see Teressa at the Front Desk on Tuesday 7th February 9am - 12pm.
A form of Photo ID will be required to register
A form of Photo ID will be required to register
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tuesday Injection Clinics
Unfortunately Tuesday injection clinics are suspended until further notice, due to the shortage of the Pneumovax injection.
Typhoid Shortage
Due to an International shortage of the Typhoid vaccine, no vaccine is available at present.
Limited supplies are due to be available towards the end of February 2012.
We will update the sites as more information becomes available.
Limited supplies are due to be available towards the end of February 2012.
We will update the sites as more information becomes available.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Doctors Appointments Online
It is now possible to book Doctors Appointments Online.
In addition to being able to request your medication online we are delighted to announce that from Monday 6th February you will also be able to book routine appointments to see any GP.
If you have not already signed up for online access then please come to the front desk at any time to do so (form of ID required). For more information on how to register, contact one of our Reception Team.
We are very excited to be introducing this, we hope you will be too.
The following appointments can not be booked using SystmOnline:
- Smears
- Coil Fit/Removals
- Implant Fit/Removal
- Medicals i.e. HGV/Taxi/Adoption etc
In addition to being able to request your medication online we are delighted to announce that from Monday 6th February you will also be able to book routine appointments to see any GP.
If you have not already signed up for online access then please come to the front desk at any time to do so (form of ID required). For more information on how to register, contact one of our Reception Team.
We are very excited to be introducing this, we hope you will be too.
The following appointments can not be booked using SystmOnline:
- Smears
- Coil Fit/Removals
- Implant Fit/Removal
- Medicals i.e. HGV/Taxi/Adoption etc
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Carers Health and Well Being Checks
If you are a Carer then we can probably offer you additional help and support by arranging for you to have a Carers health check with one of our especially trained nurses. If you have not previously had a Carers check then please let us know by informing either a receptionist, nurse or your Doctor so that we can arrange to contact you to explain the process and if you wish, arrange an appointment.
Definition of a Carer - If you provide help and support without payment, to your partner, a child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without your help you are a Carer.
Since November 2011 we have been able to offer Carers a new style of health and well being check.
At the end of December 2011 we identified 275 Patients who are Carers according to our records. We are confident that there must be many more, and we need your help now to identify them.
All Carers who have not previously had a Carers health and well being check can be offered an appointment with one of our especially trained nurse. Once they have received this check, they will be offered a further review appointment in six months time.
Please follow this link to our website for more information about services to Carers - http://www.coleridgemedicalcentre.co.uk/carers.html
Definition of a Carer - If you provide help and support without payment, to your partner, a child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without your help you are a Carer.
Since November 2011 we have been able to offer Carers a new style of health and well being check.
At the end of December 2011 we identified 275 Patients who are Carers according to our records. We are confident that there must be many more, and we need your help now to identify them.
All Carers who have not previously had a Carers health and well being check can be offered an appointment with one of our especially trained nurse. Once they have received this check, they will be offered a further review appointment in six months time.
Please follow this link to our website for more information about services to Carers - http://www.coleridgemedicalcentre.co.uk/carers.html
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Booking Urgent Appointments
If a patient rings for an urgent appointment they will be asked to speak to the duty doctor first. The doctor will assess the patient and agree a plan with them. The plan might include referral to a nurse practitioner or practice nurse, collecting a prescription or attending an appointment with a doctor that day. The receptionists cannot by-pass this system. Please be assured that patients who have an urgent medical problem will be seen.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Patient Survey
We have recently undertaken another Patient satisfaction survey.
Thanks to those of you who completed one of the questionnaires during your visit to the surgery over the past few weeks. The questionnaires have now been sent off for analysis, and the results are expected back in about four week’s time.
At the end of January we will be asking our newly formed ‘Patient Group’ to meet with us to consider the results of the survey. After that we will be feeding back results and outcomes to all patients via our website, Blog and Patient newsletter.
Thanks to those of you who completed one of the questionnaires during your visit to the surgery over the past few weeks. The questionnaires have now been sent off for analysis, and the results are expected back in about four week’s time.
At the end of January we will be asking our newly formed ‘Patient Group’ to meet with us to consider the results of the survey. After that we will be feeding back results and outcomes to all patients via our website, Blog and Patient newsletter.
Coleridge Medical Centre Patient Participation group
We have recently formed our first Patient participation group. The group met for the first time in early December, and will be meeting again in late January to discuss the results of the recent patient survey.
The aim is to bring together a cross section of patients representing a variety of age groups, who will have different perspectives and experiences as patients of the medical centre.
The purpose of the group will be to consider the range and quality of services provided by the Practice. Members will be invited to meet with Practice representatives to discuss Patient and Practice issues and priorities, as well as any planned changes in the Practice.
The outcomes of meetings will be displayed periodically in the surgery, on the website and in the Practice Newsletter.
The aim is to bring together a cross section of patients representing a variety of age groups, who will have different perspectives and experiences as patients of the medical centre.
The purpose of the group will be to consider the range and quality of services provided by the Practice. Members will be invited to meet with Practice representatives to discuss Patient and Practice issues and priorities, as well as any planned changes in the Practice.
The outcomes of meetings will be displayed periodically in the surgery, on the website and in the Practice Newsletter.
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