A DNA is someone who DID NOT ATTEND an appointment at the surgery and did not tell us beforehand so we could cancel the appointment and offer it to … [continue] Failing to turn up for an appointment – DON’T BE A DNA
Last year, more than 720,000 people gave feedback on around 6,500 GP practices across England. The survey is a key source of information about general practice in England. It is … [continue] 2023 GP Patient Survey Results
S158(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 Emergency treatment, medical or surgical treatment or examination that is immediately required as a result of bodily injury (including fatal injury) caused … [continue] Fees for emergency treatment for Road Traffic Accidents
Group A Streptococcus Parents who are concerned about media reports into the increase of Strep A infections in the community are advised to look out for common symptoms and take … [continue] Group A Streptococcus & Scarlet Fever
Flu Jabs protect you from influenza and the resulting complications. We work fast and are practised in vaccinating you, informing you of updates required and gathering data so this does … [continue] Flu Vaccination Information
Privacy Notice – Recording Telephone Calls Plain English explanation The surgery has the ability to record telephone calls to protect patients and staff and other health workers. Patients are protected … [continue] Privacy Notice – Recording Telephone Calls
Summer-2022-Newsletter
Dear Sir/Madam On behalf of Lucie Wedgwood Surgery we request support in our campaign to help disadvantaged young families in the Burslem area. Lucie Wedgwood Surgery … [continue] Wellness Campaign Letter
Why we offer cervical screening NHS cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer. It saves thousands of lives from cervical cancer each year in the UK. In England cervical screening currently … [continue] Cervical Screening Saves Lives.
Immunisation is the safest and most effective way of protecting against serious diseases. The NHS strongly recommends that babies and children are vaccinated according to the Guidance on Routine Childhood … [continue] Childhood Immunisations
TRADING NAME ADDRESS POSTCODE TELEPHONE NUMBER Spring Bank Holiday Platinum Jubilee 2nd June 2022 3rd June 2022 Morrisons Pharmacy Morrisons Supermarket Festival Way Festival Park Stoke on Trent ST1 5NY … [continue] West Midlands Pharmacy Provision During Jubilee Bank Holidays
To reduce the number of telephone calls received. Since setting up the new telephone system, at the end of April, our reception staff have received over 4000 calls. Many … [continue] Telephone Calls
The first of May is May Day, which marks the return of spring in the UK. The celebration of May Day goes back many years to the festival of Flora, … [continue] May Day and Eid al-Fitr Celebrations (1st to 3rd May)
Spring 2022 Newsletter
People over 75, and those aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune system, will have been offered a spring booster for the COVID-19 vaccination. If you have received … [continue] Covid vaccination 4th dose/ booster
As of Monday 2nd May 2022, the hospital labs will only accept requests for urine analysis if the urine is received in a yellow-cap Monovette tube. Any requests received with … [continue] Change of sample requirements for Urine Analysis
In line with the Government’s announcement, the NHS is aiming to offer every adult the chance to book a COVID-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year. This means … [continue] COVID-19 booster vaccine
Targeted measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant take effect New measures to respond to emergence of Omicron variant come into force at 4am Face coverings … [continue] Measures against Omicron variant come into effect
Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) The Vaccine Data Resolution Service (VDRS) aims to resolve missing or incorrect vaccination records for people vaccinated in England or abroad, who have a current … [continue] Missing or incorrect Covid-19 vaccination records
General Practice Fact Sheet (updated October 2021) What’s happening? – Including COVID-19 vaccination appointments, the total number of appointments delivered in general practice has increased by over 18% in the … [continue] G.P Campaign Fact Sheet.
What is self care? Self care is about treating minor illnesses at home and seeking help when you need it. It is also about managing any conditions you have in … [continue] Self Care
Boosters and third doses will appear on the COVID Pass in England, making it easy for people to show their vaccine status when travelling abroad. NHS COVID Pass can now … [continue] Boosters added to NHS COVID Pass for travel
