Flu Clinic

Our seasonal flu clinics are starting in October 2011

Not sure if you are eligible for a free NHS flu jab? 

The seasonal flu vaccine is offered free of charge to anyone who is over six months of age and has one of the following medical conditions:

 

The following at risk groups are also eligible:

Are 65 years of age or over

are pregnant

are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility 

are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill

are a frontline health or social care worker

Cancelling your Appointment

If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the electronic booking system to cancel your appointment.

Non attendance

During January 2012, 77 patients failed to attend their doctor's appointment and 34 patients failed to attend their nurse's appointment.  Please could we ask you to cancel your appointment if you feel you no longer need it.

Please contact the surgery to get the results of any test that you have had done between 12.00 and 5pm.

Routine blood, urine and swab results usually take around 3-5 working days to be processed and reported.   If you need a  test done please ensure your appoinment is before 3pm, otherwise your sample will not be collected until the following day.

The results for X-rays and ultrasounds take 7 days and cervical smears take 8-10 weeks.

Your contact details

Can  we contact you in an emergency?  We may to contact you urgently pending the results of blood tests or investigations.  You may need to be admitted as an emergency to hospital. 

Please help us to help you by always notifiying us of your change of address, telephone or mobile number.  If you haven't got a phone contact a contact number of a friend, neighbour or relative would be helpful.

Off on your holidays?

Please could you help us to help you by checking you have enough medications before you go away?  We do require 48 hours to process a prescription.   

 

Your views are important to us

If you or a family member has recently visited our surgery, practice, why not share your experiences on the NHS choices website: 

www.nhs.uk

Sex - worth talking about 

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Talking about sex doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think. Whether it’s knowing about your contraceptive choices, explaining STIs, coping with emotions or understanding your body, you'll find straightforward information and advice to make it easier to discuss everything to do with sexual health, right here.

New!

We would like to introduce a Patient Participation Group here at the practice.  Would you like to have a say about the services we provide here at The Beggarwood Surgery?

If you are interested in joining the group, please ask at the reception for a contact form, or alternatively, print off a copy here: PPG Form    Please note that we need to ensure that our contact list is representative of our local community and therefore is represented by as many different ethnic backgrounds and age groups as possible.  If you do not hear from us in due course then your application request has been unsuccessful.

Be a part of Red for Heart

Red for Heart 2012Join Join thousands of others in February and organise your own red themed event or join in on National Wear Red Day – February 24. 

Our fundraising kit is full of ideas and information on how to be a part of Red for Heart.  www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/red-for-heart.aspx

 

Links to websites
Healthy Living
Holiday Health
Sexual Health Services

Fruit and vegetables can help keep your body fitter, healthier and happier. Find out more about the benefits of eating 5 A DAY.

www.5aday.nhs.uk

For advice on healthier eating choices, plus ideas and recipes:

http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/recipes/

Not sure about portion sizes?  www.lovefoodhatewaste.com For advice on menu planning, portions, shopping and saving money.

Tips and recipes to reduce food waste - Love Food Hate Waste

Hampshire stop smoking service

This is a FREE service provided by professional stop smoking advisers who are committed to helping you quit. Quit4Life advisers have wide experience of helping people to quit smoking and understand the difficulties as well as the support required to be successful. It is the power of our positive attitude that drives our success, and smokers who attend our quit smoking sessions are FOUR times more likely to kick the habit.

 

Quit4life stop smoking sessions are friendly, non-judgmental and very informal. There is a wide range of flexible support, at times and locations to suit everyone.

 

An 8 week supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is provided for the cost of one prescription (if you pay it)

 

For more information and tips on stopping smoking visit the Quit4life website on:  www.quit4life.nhs.uk

 

 

Mental Health

Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave. One in four people in the UK have a mental health problem at some point in their lives, which affects their daily life, relationships or physical health.

Mental health disorders take many different forms and affect people in different ways. schizophrenia, depression and personality disorders are all types of mental health problem. Diseases such as alzheimer's and dementia generally develop in old age, whereas eating disorders are more common in young people.

Useful Links

Bupa - Alzheimer's Disease
An information sheet helping to understand more about Alzheimer's Disease

Bupa - Depression
An information sheet helping to understand more about the causes, treatment and understanding of depression

Alzheimer’s SocietyAlzheimer’s Society
Comprehensive information for people with all forms of dementia. Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Mental Health FoundationMental Health Foundation
Founded in 1949, the Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live

 

 
For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS DirectNHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare servicesNHS ChoicesDepartment of HealthMy Surgery Website