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IF you need Medical Assistance when the Surgery is closed Please

go Online at www.111.nhs.uk unless you need assistance for a child under 5 years old please Telephone 111

STOPTOBER OCTOBER 2022

                                       Swap to Stop this October

Quitting smoking has so many benefits and no drawbacks, and we know you’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober.

This year we have even more choice to help you on your way to a smoke free future. From the 1st October the Stop Smoking Service as part of your quit attempt can provide E-cigarettes to help you make the swap from cigarettes.

Don’t want to vape? No worries we also have a whole range of Stop Smoking medication alongside tailored One to One behavioural support delivered by our friendly team of Specialist Advisors.

Whether you want to start breathing easier, feel the energy boost or even free up a little more money to spend, there has never been a better time to stop smoking.

It’s never too late to join the thousands of people quitting smoking this October.

Take the first step now to your smoke free journey https://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/ready-to-quit/

You can read more about e-cigarettes and how they can help you to become smoke free here https://www.thestopsmokingservice.co.uk/smokeless-tobacco/

 NAMED GP

 

Under the new terms of our contract ALL patients now have been allocated a named GP.

If you wish to know which doctor is your named GP, please ask next time you are in the surgery or telephone and ask one of the Reception Team which GP is your allocated GP. If you wish to request a particular doctor please speak to a Receptionist.

MEASLES OUTBREAK

If your child has not received his or her 1st or 2nd MMR vaccination. Please telephone to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse. It is important to be fully vaccinated to stop your child being ill with measles. Measles is very contagious and CAN BE LIFE THREATENING

How to make an appointment


Please call our main switchboard number on 01908 318989 to book an appointment at either our main practice or one of our branch surgeries.

Test Results
On average please allow 2 working days for your test results to come back from the hospital unless your doctor has advised otherwise. Please note that X-ray results take a little longer, usually 10-12 days. For your test results please telephone the surgery on 01908 318989.

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

NHS CHOICES

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www.nhs.uk

www.specialistinfo.com

New Patient Registration

registrationWe can only accept new patients who live in our practice area as follows:

  • Bancroft
  • Bancroft Park
  • Blakelands
  • Blue Bridge
  • Bolbeck Park
  • Bradville
  • Bradwell
  • Bradwell Common
  • Conniburrow
  • Downhead Park
  • Gifford Park
  • Great Linford
  • Haversham
  • Heelands
  • Neath Hill
  • New Bradwell
  • Oakridge Park
  • Old Wolverton
  • Pineham
  • Redhouse Park
  • Rooksley
  • Stacey Bushes
  • Stantonbury
  • Stonebridge
  • Tongwell
  • Willen
  • Willen Park
  • Wolverton
  • Former patients of Willen Surgery in any area

You can register by completing a registration form which can be obtained from the practice. When you register, we will ask you to make an appointment to see either the healthcare assistant for a new patient health check. This will make sure that our records are accurate and all routine checks to promote your health and wellbeing (such as blood pressure/smear tests/mammograms) are up-to-date.

Instructions on what to do with the registration form

If you want to join the practice please complete a registration form which can be picked up from reception. Please bring the completed form along to reception with your medical card if you have it. We also require proof of identity (passport/photo driving licence) and proof of address ( Utility Bill/rent Agreement etc)

The information on the medical card will speed up the process of getting your records from your previous practice. Once you have been accepted as a patient your medical records will be transferred to us and a new medical card will be sent to your home address. You do not need to inform your existing practice that you are moving, although it may be courteous to do so.

 
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