Online Triage operational hours are 7.30am-11am & 2pm-4.30pm Monday-Friday. Outside of these times if you have an Urgent Medical Problem kindly call the surgery.
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.
If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.
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Online Triage operational hours are 7.30am-11am & 2pm-4.30pm Monday-Friday. Outside of these times if you have an Urgent Medical Problem
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We understand that some of our patients may have been unable to view certain documents (e.g. letters from the hospital)
The system has changed, pre–booked appointments only for a blood test appointment at St George’s University Hospital and Community blood clinics.
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.
The way you contact the practice has changed. You should now access the Practice website and complete the online contact and Clinical query form. This will enable us to treat all of our patients quicker and you will no longer need to call at eight o’clock in the morning.
In January 2018 the PFG carried out a patient satisfaction survey of 256 patients. The patients were self-selected at various SGP surgery sessions over several weeks. It was agreed in 2023 that the PFG would carry out a similar follow-up survey to see if patient concerns had changed, particularly in the light of the recent COVID pandemic.
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.
This requires us to obtain more detailed information and may take longer than normal. However, to avoid waiting on the phone, you can access us online. All clinical enquiries will go directly to the GP who will assess the information on the same day. The new system will make the way we help our patients faster and better.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.
The bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
This winter the NHS is running a new campaign to encourage people to get to the help they need by using the NHS 111 online service.
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
The best start for you and your baby.
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
We are supporting a London-wide campaign to encourage more patients to do their free NHS bowel cancer screening home test, which checks if you could have bowel cancer.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.
Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccination for children aged 5 to 15 Vaccine side effects and safety for children
Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.
When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
In February, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advised a spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as a precaution to those at extremely high risk, most of whom received their first booster around 6 months ago.
We are working to improve the difficulties patients are experiencing but please bear with us and treat staff with respect.
Did you know…? We are participating in a new approach to improve access for patients to GP appointments. The aim is to direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional, which may be a GP or a pharmacist.