Whiteparish Surgery - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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FLU VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN 2019

We will invite all children aged 2 & 3 and also those aged 6 months to 2 years and 11 to 18 years who are in an 'at risk' category for their flu vaccinations as soon as we can.

Unfortunately there are restrictions on supplies to GP Surgeries, which means we are having to tightly manage the invitations and clinics according to delivery schedules.

Children aged 4 to 10 (in reception class and in school years 1 to 6) should be offered a vaccination via the school immunisation programme led by Virgincare.

We apologise for the delay.

Should you not wish your child to receive a flu vaccination this year, please let our admin team know.

ADULT FLU VACCINATIONS 2019

Flu season is upon us once again! Invitations have been sent to patients who qualify for a free vaccination this year according to NHS guidelines.

Initial invitations have been sent by letter, or email to those patients who have given us prior consent (please remember to check your junk/spam folder).

Our clinics will be held predominantly on Saturdays throughout September & October; with a limited number of alternative appointments available on weekdays for those patients who cannot attend on a Saturday .

If you have not yet booked (or declined) your free NHS flu vaccination, or if you feel you qualify for one but have not received an invite, please contact us on the main surgery number and ask to speak to the admin team, or call in to our reception desk during opening hours.

thank you

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/who-should-have-flu-vaccine/

IMPROVED ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE

This practice will be ensuring everyone has easier and more convenient access to GP services, including appointments at evenings and weekends. We will be working with a variety of health care providers in several locations, all registered with CQC to provide GP services. The GP practice where the patient is seen will take responsibility for the regulated activity delivered there, regardless of where the patient is registered.

Evening appointments Monday to Friday, are available at Salisbury Medical Practice and Saturday appointments are available at Three Chequers Medical Practice, Three Swans site for blood tests, HCA and Nurse appointments.

Patient Information Leaflets

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Other Clinics and Services

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To support Whiteparish Surgery patients, we offer a variety of services and clinics which are available during our working hours. Just click on the service you require above for more information.

NHS 111

You can call 111 when you need medical help fast when the surgery is closed, but it’s not a 999 emergency.

NHS 111 has replaced NHS Direct and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

To access the 111 service via a textphone call 18001 111.
For more information visit the 111 website

Long Term Conditions Support

The practice takes a positive approach in supporting patients who have a long term condition, for example;

Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes
Hypertension
Mental Health

Patients who have a long term condition are offered a regular review with one of our Specialist Nurses. They can provide support and information and help to identify problems early suggesting interventions which may be of benefit.

Once we are aware of your Long Term Condition, you will receive an annual invitation either by email or post to see the specialist nurse during your birthday month. This invitation may include a pre-booked appointment and it is important that you let us know if you are unable to attend, alternatively you can amend this appointment and book a new one through SystmOnline.

If you suffer from Asthma, you can check how well your asthma is under control by completing this Asthma Control Questionnaire

Once you have completed it, simply hand in to Reception for our Nurses to review your answers.

Contraception

At Whiteparish we offer a full range of contraceptive services, these include;

Contraceptive Pills
Coils
Implants
Condoms

Routine appointments are available for contraceptive pills and where applicable can be entered as a repeat prescription which can be ordered online.

Clinics for coil fittings are on a Tuesday afternoon and can be arranged via a telephone consultation with Louise Otter and fittings are undertaken by RaeDaraklitsas, our specialist in Contraception and Womens Health.

Implant fitting and removals are arranged through Louise Otter too: please make a telephone appointment with her via Reception.

Cervical Smears

All women are invited to have a cervical smear at least every five years (3-yearly for 24-49 years, 5-yearly for 50-65 years). You will be invited automatically when you are due your smear test from the Health Authority. This test can be arranged with the Practice Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Female Doctor. The practice will send a reminder when your smear is overdue. Should you not wish to attend a form available from reception to decline the invitation.

Blood Tests

Blood test forms are provided by Whiteparish Surgery if you wish to attend Salisbury Hosptial for routine blood test.

Whiteparish Surgery offer a number of blood test appointments for patients registered with the Practice for those unable to attend the hospital. We have a phlebotomist on a Tuesday and Friday: appointments are only available during the morning because the samples are collected at lunchtime to go to the hospital for processing.

If you have been requested to have a 'fasting' blood test, this means that you need to have only water to drink from the evening meal before your appointment, until after your blood test. You can continue taking any medications as normal during this period.

If you take insulin, you do not need to be fasting.

Getting Your Results

Blood Test results will be available from Reception 7 days after your appointment. You can telephone Reception between 10:00am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday and our Reception Team will be able to provide you with your results. Where applicable they will advise you if an appointment with the GP is required.

What is the Travel Clinic?

We offer advice to travellers on potential risks whilst abroad. Depending on these risks, injections or medication may be advised. Our Nursing Team will be able to offer some of these however you may be required to attend a private clinic for some vaccinations. In order to be able to advise you and offer the full range of protection available you will be required to inform us at least 6-8 weeks prior to your travel.

Advice on what's required for where you are travelling can be found on the Fit For Travel Website .

What do I need to do?

Please ask for a 30 minute travel appointment at reception.

Please bring to that appointment all previous travel vaccination records.

At the appointment the nurse will discuss with you what NHS vaccines are required and if you should attend a Private Travel Clinic. Any vaccines given will be recorded in a vaccine record book to maintain a completed record. Some vaccinations need to be ordered in and will not be immediately available.

Malaria prophylaxis will be discussed with you you will be advised how to obtain them.

Vaccines and Medications Available at Whiteparish Surgery

Any childhood vaccinations that you have not received will be offered to you along with your travel immunisations.

Typhoid – A single injection will last for 3 years

Hepatitis A – Course of 2 injections 6-12 months apart. This will then last at least 20 years in adults

Cholera — An oral vaccine given as 2 doses within a 6 week period and lasts for 2 years in adults

Anti–Malarial medication - individually tailored to countries, areas and exposure risk but only lasts for the duration of the trip

There are private travel clinics in Salisbury, Winchester and Southampton.

Additional information and consent documents:

Patient Information and consent for Mefloquine

Malarone Information and Consent

Information When Travelling Abroad

The EHIC website is a handy source of information that explains how to apply for a European Health Insurance Card. This card can be used to cover any necessary medical treatment due to either an accident or illness within the European Economic Area (EEA).

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office website can keep you up to date about the risks involved in visiting other countries. Visit http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/

We have created a leaflet with all the necessary travel advice that you need.

Whiteparish Travel Leaflet

Please be aware that even though you may have received all the appropriate medications and followed all the guidance, you may still become unwell. We suggest that you seek early medical attention if you get a fever, have gastric problems or feel unwell in the weeks or months following your trip.

There are a range of leaflets available below, which you may find of use:

Ear Care Leatflets Please click here for Ear Care information Please click here for Bulb Syringing Leaflet
Tick Bites and Lymes Disease Information Patient Information Leaflet
MMR Vaccination- Are you protected? more information here
Blood Pressure Home Monitoring Machines -

Monitor Numbers 1, 6 and 7

24 hour Blood Pressure Machine

Monitor Numbers 2 and 5

CARE SERVICES

A new updated guide for care and support in Wiltshire is now available at this link. The Wiltshire Adult Care and Support guide, published by Care Choices gives readers information on how to access and pay for care services throughout Wiltshire .

Employed and off sick?

If you are an employee and are absent from work for 7 dyas or less, you should complete a Self Certification form on your return to work. This form is called SC2. You can downlaod this form here:

SC2 Self certification form

The next Drop in Sessions will be:

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5.30 pm to 6.30 pm

Smoke Stop

This service is available to you when you are ready to give up smoking. Our Nursing Team are able to offer you help and support when you have made that choice. For more information, please contact Reception to book an appointment with Ysanne.

Private Medicals, Reports and Certificates

We offer a wide range of non-NHS services, including medicals for life insurance purposes, HGV, PSV etc. We also produce a wide range of reports and certificates as requested on an individual basis. Since these are not covered under the NHS, we have to charge a fee. Details are available at Reception. To see our private fee costs click here

Minor Surgery

Dr Si Hawliczek is able to perform a variety of small operations to treat lumps and bumps or joint pain. You will need to be seen by a Doctor before being able to attend a Minor Surgery Clinic.

Dr Katy May is able to perform joint injections, once you have been assessed by one of the GPs.

Physiotherapy

An NHS Physiotherapist works once a week at the practice. A Doctor or Nurse Practitioner can refer patients if it deemed necessary. Patients can also self-refer if he/she meets the criteria using the form below (click on the link). Referrals are triaged by a qualified physiotherapist and appointments allocated according to clinical need.

Self-referral physio form

Antenatal and Postnatal Care

Our Midwife supports our patients throughout their pregnancy and delivery.

Baby Clinics

Our Baby Clinics are run by a Health Visitor. In these clinics, developmental checks and health promotion will be individually agreed with you. Whiteparish Surgery offer the full national immunisation programme and the Health Visitor will be able to advise when your child is due their immunisations.

Infant Vaccinations

For the most up-to-date Vaccination Schedule for your child, please click on the link below.

Vaccination Schedule

Information regarding the recommended infant vaccinations used at Whiteparish Surgery can be found by clicking on the following links:

Measles Mumps and Rubella Vaccination - Priorix - https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.3180.latest.pdf

Rotarix https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.18179.latest.pdf

Meningitis C and Haemophilus Type B https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.17230.latest.pdf

Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio - Reaxivs https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.17378.latest.pdf

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Haemophilus Type B and Polio – Pediacel https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.26222.latest.pdf

Meningitis C – NeisVac https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.30308.latest.pdf

Pneumococcal – Prevenar https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.22694.latest.pdf

Tetanus, Pertussis, Diphtheria and Polio – Infanrix IPV https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.22694.latest.pdf

IAPT Psychology

Psychology Practitioners are trained to help people understand more about difficulties they may be going through in their life and to develop ways of coping. They offer a talking service which you can choose to self-refer to this service or you may be referred by your Doctor or Nurse.

IAPT Service Self-Referral Form

IAPT Self-Referral Form for Diabetes