Surgery News

Pharmacy Nominations

We are aware of some issues with patient pharmacy nominations being changed without patient consent. We are unsure why or how this is happening. Unfortunately we are unable to see when a nomination has been changed, or who it has been changed by. All we see is that at one moment the nonimation is set to Pharmacy A, then the next moment the nomination is set to Pharmacy B. To try and combat this issue going forward we are recommending that patients do the following:

• Let us know your preferred destination for prescriptions:
  When notified we will note your preference along with the date on our system, separate to where the nomination is stated. This way we will be able to see when the nomination and your stated preference don't match. We will then manually change the nomination back to your stated preference whenever we see things aren't in alignment.
  
  You can let us know your preferred prescription destination by:
  
  • PATCHS
  • Telephone
  • Email
  • Surgery contact form 

• Check your nomination in the NHS App:
  You can check and manually change your pharmacy nomination within the NHS App. You will also then be able to see if the nomination has been changed without your consent.
  If you decide to change your nomination via the NHS App, please let us know so we can update your preferred destination on the clinical system.

If in Doubt, Check it Out

Are you experiencing any unusual symptoms that could be cancer? Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat. Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

If in Doubt, Check it Out!

#GMFindCancerEarly

Warning following reports of scammers targeting patients

We have received notification from our ICB that a patient at a local GP practice has received a phone call from someone masquerading as a medical professional associated with their practice. They alleged they were a “senior health advisor” who worked alongside the practice
in question.

The caller engaged the patient initially by asking about their medical problems, both old and ongoing. Once a rapport had been established, the caller then offered them some medication which they could try at a cost, then proceeded to ask for bank details to proceed with payment.

Although we are not aware of anyone targeting our patients directly, if you receive such a call, please contact the practice and call the police via 101. Please note that we would never ask for bank details.

Feeling Lonely?

Feeling lonely? Let’s talk about it this Loneliness Awareness Week (9-15 June).

Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things you can do to help.

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Learn more⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is marked worldwide to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer.

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month the Practice would like to highlight the importance of Breast Screening.

Did you know?

• Breast screening saves lives as cancers can be diagnosed and treated earlier than they would have been without screening, often before you can even see or feel any changes to your breasts yourself. All women aged from 50 up to their 71st
  birthday are invited for free NHS breast screening.
• It’s understandable some women are anxious about attending their breast screening appointment and your mammographer will do everything she can to make the experience as comfortable as possible for you.
• If you have been invited for breast screening but missed or did not book an appointment you can still contact your local NHS breast screening service to arrange one, even if you were invited weeks, months or years ago.
• Breast screening services are more accessible than ever. As well as hospitals, mobile screening vans are available in convenient community locations, such as supermarket car parks.

The graphic at the top of this post outlinines some of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer to be aware of. It is important that you continue to look at and check your breasts regularly, even if you have just had a mammogram. Women of all ages should be ‘breast aware’. Get to know how your breasts normally look, you will be more likely to spot any changes that might be signs of breast cancer. If you are concerned, do not hesitate to contact your GP practice. 

Warning following reports of scammers targeting patients

A GP in Stockport have issued a warning to patients following reports of scammers targeting patients. The practice were informed that scammers are contacting their patients pretending to be from the surgery and trying to sell products/ask for bank details.

Although we are not aware of anyone targeting patients in our area, I'm sure it's something we will start to see. Please note that we would never ask for bank details. If you receive such a call, please contact the practice and call the police via 101.