NOTICEBOARD
Covid Spring Boosters 2024
We will be offering Covid boosters to our eligible patients this Spring, including our housebound and care home patients. We are awaiting more detail on when we can expect delivery of the vaccine and will update again as soon as we have more details. Those eligible for the vaccine this spring will be those aged 75 and over and those who are severely immunosuppressed. We will be in contact with eligible patients to book in for vaccination in due course.
Practice Closure for Training - Wednesday 27th March
The surgery will be closed during the afternoon of Thursday 29th February for staff training.
If you require urgent medical assistance during this time which cannot wait until we re-open, please call NHS 111 for advice or in an emergency 999.
Measles Update
Measles cases are rising. Whilst the increase in measles cases has been seen mostly in the West Midlands so far, we know that the infection can spread quickly. That's why it’s important to know the symptoms of measles, what to do when you or your child might have measles, and how you can get protected against measles with a Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination course. You can find out more about measles here.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Measles can be prevented with the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination – a vaccine that’s available for free on the NHS. The MMR vaccine can prevent you from getting measles. All children in the UK are offered two doses of the MMR vaccination by the NHS as standard. But you can also have your MMR vaccines at an older age if you haven’t had them in the past.
If you haven’t had your MMR vaccinations or are unsure, please contact our Reception team for a vaccination appointment. Alternatively, there are also a number of walk-in vaccination clinics running locally, no appointment needed. You can find out more about measles and local walk in vaccination clinics on your local NHS website
New Shingles Programme 2023
A new Shingles vaccination programme has started, with vaccinations now being offered for those aged turned 65 after 1 September 2023. Shingles vaccinations are also available for those who are over 70. Please follow this link for more information https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/shingles-vaccination/. We will be contacting eligible patients to book in for their vaccinations when due.
Covid and Flu Update
We have our final Saturday Covid and Flu clinic on 14th October in the morning. We still have some spaces available so if you are eligible please do give us a call to book your vaccinations. We are also offering flu clinics during the working week for those who are eligible for flu vaccination only so again please do give us a call on 01223 420511 to book in for this.
Covid Autumn Boosters 2023We will be offering Covid boosters to our eligible patients this autumn. Delivery dates for vaccines has not been confirmed yet but is expected to be after 7 October. As soon as we have our delivery dates confirmed we will contact the relevant patients to book in for their vaccination.
New Clinical System
We have now completed our move to a new clinical system called SystmOne. We are now able to book appointments, issue prescriptions and register patients as before. As the online patient access was linked to the old clinical system this is no longer in use. You will need to either download the NHS app or reapply for online access. See the online services page for more details on how to do this. If you are already registered for the NHS app then you do not need to apply again for online access, the NHS app should be able to pick up the new system.
Free Walking Football
Do come and join us for 12 weeks of fun, free walking football! It is aimed at older adults and will be delivered by fully qualified coaches, just turn up and play! The course starts on Friday 10th March 1pm-2.30pm and will take place at the 5 aside pitch near Milton Community Centre.
No Smoking Day 2023
Wednesday 8th March 2023 is No Smoking Day, which is an annual health awareness day in the United Kingdom intended to help smokers who want to quit smoking. This campaign aims to help people quit smoking by reminding them of the harms and signposting to support.
If you smoke, now is the perfect time to give quitting a go and feel the benefits – from better health to saving money. There are around 5.4 million adults in England who still smoke, and it remains the leading preventable cause of premature death. Stopping smoking is one of the best things smokers can do for their health, and it’s never too late to quit.
There are so many reasons to quit– even if you’ve smoked for many years or you’ve tried before. Not everybody manages to quit first time around. The important thing is giving it a go. Each time you try it is another stepping stone to success. It’s never too late to quit. Let’s do this!
Start your journey to stopping smoking now!
Please wear a mask in the Surgery
As we come into the winter months and with the rise of covid cases we would like to encourage our patients where possible to wear a face mask whilst in the surgery. This is to try and protect our patients, particularly those who are more vulnerable, from contracting flu or covid. Thank you for your cooperation with this.
Contact Us Online
You can contact us about a medical, administrative or prescription issue by clicking Here
This short online form is the quickest and simplest way for the majority of our patients to access or clinical team for assistance. Our practice phone lines remain open for anyone with accessibility needs who might find difficulty completing this form.
Please do not use this online form for urgent or emergency requests. The submitted forms will only be read during office hours. The forms will not be read on the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) or on bank holidays. They will not be read Monday-Friday between the hours of 1800 – 0900.
Please contact 111 during out of hours or 999 if this is an emergency.
Repeat Prescription Requests
If you require a repeat prescription then the request for the medication you want needs to be made in writing.
We do not accept medication requests over the phone
You can make requests for medication in the following way:
• By sending an email to admin.miltonsurgery@nhs.net
• By using the online service or NHS app
• By placing the repeat prescription slip or a written note detailing your name, date of birth, medication required and pharmacy you would like to collect medication from in the letter box at the surgery
Please note that we require TWO working days to issue a prescription.
Please ensure that you request your medication in plenty of time. Your nominated pharmacy will also need time to dispense the medications so we would advise you put your prescription request in 5-7 working days before you need to start taking the medication.
Same Day GP Appointments
Please note the same day GP appointments open at 8am each morning and are bookable by calling the surgery on 01223 420511. Please do not come to the surgery in person at 8am to make an appointment. The reception staff are busy taking phone calls at this time for those who need a same day appointment and it is not fair on those who have waited on the phone for an appointment if others come into the surgery to book.
Upcoming Appointment Changes:
We will be changing our appointment system from 15th April 2022. We will no longer be asking patients to call at 4pm for an early morning appointment the next day. Instead we ask patients to call at 8am on the day if they require an appointment for that day or any time throughout the day for routine appointments (not between 12pm and 2pm). Please note that when the phones go over at 8am that will be the busiest and most difficult time to get through. If it is for a routine appointment, please choose a less busy time to call!
For routine appointments, we can offer appointments up to 4 weeks in advance.
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(Site updated 25/03/2024)