We would like to inform you that, effective Wednesday 17 September, our practice will be transitioning to the Accurx Triage System in accordance with NHS England guidelines. This change is a mandated requirement for all GP Practices to adhere to and must be in place by October 2025. What is the Accurx Triage System: The
Two new services are now available the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust: Self referral for Physiotherapy – Click here to Self Refer Self referral for Pelvic Physiotherapy – Click here to Self Refer
Are you interested in setting up the NHS App on your smartphone, tablet or computer. We are holding drop-in sessions between 10am – 12 noon for patients who would like to set up the NHS App on: Please bring photo ID if you have not already been set up for online access. More information on
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common cause of respiratory illness. It can be particularly serious for young babies and older adults, sometimes leading to bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and hospital admission.
We would like to inform you that, effective Wednesday 17 September, our practice will be transitioning to the Accurx Triage System in accordance with NHS England guidelines. This change is a mandated requirement for all GP Practices to adhere to and must be in place by October 2025. What is the Accurx Triage System: The
Tirzepatide, also known as Mounjaro®, is a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. Similar medications like semaglutide (Wegovy®) and liraglutide (Saxenda®) are GLP-1 agonists. These drugs mimic gut hormones released after eating, helping you feel full and slowing stomach emptying. Who is eligible for Mounjaro® on the NHS? Access to Mounjaro® via the NHS is currently limited
Proactive Ageing Well Service (PAWS) is a service dedicated to supporting older adults who have complex health needs. It is offered in a planned way, not at the point of a new urgent health issue. The specialist Ageing Well team offer a comprehensive assessment to help you maintain your health and independence. The team consists
The Practice will be closed for training Thursday 26 June 2025 from 12:30 – 18:30. If you require urgent medical treatment while we are closed between 12:30 – 18:30, please contact SELDOC who will be providing GP cover on 07483155397. In an emergency, please call 999 After 18:30, if you need medical advice, please call
X-ray Referrals Ultrasound Referrals Hospital Radiology Departments University Hospital Lewisham Radiology Department King’s College Hospital Radiology Department Guy’s Hospital Radiology Department Eltham Community Diagnostic Centre
Your health and well-being are our top priority. We’re sharing some essential advice from the NHS to help you cope during periods of hot weather and avoid heat-related illnesses.
We’ve been made aware of a measles outbreak at Holbeach School (SE6 4TP), with 5 confirmed/probable cases in 4-6 year olds who were all unvaccinated with MMR. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have already performed a risk assessment for the initial cases and will be getting back in touch with the school again to
The Practice will be closed on the following days: Need to see a doctor? NHS 111 can help If you need to see a doctor but can’t get to your local practice you may be able to be seen outside of normal practice hours. Call 111 and if appropriate, the advisor will be able to schedule
As the days get longer and the flowers begin to bloom, many of us look forward to enjoying the warmer weather. However, for some, this beautiful season can bring with it the unwelcome symptoms of hay fever.
By appointment only this service is available at The Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road, Catford, SE6 1RQ on Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 10:00am – 12:00noon and two Saturdays a month. You can get help with form filling for: They can also help with paper forms too. The only thing that they cannot help
The Gynaecology Network is hosting some Menopause Virtual Education Events in April, May and June which are free for patients to sign up for and attend. The online sessions will be packed with valuable advice and information across a wide range of topics around menopause, designed to be informative and engaging with key clinical speakers!More
A monthly social evening for neurodivergent adults in Lewisham will be held on 19th March and 16 April from 6-9pm at The Sydenham Centre SE26 5QX. Contact Bonnie at [email protected] for more info.
For a limited period, smokers across London can get six-months free access to the premium version of the highly regarded SmokeFree app to support them give up smoking for good. The offer includes: The regular features of the app, which has already supported thousands of people quit smoking in the UK, include proven tools to
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted.
The NHS App is no longer accessible as a mobile app for anybody using older devices. If you cannot use the NHS App on a mobile device, you can log in through the NHS website.
Please note that from 3 February 2025, the NHS App will only support smartphones running:• Android version 8 and above, on devices with a front-facing camera• Apple iOS version 15 and above• Access via the web portal – https://access.login.nhs.uk/ Google has a guide on how to check and update your Android version – HERE Apple
South East London NHS is launching a new campaign to help people find the appropriate care for their needs – from staying at home, to going to ED. The aim is to raise awareness of the full range of NHS services and to increase people’s knowledge and understanding of what route to take for a
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
The first sign of a stroke might not seem serious. Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak.
The NHS has unveiled a major plan to help cut waiting lists. It will involve patients being able to choose an alternative, and maybe a faster appointment time to be seen for their hospital appointment. This will be facilitated through the use of the NHS App. Please download the NHS App now if you havn’t
There has been a huge increase in hospital admissions nationally due to Flu recently. We would encourage the flu vaccination for all our eligible patients. If you have not had your Flu jab yet, please consider it and either book to see one of our nurses or enquire with your local pharmacy. Protect yourself &
As the cold months set in, we recognize that winter can be a difficult time for many people. Whether it’s the biting chill outside or the pressures of the holiday season, everyone can feel the weight of winter in different ways. Thankfully, there are organizations ready to offer support and lend a helping hand during
The minutes from our latest PPG meeting from 2 October 2024 are now available to view. Please look on our PPG page at: Patient Participation Group Thank you to those members who were able to join in.
From Monday 4 November 2024, we will be using a new online service platform, Accurx, to complement our existing services. You can use this to contact us to: You can view a Youtube video to get an idea of how the system works
The Vale Medical Centre (195-197 Perry Vale, SE23 2JF) will be hosting a session titled “Breast Health and Mammography” on Tuesday 8th October from 5pm to 8pm.
Sydenham Green Health Centre (26 Holmshaw Close, SE26 4TH) will be hosting a session titled “Men’s Health and Understanding Prostate Cancer” on Saturday 28th September from 10am to 1pm.
The Vale Medical Centre (195-197 Perry Vale, SE23 2JF) will be hosting a session titled “Understanding Bowel Cancer and Screening” on Tuesday 17th September from 5pm.
The Vale Medical Centre (195-197 Perry Vale, SE23 2JF) will be hosting a session titled “Understanding Cervical Cancer and Screening” on Saturday 7th September.
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.
Starting today, August 16th, patients can once again schedule routine blood tests online. Visit SwiftQueue or call the number on your blood form to book your appointment. We appreciate our patients’ patience while the pathology systems targeted in a ransomware attack in June were repaired. More information is available at www.selondonics.org/synnovis-cyber-attack/.
In July, we provided 3,546 appointments to our patients across the practice. Of these, 3,378 (95%) appointments were successfully attended by patients, while 168 (5%) were missed. We understand that appointments may be missed for valid reasons, but we encourage all patients to cancel in advance if they no longer require their appointments.
The results are in and we have received outstanding results. Thank you to all the patients that submitted their questionnaires in February/March 2024. To view more details and see how we compare to previous years, visit our web page at: GP Patient Survey
We are pleased to introduce our new WhatsApp Channel designed to keep you informed and connected with our surgery. This service will provide you with important updates, health tips, and other valuable information directly to your phone.
NHS organisations across London continue to work in partnership to manage patient care following the ransomware cyber-attack on Synnovis earlier this week. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust remain in a critical incident, while Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and
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.