Dear Patients, 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. Please note that this is a channel, which means you will receive messages from us. Recipients
Following the latest Met Office heat wave alert, NHS England is continuing to remind people to be aware of the health risks of hot weather. You can check out the latest Weather Warnings from the MET Office by visiting the MET Office Weather Warning Page
As you may have seen, the NHS published a “Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care” on 9th May. Please note that the initiatives in this plan – including new services from pharmacies – have not started yet. They will come into effect over the coming months. In the meantime, please continue to contact
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.
On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm, a UK-wide test of an emergency alert system will take place on EVERY MOBILE PHONE in the country. This loud alarm will sound on your phone and make it vibrate, EVEN if it is switched to silent of notifications are off. For more information please visit the UK
Our autumn-winter vaccination campaigns for the polio booster and annual flu vaccination have highlighted many south east London children are not up to date with their routine vaccinations.
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.
Woolstone Medical Centre is proud to be working with Lewisham Food Bank. We have a box located in our reception area for which you can leave your donations. Lewisham Food Bank then collect on a regular basis to share out to those in need in the community. You can find out more about Lewisham Food
Domestic abuse is a pattern of behaviour on the part of the abuser designed to control his partner. It can happen at any point in a relationship, including after you have split up. Anyone forced to change their behaviour because they are frightened of their partner or ex-partner’s reaction is experiencing abuse. Domestic abuse can
The 2023 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) has now launched and will continue to run until March 2023. It is an independent survey run by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England, and the largest survey used to measure patient experience in the UK and is a key source for gathering feedback on general practice services and
The service has been created by the NHS and Doctaly to help monitor patients at home who have certain longterm conditions such as asthma, diabetes and hypertension. It is designed to help NHS healthcare professionals safely manage and monitor these patients without the patients needing to physically visit a GP practice. Many of these patients
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
London Ambulance Strikes December 2022 and January 2023 More information about the strikes can be found on the NHS.uk website at: NHS England » Information for the public on industrial action Please select hospital below for information regarding upcoming RCN Nursing strikes at: Guys Hospital Lewisham Hospital King’s College Hospital If you have an appointment
Please select the link below to view all community pharmacies that will be open over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday days
The colder winter months can have a significant impact on your health and wellbeing. Find advice on how to stay healthy and well this winter.
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
On Thursday 24 November 2022, NHS Digital published GP data by practice covering access, complaints and payments. Publication of the data is part of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s ‘Our Plan for Patients’ to enable patients to have more information available to choose the right practice for them. The publication of
People urged not to ignore COVID-19 booster invitation – as difficult winter could lie ahead It’s that time of the year when colds and flu sweep through the nation. This year it’s more important than ever to get a booster jab, not only against the flu but also COVID-19. The NHS are urging people not … Read more
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.
Effective from Saturday 1st October, General Practice is required to deliver a range a primary care services between 18:30 – 20:00 on weekdays and 09:00 – 17:00 on Saturdays with some local discretion allowed. This is a compulsory change to the national primary care contract. Sydenham Green Group Practice, The Vale Medical Centre, Well’s Park Practice
Whether you want to start breathing easier, feel the energy boost or even have a little more money to spend, there has never been a better time to stop smoking.
We have started to send out invites to patients to book their Annual Flu Jab. This year we are offering patients the option of booking directly from your smartphone as well as calling the practice. The advantage of booking directly yourself is that you get to see what appointments are available at the time of
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.
The Practice will be closed on the following days:
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.
The number of people caring for a close family member or friend, who could not cope without their support, is rising. People need to be supported to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their own conditions and to care for others. Around 5.5 million people support a friend or family member as unpaid
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.
The surgery will be closed Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday 2022 If you require urgent medical treatment while we are closed please call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk In an emergency, please call 999 Our telephone lines will reopen from 8:00 am Monday 6 June 2022 Find information
You may be aware that Bank Holidays affect the opening hours of local community pharmacies. Please find below a list of local pharmacies opening as part of the commissioned Rota for the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holidays 2 and 3 June 2022. It is important to note that Saturday 4 June and Sunday 5 June 2022
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will run from 9th to 15th May. This annual event, which focuses on improving good mental health across the nation, is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. Click the image above to jump to the Better Health, Every Mind Matters webpage or select following link: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/ This year’s theme will
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.
From 18th April 2022, we are releasing a selection of appointments allowing patients to book up to 28 days in advance for either a Face-2-Face or Telephone consultation with a doctor. These appointments are available on a first come first served basis subject to availability and are available to book in the following ways: We
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.
While you are waiting for a hospital appointment, we wanted to let you know that there is more support available to you.
