Transcript 05 May 16 Newsletterx - Bedford House Medical Centre

MAY NEWSLETTER
Opening Hours
08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday
CLOSED Saturday and Sunday
Thinking of Going Abroad?
If you are planning on going abroad make sure to book an appointment to
see the Practice Nurse 8 weeks before departure if you need vaccinations –
further information can be obtained from:
http://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home.aspx
Malaria advice and tablets are available at your local Pharmacy.
Keep Fit This Summer
For further information on Tameside Health Walks see the website:
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/north-west/Tamesidehealth-walks
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Your nearest pharmacist, available over the telephone
Call 111 if you need medical help, but NOT life threatening, or if you’re
not sure where to get help, an adviser will help and advise you, this
service is available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Calls are free from
mobiles and landlines.
Visit the local walk-in centre on Old Street, Ashton, if able to.
Contact your G.P. Bedford House can offer doctors/nurse advice over the
phone. Just call 0161-330-9880
For all life threatening emergencies go straight to accidents and
emergencies. If not sure contact 111 immediately.
www.BedfordHouseMedicalCentre.co.uk
Minor Ailments
Did you know you can see your local pharmacist for certain minor ailments, such
as: headache, hay fever, sore throats, coughs etc. For further details pick up a
leaflet from our reception desk or speak to your local Pharmacist.
Food Banks
On average the Practice sends 5 bags of food each month donated by patients
and staff to the local food bank in aid of the Trussell Trust Charity.
In the past year the food bank fed 2343 adults and 1203 children in the
Tameside area.
Many thanks for your support – please keep up the good work.
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)
Our PPG would like to hear your comments or suggestions to help us improve
our services, there is a box on the reception desk where you can post same. If
you would interested in joining our PPG, please ask to speak to Christine or
Tracey
Patient Access
Patient Access (Online Appointments/Prescriptions) patients will be able to view
a summary of their medical record which includes:- medications, allergies and
adverse reactions.
Contact the surgery and speak to a receptionist who will be able sign you up and
give the information you need.
www.BedfordHouseMedicalCentre.co.uk