Combs Ford Surgery

Patient Information Screen

July 2014

Welcome to the Surgery!

Please support your local surgery

The Partners would like to encourage all patients to back the

“Your GP Cares” campaign and the

“Put Patients First” campaign

Details are displayed in the waiting room and a petition and example letters for your MP are available from reception.

Please sign up now…….

BMA Campaign -Your GP Cares

The British Medical Association is calling for long-term, sustainable investment in general practice now to:

• Attract, retain and expand the number of GPs• Expand the number of practice staff• Improve premises GP services are provided from

• www.bma.org.uk/yourgpcares

RCGP – Put Patients First, Back General Practice

Please also support The Royal College of General Practitioners campaign to fight the funding crisis in your local surgery – less money means a cut in services for patients.

Please sign the petition now or go online www.rcgp.org.uk/campaign-home or write to

you MP – sample letters available from reception.

Phlebotomy (blood clinic)

• The phlebotomist has short appointment times to take your blood test

• It would be very helpful if patients could present with coats/jackets/cardigans off.

• Thank you

Summer Holiday abroad?

When booking your holiday, particularly late bookings on the internet, please make sure you have enough time for any vaccinations that are necessary for your destination.

Summer Holiday abroad?

Please complete a travel form at reception. The nurse will contact you with full travel advice and make an appointment for vaccinations if appropriate.

Don’t forget malaria tablets!

Hay-fever

Did you know that your local chemist or pharmacist can advise you regarding hay-fever and home remedies? For example anti-histamines and eye drops?

Physiotherapy – self referral

• Patients are able to refer themselves for physiotherapy advice either online or by phone

• Initially advice and exercises

• Onward referral if necessary

• No need to see your GP!

• Pick up a card from reception

Physiotherapy

“Refer yourself to Physiotherapy”Via www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk

Or telephone01473 770066

This service is run by Allied Health Professionals under contract with the NHS

Early Morning Tuesday and Saturday Morning Clinics

Please note that if you wish to see a Dr. between 7am and 8am on a Tuesday or between 8am and 11am on a Saturday, you must book an appointment in advance.

We regret that “walk in” patients are not able to be seen during these surgery

times. Thank you.

Don’t be cold this winter!

Its only July but…

Suffolk County Council want to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not cold this winter

Grants are available for those on low income who need help to keep warm

Don’t be cold this winter!

Call for free advice on 08456 037 686

if you need help with• An emergency fuel payment• Making your home warmer as well as more

energy efficient• Emergency boiler and heating repairs• Loan of temporary heaters in an emergency• Cheaper oil prices

Don’t be cold this winter

Call local rate telephone

08456 037 686

www.suffolk.gov.uk/warmhomes

Eligibility criteria applies. To find out if you are eligible telephone the above number

Top tips for staying steady

There are some simple things you can do to stay steady on your feet. There are top tips to help you to improve your strength and balance and to feel more confident if you are worried about falling.

For more information or a free copy of an advice guide staying steady call

0800 169 6565

Top Tips for staying steady

Advice from ageUK

1. Exercise regularly2. Check your eyes and hearing3. Ask about your medicines4. Visit your GP (if you have had a fall)5. Vitamin D for vitality6. Count your calcium7. Check for home hazards8. Look after your feet

Dr Adam Wankowski

Dr Wankowski will be retiring from the practice after 25 years on the 29th of August.

Dr Wankowski’s patients will be advised of the arrangements for their future care.

Unfortunately, at present, it is not possible to transfer patients to another Partner because of existing workloads.

Outside normal working hours

Evenings and weekends

For urgent advice and treatment

Call the usual surgery number and

you will be given the number to use –

111

Contact Us We welcome constructive

feedback!Combs Ford Surgery

Combs LaneSTOWMARKET

IP14 2SYTel – 01449 678333 (not to be used for prescription

orders)Please note that calls are recorded for quality and training purposes.

www.combsfordsurgery.org.uk