August 2017

HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

Woodcote Medical PPG

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) invites you to attend their next health talk on ‘Cancer: signs, screening and symptoms of Bowel, Breast, Cervical & Prostate cancers' at our Purley Surgery in Foxley Lane on Monday 25th September 2017 between 7.00pm and 8.30pm. Dr Pasha will open the meeting and introduce our Guest Speaker, Ekta Patel, Facilitator for Cancer Research UK.

This is an opportunity to learn the early signs to look out for and lifestyle advice to help prevent some of the most common cancers. The event is preceded by free refreshments from 6.45pm. All are welcome to attend.

Summer Newsletter

Flu VaccinationsOur flu clinics will begin on Saturday 23rd September and will be held every week day until the end of

October. There will also be flu clinics available on Saturday 30th September and Saturday 14th October. Appointments can be BOOKED NOW either online or by phoning the surgery.

You are eligible for a FREE vaccine if:● You are aged 65 or over● You have a chronic disease● You are pregnant● You are a carer● You live in a long-stay care home● You are aged between 2 and 3**older children will be offered the vaccination at primary school

Please note: our flu clinics are for administering flu vaccinations only (plus shingles and pneumococcal if applicable), so please book a separate appointment if you need to discuss any other health matters.

HELPING YOU MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

Purley Surgery32 Foxley Lane

PurleyCR8 3EE

Coulsdon Surgery140 Chipstead Valley Rd

CoulsdonCR5 3BB

Tel: 020 8763 5620

Opening Hours

Mon 08:00 – 18.30* Tue 08:00 – 18.30*

Wed 08:00 – 20.00* Thu 08:00 – 18.30*

Fri 08:00 – 18.30* Sat 09:00 – 11.30**

Sun Closed

*Coulsdon closes at 18:00**Please see website for details

Staff NewsWe welcome Kerry Pinkney and Kim Burbedge to our Reception team at Purley. We also welcome our new Practice Manager, Mrs Karen Nash, who joins us with many years of experience managing and developing GP surgeries.

Travel Clinic Service Off to University?

Secondary Care Referrals

Our experienced travel nurse provides a comprehensive range of up-to-date travel healthcare advice and vaccinations to both

If you’re off to university for the first time, you need to think about where to register for your GP services and ensure you’ve had the Men ACWY vaccine.

If a GP advises that you are being referred to a Specialist, could you please tell the GP which hospital

What is the Men ACWY vaccine?

The Men ACWY vaccine protects you against the meningococcal bacteria which can cause meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning). Both diseases are very serious and can kill, especially if not diagnosed early.

New university students are at particularly high risk in the first few weeks of term when they mix closely with lots of new people, some of whom may unknowingly be carrying the bacteria. It is therefore recommended that all new students up to 25 years old should have the Men ACWY vaccine before they start university. If you haven’t had this vaccination yet, please contact us as soon as possible.

Where should I register for my GP Services?

You also need to think carefully about where you register for GP services. If you register at a practice near your university, you will have to go there for any referrals, prescriptions or vaccinations. During the holidays, you can still register with us as a temporary patient, but we would be unable to refer you and we would have to charge you for any travel vaccinations as these are only available free of charge from your registered GP. Alternatively, you can remain registered with us whilst you are at university and we can continue to provide all your GP services.

NHS ChoicesIf you have a good experience when visiting our

Woodcote Medical and private patients. We stock a full range of competitively-priced vaccines and are a designated Yellow Fever vaccination centre.

Advice when booking an appointment

If you are planning on travelling abroad, please ensure you contact the surgery at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to travelling. This should allow us sufficient time to offer advice, make the relevant appointments and ensure that you are adequately covered before travel.

Please note there are charges for some vaccinations and details of these charges are available online, at reception or from the travel clinic nurse.

surgery, please tell us about it by logging onto NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) and leaving a review – thank you!

you would prefer to attend. You will then receive a letter by post from the surgery containing details of your appointment plus how to change/cancel should you need to do so. The letter will also contain the two passwords you will need when discussing the appointment with your chosen hospital.

Have you taken your Health MOT yet?

Log onto the www.justbecroydon.org website to take your free Health MOT and receive advice on how to live a healthier and happier life.

If you would like help accessing the website or need lifestyle advice, there is a series of free drop-in sessions on Mondays, 2.30-4.30pm at Purley Leisure Centre between 1st July and 30th September 2017.

Having a baby is a life-changing event that is different for every mum. It can be both exciting and bewildering, with lots of questions and many choices

Are You Pregnant?

to make. To support you to have a healthy start for you and your baby, it is important to arrange your antenatal booking appointment by the 10th week of your pregnancy.

You can either refer yourself to the Antenatal Booking Centre on 020 8401 4202 or by completing the online referral form.

Over 40 & want to get FIT?

There is a new FREE 12-part programme organised by Crystal Palace Football Club, that offers weight management guidance, and exercise activities such as Yoga, Zumba, BoxFit and Circuit Training. There are separate sessions forMen and Women  and patients can self-refer to the scheme by completing a referral form which is downloadable from our website.