FOUNDATION YEAR DOCTORS AT STOWHEALTH

We have recently started training Foundation Year F2 doctors, here at Stowhealth.
The doctors who will be with us for four month periold, have been qualified for 2 years and are gaining experience in General Practice, having previously worked with local hospitals.

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ACCESSING YOUR DOCTOR OF CHOICE

You can choose a consultation with any GP at Stowhealth. In order to see the doctor of your choice you will need to make a routine appointmnet which should normally be available with 10 working days. Routine appointments are typically longer in duration than same day appointments and

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PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP

If you would like more involvement in the development of services we offer at Stowhealth, please call Wendy Denny - Practice Manager on 01449 776027, who will let you know the date and agenda of our next quarterly meeting.

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CERVICAL SCREENING

Women aged between 25 and 64 are invited at regular intervals for Cervical Screening. If you fall into the age group you will receive a letter inviting you to come in for a Cervical Smear.

Research suggest that up to 4,500 lives will be saved each year in England by Cervical Screening.
DON'T MISS OUT - MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SCREENING WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVITATION.

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CHILDHOOD IMMUNISTATION PROGRAMME

Each child will receive an invitation to be immunised at various times for different vaccinations. You should receive a letter inviting your child to a clinic.

These letters are sent from Suffolk Child Health, to a clinic at Stowhealth.

These vaccines are important for your child's health to prevent diseased which can have lasting and serious effects if contracted.

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PREGNANT?

PREGNANT? There is now a new confidential telephone booking line to book directly with the midwife in addition to booking in the usual way through your GP

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THE FUTURE OF HEALTH NEEDS YOU

Did you know that findings from research studies are used by your GP, nurse or other health professional to enable them to offer you the most appropriate care?

Anyone registered with this practice could help shape the future of health care by helping with research projects that you may be invited to participate in.

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Chlamydia Screening

Chlamydia Screening is available to anyone between the ages of 16 and 25. Patients do not require a consultation with a nurse or GP in order to obtain a Screening kit free from the ground floor receptionist at Violet Hill House.

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