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Changes to Minor Injury and Illness ServiceThe Minor Injuries and Illness Service in Lutterworth, Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough and Rutland is being revised to ensure it is safe, effective and consistent. Where to Go to Find the Right TreatmentIt is often difficult to know where to go to get the most appropriate treatment when you are ill. An advice sheet has been produced to help you with this. PneumoniaDo I need a Pneumonia vaccination? Pneumonia is the 4th biggest killer in the UK affecting 11 in every 1000 adults! Learn about the disease and vaccination. Patient Dynamics GPAQ ReportThe Patient Dynamics GPAQ Report is now available for you to view online. Extended Hours for Pre-Bookable AppointmentsWe are now offering extra appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening together with alternate Saturday mornings. These appointments are pre-bookable only and are available to commuters and those patients who find it difficult to get time off work to attend the surgery. Glue earThis is a very common condition usually in children, although some adults have been known to have glue ear. FluMost people will have had the 'flu at some point. It is a very unpleasant experience but most people recover. |
Dr Blake Needs Your Support
Dr Blake, who has a special interest in dermatology, is asking for your support. He is going to take part in a 4 day bike ride from London to Paris in September 2008 to raise money for the 'British Skin Foundation.' You can sponser him by visiting his web page at www.justgiving.com/tomblake Text Cancellation SystemPatients wanting to cancel an appointment can simply send a text message to 07826 699 487. Why you may not need to see a DoctorWhat sort of appointment do you need? You may wonder why receptionists need to ask the reason why you need an appointment? Choose and BookChoose and Book The NHS wants to give you more choice and flexibility in how you are treated. On-Line AppointmentsAppointments and repeat prescriptions can now be done on-line. Healthy heart It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. Weight loss The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing. |
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