Notice Board

                       Surgery News Summer 2010

 

Leavers and Joiners – The practice is pleased to announce that 2 new GP partners will be joining us in the next few months.  Dr Nirosha Whitfield will join us at the beginning of August from her current practice in Lincoln, Dr Zubair Alam will join us in September from his current practice in Kings Lynn.  We are sure you will all welcome them to the surgery team.  We look forward to working with them both in the future.

 

Dispensary opening times-Monday-Friday 9.00 a.m-1.00 p.m, 2.00 p.m-6.00 p.m.

We dispense medication to patients who live more than 1 mile from a community pharmacy.  Please allow 48 hours (2 working days) from ordering before coming to collect medication, if in doubt, please ring to check if your order is ready.  Some items are not always kept in stock but we receive twice daily deliveries from our supplier.  You can order repeat prescriptions by telephoning 01205 822 411 (24 hour service).  If you run out of medications when the surgery is closed you can obtain a 3 day ‘emergency’ supply from a community pharmacy on production of your repeat medication slip; there is a charge for this service.  Otherwise you should contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

If you need medical attention when the surgery is closed please contact:

NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 (24 hours)

                   Out of Hours Service on 0845 045 0281 (6.30 p.m to 8.00 a.m)

 

The next training afternoons will take place on Thursday 22 July, Thursday 16 September and Thursday 21 October. Future dates will be advised when available.  Surgery closes at approximately 1.00 pm on these days, however staff will be on duty to deal with telephone enquiries or emergencies and surgery will re-open at approximately 5.00 p.m.

 

The practice will continue to host Foundation Year 2 doctors during the coming months.  Dr Raj leaves us in August when we will be joined by Dr Wiles.

 

Hay Fever – Hay fever is caused by an allergy to pollen that causes runny, itchy or blocked nose, sneezing and itchy eyes.  People who suffer with asthma often find their symptoms are worse during the hay fever season.  Symptoms can be helped by reducing exposure to pollen, especially when the pollen count is high.  Stay indoors with windows closed if possible, wear sunglasses if you go out, avoid cutting the grass, shower and wash your hair when you have been out of doors, keep the car windows closed and bring in the washing before the evening when pollen falls as the air cools.  Effective antihistamine tablets or nasal sprays are available from any pharmacy.

 

Summer Sun  – In the warmer weather, please take care to protect yourself and your children from the harmful effects of the sun.  Use lightweight, light coloured clothing and a sun hat, stay away from the strong midday sun and remember to use sunscreen with a protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Babies under 1 year of age should stay out of the sun.  Also please make sure that you and your family are drinking plenty of water during hot spells.

 

Insect Bites – One of the down sides of hot weather is the large number of nasty, nippy insects.  You may not notice immediately that you have been bitten, however there may be irritation or itching around the bite.  Usually the bites will fade without problem after a few days.  If itching persists or soreness develops you can use steroid cream on the bite and/or take antihistamine tablets for the symptoms, these treatments are available from your local pharmacy without prescription.  Occasionally an infection will occur and this may require treatment with antibiotics.