Holiday injections
If you are travelling abroad and you think you may need injections or other health advice about travel contact the practice. The receptionist will take the details to enable the doctor to complete an advice sheet which will be available for collection a few days later. Some useful travel web site links are provided on our self-help page.
Pneumococcal Vaccinations
Pneumococcal vaccinations are available all year round, if you feel you are eligible please contact reception or discuss it with one of the doctors or nurses.
GP Registrar's
Its that time of year again when everyone changes round! Consequently its time to wish Dr Awan every success in his future career. He leaves us at the beginning of August. Dr Ward and Dr Sarfraz have now returned to the surgery after their maternity leave and Dr Hubber is staying with us for the time being. From August 2011 our Registrars are Dr Ateeq Farooq, Dr Katherine Rothwell and Dr Helen Wall. They are all experienced doctors who have completed their hospital training and they will be available for consultations in the usual way.
Saturday Morning Surgery
In line with other GP surgeries in Bolton, we will no longer be opening for Emergency Surgery on Saturday morning. Please ensure that you pick up your prescriptions Monday to Friday. Thankyou
Address / Telephone number changes
It is very important that we keep our records up to date, therefore if you have any change of address or telephone numbers, please inform reception.
Choose and Book Referrals
If you have been referred by your GP to see a specialist recently, you will have noticed that the system has changed a little. All referrals are generated via 'Choose and Book' which is a system that will allow access to hospital appointments and means that patients will have choice about which hospital they attend for treatment and when their appointment is.
At the time of your referral, the doctor will give you your referral paperwork with a unique booking reference number and a unique password. These details will be needed if you ring the Referral and Booking Management Team. Most hospital appointments can now be booked directly from the surgery and the staff will endeavour to do this for you wherever possible.
The Booking Management Team ensure that your referral is passed onto the correct department at the hospital of your choice. Their telephone number is 01204 462888. They are also there to help with any problems you might have with your out patient appointment and now also book ambulances for out patient appointments for patients who need them.
This surgery is co-operating fully with the new system in the hope that it will benefit our patients, however we appreciate your patience as it can take a little time to arrange your hospital appointment.
Summary Care Record
This practice is a pilot site for the implementation of the Summary Care Record.
We are at the forefront of this project. There are many reasons why we are committed to the project and here are just a few.
- Health care staff will be able to get a more complete picture of your healthcare.
- Health care staff will have quicker access to your records so they can provide more effective care, for instance if you have to go to Accident and Emergency or consult with a deputising doctor or attend the Walk-In centre.
- Eventually you will be able to access a summary of your own health care records whenever you want to through HEALTHSPACE (a secure internet site). Please see information below.
Initially, your records will only include any acute and repeat medicines, any allergies or adverse reactions to any medicines.
Your records will automatically become part of this service unless you object but if you are happy about this, you need do nothing. If you require further information, please contact the surgery.
Health Space
What is HealthSpace?
HealthSpace is a secure NHS web site where you can view your NHS Summary Care Record, once it has been created by your GP.
You can also use the web site to keep track of your own health information such as blood pressure, weight and hospital appointments.
It's a free service that's available to everyone aged 16 and over who's living in England and registered with a GP.
You can register for a basic HealthSpace account from any PC but to register for an advanced account you will need to visit Bolton's HealthSpace Registration Office.
The surgery at Drs Kirby, Page & McMillen is an approved Health Space Registration Office.
o More about NHS Summary Care Records
o Basic HealthSpace Account
o Advanced HealthSpace Account
o What ID do I need for Advanced HealthSpace account registration?
o Where do I go to register for the Advanced Account?
o Is my NHS Summary Care Record available?
Who can I contact if I have a problem ?
Email - healthspace.feedback@nhs.net
Telephone support - 08453 665665 between 9:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday (calls charged at local rate).
Help The Aged and First Stop
Help the aged is a charity providing advice and support on issues that affect older people, including pensions, benefits, tax, housing choices, healthy ageing and home safety.
The link to to the Advice and Support homepage is http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/AdviceSupport.
First Stop Advice is a new free comprehensive one stop advisory service for older people, their families and carers covering housing, care, money and rights. One call to the advice line 0800 377 70 70 or one visit to www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk brings together the skills of four highly experienced organisations working in partnership for the benefit of older people,- Help the Aged, Elderly Accommodation Counsel, Counsel and Care and NHFA Care Advice.
The population of the United Kingdom is ageing faster than ever now, with people over 65 now outnumbering those under 16 for the first time ever. FirstStop Advice has been set up in response to a need which was identified over 3 years ago for an integrated information and advice service for older people and provides coverage across the UK.
If you would like further information please visit our website at http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk
Sister Joanne Shaw
Congratulation to Sister Joanne Shaw who has recently qualified as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. She will now be using this role in the practice.
She is a very experienced nurse and her new role will allow her to diagnose illnesses and prescribe. She is available for consultations in the normal way.
Late Night Opening
The surgery is now open late on Tuesday evenings with a surgery from 6.30pm to 8.00 pm. Appointments can be booked in the normal way.
We will also be open for the ordering and collection of repeat prescriptions.
New Members of Staff
We have recently recruited two new members of staff. Mrs Susan Hopkins has joined the practice in the role of receptionist and administration staff. Susan is an experienced receptionist and we are very pleased to welcome her.
Mrs Gillian Boardman has joined the practice in a new role of Health Care Assistant. She will be aiding the Practice Nurses with taking of blood tests and monitoring blood pressure, weight etc. She is an experienced Health Care Assistant and is holding clinics 3 mornings per week. We are sure that they will be valuable members of our team.
