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Greener Practice
This practice is delighted to be signed up to the Green Impact for Health Toolkit and is actively taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint.
The climate emergency is also a health emergency, and health care in the UK contributes 5.4% of the UK's carbon emissions.
We need to enhance the health of our current population without compromising the health of future generations, and this means operating within the sustainable boundaries of the planet.
Fortunately most of the solutions for the planet also make our health better - for example eating a mainly plant-based diet, engaging in active travel and exercise in nature, avoiding smoking, reducing pollution etc all enhance our health and reduce our need for medications, with further benefits to the NHS, your health and the carbon footprint of healthcare. Take a look at the Greener Practice website to learn more about this.
Published on 23rd Jun 2023
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
- Our practice is working closely with local pharmacists to support you with certain minor health conditions, as it may be more appropriate to have your NHS consultation with a pharmacist instead of the GP practice.
- You can choose to have your consultation with any pharmacy convenient to you.
- The pharmacist consultation will be confidential.
- Pharmacists are highly skilled healthcare professionals who have trained in medicines and can give health advice and help you manage your condition.
- If treatment for symptoms is required, the pharmacist may suggest an over the counter medicine.
- If the pharmacist thinks you need to see another healthcare professional, they will help arrange it.
- With your consent, the pharmacist will ensure your medical record is updated with the outcome of your consultation.
- Find out more about how pharmacies can help at:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/pharmacies/
Please ask us if you want any more information about our Community Pharmacist Consultation Service.
Published on 26th Apr 2023
HRT pre-payment certificate (HRT PPC)
To reduce prescription costs for women receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), on 1 April 23 the Government is launching the HRT PPC.
For more information on this please visit: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc
The HRT PPC can be applied for via the NHS BSA (see above) or a participating pharmacy (we do not keep a list of these and you will need to find one).
The HRT PPC will cover certain HRT medicines and will be valid for 12 months (please check the website above to see if your HRT medicine will be covered).
Published on 23rd Mar 2023
Check Your Own Blood Pressure
You no longer have to make an appointment with the nurse to check your blood pressure as we now have a machine in reception where you can just walk in and do it yourself!
At the same time, there is also equipment for you to check your height and weight too.
Why not come and give it a go. It's very easy and our lovely reception staff are always there to help if you have any questions.
Published on 28th Feb 2023