The Patient Participation Group
The PPG meets quarterly, in January, April, July and October. If you have any queries / observations you would like to be raised on your behalf, please contact the Chairman on: 01634 231585. The Group meets next on Thursday 25th July.
Group Committee 2019
Ray Kemsley - Chair
David Candy and Mrs Jackie Brown - Co-vice Chairs
Janice Bunting - Secretary
Gill Renshaw, David Kew, Rev Ron Partridge, Kathryn and Paul Rutson
Marian Richardson, Michelle Williamson - Surgery Representatives
Defibrillator
The Upchurch Surgery has now been equipped with a new defibrillator.
Bowel Cancer Screening
Patients are still NOT taking up the offer when they receive the letter / test kit in the post, and those failing to respond are increasing monthly.
Can you really afford to ignore such an offer?
Missed Appointments
A major concern!
May total = 34
2019 total = 201
It is important that, if you have booked an appointment but subsequently find that you are unable to keep it, you please give the Surgery as much notice as possible by ringing: 01634 231423.
With an ever increasing demand for appointments, this will almost certainly allow your slot to be re-allocated to another patient.
Please remember:
• If you rebook an appointment online, this does not automatically cancel any earlier bookings.
• If you update surgery records with your mobile phone number, you will receive a texted reminder just before your scheduled appointment is due.
Purchasing of Minor Drugs
Paracetamol / Ibuprofen etc
The response from patients has been very positive and a big ‘Thank You’ to all concerned. Please continue to do so. It not only saves time for the doctors and receptionists but also helps save money.
Smear Tests
The Surgery urges all female patients between the ages of 25 and 64 to take up the offer of regular free smear tests. Eligible patients will normally receive a written invitation to partake of the test but, if you feel that you qualify but don’t receive such an invitation, please enquire at either Surgery.
Shingles Vaccinations
Ventolin Inhalers
It has become clear from the ever increasing requests for repeat prescriptions that Ventolin Inhalers are NOT being used as prescribed. They are intended for use as a preventative measure, and not as a “regular dosage” medication. Accordingly, future requests may be reviewed by the practice nurse.
Repeat Prescriptions
Please do to ask for drugs that you DO NOT need.
Upchurch Surgery
Changes to opening hours - 2019
To accommodate GP meetings, the following regular afternoon Surgery dates at Upchurch will be replaced with morning sessions, between 10:00am and 1:00pm on:
Thursday 18th July
Thursday 22nd August
Wednesday 18th September
Thursday 24th October
Wednesday 27th November
Please collect your prescriptions during the morning Surgery times above.
If you have any questions or suggestions on the local practice, please Email:
Jan Bunting - Secretary: janannbunting@outlook.com or
Ray Kemsley - Chair: raykemsley@btinternet.com
David Candy
David Candy
Co-vice Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham
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