The Surgery Patient Participation Group Committee met on Thursday 10th February 2022.
Personnel Changes
Bonnie Olsen attended the meeting for the first time as the new partner in the practice. Her role will be dealing with patients' minor ailments.
The group were informed that the practice has a new manager, Francesca Scarrott.
Covid Vaccinations
Covid vaccinations are now being carried out at Maidstone Road in respect of the 3rd (booster jab) and the 4th jab if you were on the original 'shielded' list.
(However, since the meeting, it has been announced that everyone over the age of 75 years will be invited to have a 4th Jab and all vulnerable patients over the age of 12 years during the Spring).
There is NO NEED to contact the surgery as you will be contacted directly by telephone or letter to make an appointment.
Vascular Services
Vascular Services are changing and a consultation period is running until Tuesday 15th March 2022. More details at: https://jointheconversation.scwcsu.nhs.uk/vascular-services
In future, Medway Hospital will be providing diagnostic and day surgery facilities but if major surgery is required or an overnight stay in hospital, then patients will be transferred to Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury.
Missed Appointments
Patients have begun to miss appointments, that they have made, again!
If for any reason patients need to cancel then please inform the surgery by telephone or online - thank you.
Diabetic and Medication Consultations
Over the coming months, the practice will be carrying out routine diabetic and medication consultations. This may be in person with a Diabetic Nurse or Doctor as required or by telephone.
Committee Minutes and CCG Bulletins
Ray Kemsley
Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham
Chair - Surgery Patient Participation Group - Upchurch & Rainham
