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National Patient Survey

 

We will be asking all patients attending the surgery throughout a week in February to complete the National Survey on the Practice.

 

Patients will be given a questionnaire with a prepaid reply envelope to post the completed questionnaires to Bolton Council for analysis.

 

We would like to thank patients in advance for completing the survey and will post the details of the response on our website, newsletter and surgery notice boards.

 

Nurses Appointments

We are now able to offer patients nursing appointments from 7.00am every Wednesday morning and until 7.00pm on Thursday evening.

Nursing appointments are now available online. 

 

The appointment system will show what is available, for example a routine blood pressure check. If you need something else, or several different things, please contact the Surgery, so we may ask you what you need and make you an appointment of the correct length.

Types available are children's vaccinations, contraceptive injections, HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, BP checks, diabetes reviews (make sure you book your blood test in advance).  

For contraceptive pill checks please ring for an appointment so your prescription can be signed by a Dr before you attend.

MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

If you require a medical for your job, insurance or driving licence we are able to offer appointments outside the normal surgery times to complete any tests and paperwork.  This service is available for our patients or if you are registered elsewhere. Telephone for details. 

PRIVATE LETTER AND FORMS

Any requests for letter or forms (deemed as Non-NHS) that need to be completed by a doctor will incur a charge, ask the receptionist for details.

By updating your address, telephone and email, we will be able to contact you more quickly with any important information. Please use the link at the bottom of the page

Heart Disease
Asthma & COPD
Cancer
Mental Health
Diabetes
Osteoarthritis
Pain

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a preventable disease that was responsible for the deaths of 88,000 people in the UK in 2008 (British Heart Foundation CHD Statistics 2010). In all, 191,00 died from heart and circulatory disease in the UK. Death rates are highest in Scotland and North of England and lowest in the South of England. CHD is the biggest killer in the country.

British Heart Foundation - Vinne Jones' hard and fast hands-only CPR

British Heart Foundation - What is a heart attack?

There are more videos available on all aspects of BHF and heart disease on the BHF video site

 Audio MP3 Downloads

British Heart Foundation Now you can download and listen to podcasts free from the BHF - either on the move or in the comfort of your own home. We have a few examples below, there is a full list on the podcast page.

Controlling Cholesterol

Giving Up Smoking

Risk Factors & Heart Disease

Alcohol & Your Heart

"The British Heart Foundation is Britain’s leading charity fighting heart and circulatory disease – the UK’s biggest killer. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients return to a full and active way of life. The charity relies on donations to continue its vital work."

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

The BHS recommends that only properly validated BP monitors be used both in the clinic and at home. All the monitors listed on their website have been clinically validated. This means that all the machines, regardless of their cost, give reliable readings when used correctly. Please note that added cost does not equate to added accuracy.

View a list of clinically validated BP monitors

Useful Links

CHD - Healthtalkonline
Healthtalkonline Healthtalkonline, an award-winning charity website, lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. An excellent resource compiled after interviewing a wide range of people suffering from heart disease.

CHD
An excellent resource with useful video, audio, images and references relating to CHD.

NHS Choices
Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of CHD.

British Heart Foundation
Our vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. We will achieve this through our pioneering research, our vital prevention activity and by ensuring quality care and support for people living with heart disease.

These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

 
For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS DirectNHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare servicesNHS ChoicesDepartment of HealthMy Surgery Website