Asking about wider determinants of health
Housing, social connection , financial stability, literacy and communication can all affect our health. We might ask you about these, in case our “social prescribers” can help, or we need to update our systems with your preferences. Watch this video to find our more
by Rachel Bower
Change in communication methods
We are reducing the volume of text messages (SMS) we are sending. We hope now to communicate with you , where relevant, via email. This may be preferred by you for documents, referrals, and may be less intrusive than SMS. Please let us know an active email address where possible We also seek to use … Read More
by Rachel Bower
Greener Practice
St Stephen’s Health Centre 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 4-5% of the UK’s carbon emissions. We need to enhance the health of … Read More
by Rachel Bower
Vaccine update Autumn 2024
From October 3rd 2024 we are offering flu vaccine to eligible adults. Pregnant women can have vaccine earlier if they wish. We have vaccine in stock. Flu vaccination is recommended for those who are most at risk of serious complications if they get flu. For adults this includes everyone aged 65 years and over, pregnant … Read More
by Rachel Bower
We are veteran-friendly
Have you served in the armed forces? If so, it is important you get the right medical care. Please do ask us. There is more info here Here are some tips on getting relevant help if needed.
by Rachel Bower
Improving William Place
William Place, immediately outside the practice, is soon to be improved. Your previous feedback commented on obstacles, problems with disabled access, uneven paving, parked vehicles. If sufficient funds can be raised, seating and planters can be provided. Disabled parking is available ; other parking restrictions will be enforced. Some trees are now planted and … Read More
by Rachel Bower
Online Record Access for patients
We have for some years offered online access to records via the NHS App / NHS login. We hope that this enhances your care. From June 1st 2024 more will be visible to you on your NHS App, if you have already activated this. We have made exceptions to this roll-out where there might be … Read More
by Rachel Bower
Change to pharmacy requests
For many years, pharmacies have been able to request prescriptions from practices. We want to improve safety and reduce wastage in this process. Local practices in Bow (Bow Health Network) and local pharmacies have agreed a new standard approach What can my pharmacy request for me? What can’t my pharmacy request for me? The following … Read More
by Rachel Bower
Get your prescription medication easily
The quickest and easiest way to get your repeat prescription is through the NHS app. If you go to the medication icon, at bottom of screen, it will show your items on repeat prescription. Your request then goes straight to the GP’s inbox. This is more direct than doing an online consultation to request. If … Read More
by Romany Kebar