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
Protect yourself from Measles and Flu
You will be aware of a rise in measles cases in recent weeks/ months, including in London and Birmingham. Hospitals are seeing more admissions. Measles can be a serious illness. We have vaccine in stock, and can check your records to see if you are up to date. Normally the MMR is given at age … Read More
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. Fundraising has been enabled by “we … 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
Consultations update
Please let us know the nature of your problem, whether new or ongoing, and your expectations/ concerns. This helps us to prioritise and get you the right help. Not everything needs a doctor’s appointment or call. BMA recommends 25 patient contacts per day for safe practice; currently 60-90 is not unusual. For clinical safety, and … Read More
by Romany Kebar
Christmas bank holiday dates
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Making online consultation easier. 23rd July 2022
Though many have been satisfied with “econsultation”, we have had feedback from some that the number of questions is laborious. We have changed to a new service, accurx. Although there are fewer questions, please do give us as much information as possible so we can prioritise and direct to the right person to help. Not … Read More
by Rachel Bower
