Welcome to Burnley Wood Medical Centre
NEWS: Has reported on the news you will all be aware of the Novel Coronavirus that is prevalent in china and a FEW cases around the world other then in China there is no need to panic even if you have been to China in the last 14 days, just follow the advise given from the Dept of Public Health:
1. All travellers who develop relevant symptoms (fever or cough or shortness of breath), however mild, within 14 days of returning from mainland China, should self-isolate at home immediately and call NHS 111.
2. All travellers from Wuhan and Hubei Province should self-isolate for 14 days, even if they do not have symptoms, due to the increased risk from that area
Advice PHE Poster below
Poster PHE Coronavirus
Gov-Friends & Family Survey
Please take the time to complete this survey (only 2 Questions) link on the right.Thank you
IMPORTANT PATIENT INFORMATION
FLU - Please contact the surgery to book your flu jab. (If you normally have one)
Medications: Please use the link below to help you find the cheapest places to buy Over the Counter Medications:
RECENT INFORMATION ON THE GROWING PRESSURES FACED BY GP PRACTICES
https://www.bma.org.uk/collective-voice/influence/key-negotiations/nhs-pressures/pressures-in-general-practice
Brexit Gov.uk Message: Medications
Getting Medication
USE OF ELECTRONIC REPEAT DISPENSING - The practice is collaborating with NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) which is providing NHS numbers for those patients that may be suitable for electronic repeat dispensing prescriptions. The information is obtained from NHS prescriptions submitted to the NHSBSA.
EXTENDED GP/ NURSE APPOINTMENTS-
To book an appointment, call the practice or speak to reception. These Appointments are in different locations nearest for our patients are St Peters Centre and Yarn Spinners Nelson (Next to Morrison's).
Monday to Friday - 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Saturday – 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday – 10 am to 4 pm
Extended GP Access More Information
GDPR-Patient Leaflet
Patient Handout Your Data Matters
Patient Leaflet-National Data Opt-Out
New Pendleside Hospice Info - see further Information
New Self Check in Screen
Patients can now self Check in on arrive for appointments.
ONLINE SERVICES/ BOOKINGS
How information about you helps us to provide better care
To book an appointment online and order your repeat prescriptions you need to register for access by clicking on the link below "Request to Register for Online Services" , once the practice receives this we can send your online activation instructions (if you recently moved please ensure we have your new address).
Patients wishing to have access to their medical record electronically can request a form from Reception, please be aware you will be requested to provide a copy of Identification(this is to protect your information).
REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS: You should allow 48hrs for your repeat prescription to be processed as stated on the practice website and practice leaflet, unless informed otherwise.
The ordering of repeat prescriptions via the website is now available however you need to register for access to do this click the link below "Request to Register for Online Services".
DOWNLOADS
Online-protecting-your-gp-records
How information about you helps us to provide better care - Care Data Information
(Site updated 06/02/2020)