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Know your words, know your actions The NHS is working hard to give people the care and treatment that they need. We know it isfrustrating when people are worried for their health and they want help now. However, staff insettings throughout the NHS say they are facing a wave of anger and abuse when they […]

Measles is circulating in the UK. Measles is extremely infectious. It can cause serious illness and be fatal. Symptoms of measles Measles symptoms include: Protecting yourself from measles To protect yourself and those around you from measles: If you think you have measles If you have symptoms of measles stay at home and phone your […]

How to stay safe in the sun Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and rates continue to rise. At least 100,000 new cases are now diagnosed each year, and the disease kills over 2,500 people each year in the UK – that’s seven people every day.  Ultraviolet (UV) radiation […]

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place from Monday 23rd May to Sunday 29th May this year. There are 13.6 million people in the UK at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But for many people there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. That’s why we are raising awareness of the risk […]

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Whether you are directly affected by bowel cancer, or you just want to find out more, we have information that can help. General awareness (Age 40+): Detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to be successfully treated. Get in touch with […]

We are closed on the following dates: Monday 1st May – May Day Monday 8th May – King Charles III Coronation Monday 29th May – Spring Bank Holiday If you require medical assistance on these days, please visit NHS 111, call NHS 111, or in the event of an emergency, dial 999.

You can order repeat medications through a number of different apps and online services. The NHS App is a single place where you can: find pharmacy bank holiday opening times using the ‘Find services near you’ feature change your nominated pharmacy to a location convenient to you request your repeat prescriptions There is online help and […]

We are closed on the following dates for the Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays: Good Friday – 7th April – CLOSED Easter Monday – 10th APRIL – CLOSED If you require medical assistance on these days, please visit NHS 111, call NHS 111, or in the event of an emergency, dial 999.

From 1st April 2023, patients that require urgent repeat medication, for example as a result of them running out of a repeat medication, or because they have damaged their medication, or because they have left home without it, will be able to obtain an urgent supply via pharmacies commissioned under the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service […]

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in Stafford Health and Wellbeing in the last financial year was £44,178 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 1 full time and […]

There are currently high rates of Group A strep and scarlet fever in the UK. Scarlet fever, which is caused by the bacteria Group A streptococcus, is usually a mild illness but it is highly infectious. Scarlet fever is much more common in children than in adults and it is important that children with scarlet fever are […]

Fibricheck is the world’s first medically certified app (CE Class IIA, FDA approved) that prevents strokes through the remote detection and monitoring of heart rhythm disorders, specifically atrial fibrillation. Fibricheck – NHS Innovation Accelerator (nhsaccelerator.com)

When do I need a fit note? – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

If you are feeling socially isolated or think you would benefit from a greater exposure to ‘community spirit’ there is a pilot scheme starting in May. A social café will be held at Chebsey Parish Hall, School Lane, Chebsey, Nr Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6JU. The service is entirely free and transport can be provided to […]

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earning (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in Stafford Health & Wellbeing in the last financial year was £64,610 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 2 full time and […]

If you’re overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating and drinking can really help you lose the pounds. Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and start losing weight. The plan is broken […]

COVID-19 cases are quicly rising with the Omicron variant. As we adapt to this unknown virus, and the new variant, we must ask everyone to do their bit and get their booster vaccine. The science is clear – two doses is not enough and only a third dose will offer protection for you, your family […]

Mental Health Practitioners are experienced mental health staff with expertise in the assessment and management of mental health conditions. The role of the Mental Health Practitioners is to assess people’s needs, provide advice and guidance and support access to appropriate services if required. They can see patients aged 18 years and over who are not already […]

The current NHS Digital (NHSD) extract of GP data for Research purposes (known as the GPDPR) has been delayed due to NHSD wishing to review the way in which this data will be collected, to conduct more public involvement and information about the plans and change the way in which patients can opt out of […]

The government has updated the advice for everyone to help reduce the risk of catching Covid-19 and passing it on to others. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-stop-the-spread-of-coronavirus-covid-19

The Government has announced that from the 17th May 2021, people will be able to demonstrate their Covid-19 vaccine status for traveling purposes, by accessing the NHS app, or by calling 119. Do not contact your GP surgery about your Covid-19 vaccine status. GP’s cannot provide letters showing your Covid-19 vaccination status.

Replacement prescriptions The Practice will not re-issue prescriptions for any medication which: has been lost or stolen has been taken at a dose greater than prescribed causing the prescription to last less than intended. This applies regardless of the circumstances and situation. Diversion The Practice does not permit medication to be taken by anyone other […]

New guidance has been issued for the use of the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. This follows further reviews by the independent regulator, the MHRA, and the Commission for Human Medicines, of a very small number of people in the UK who have developed a rare blood-clotting condition since having the Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. The […]

Staffordshire Together for Carers Service is delivered by n-compassin partnership with a range of organisations committed to supportingCarers.

Please note that as from the 31st March 2021, Dr David Palmer will be leaving the Practice after 26 years of caring for patients at Browning Street Surgery and more recently at Stafford Health and Wellbeing.  We wish him the very best in his new career.

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice.The average pay for GPs working in Stafford Health and Wellbeing in the last financial year was £66,501 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 2 full time and 5 […]

Blood clots can occur naturally and are not uncommon. More than 11 million doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca have now been administered across the UK, and the number of blood clots reported after having the vaccine is not greater than the number that would have occurred naturally in the vaccinated population. We are working […]

Invitations are being issued, screening appointments are going ahead and all NHS services have put in extra safety measures.

Important information to keep you safe while isolating at home.

Information for eligible adults on COVID-19 vaccination. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-guide-for-older-adults

https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ACT-Early-Social-Media-video-subtitled.mp4 If you’re worried that someone you know is being radicalised, visit actearly.uk

We are displaying a QR Code in the reception at the surgery so every patient/visitor can register their presence on site. All patients/visitors should scan the code with their mobile phone. You will then be taken to a secure website where you can enter your contact details. https://staffsstokecovid.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Introducing-the-NHS-COVID-19-app-Explainer-Pack-.pdf

Bernardo is offering support nationwide to children who are nervous about going back to school because of recent event – COVID. https://www.barnardos.org.uk/coronavirus-advice-hub https://www.barnardos.org.uk/coronavirus-advice-young-people https://www.barnardos.org.uk/see-hear-respond

If you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical […]

We are upgrading to the next phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) which will mean that almost all our prescriptions will be processed electronically from 7th September 2020. Electronic prescriptions help save the NHS money. You will receive your prescriptions in the same way as you do now. Read more about EPS on the […]

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If you have had a recent bereavement through the Covid-19 virus you probably have a bewildering range of thoughts and feelings that you are dealing with. You will not have not had much time to prepare for or think about what was happening and the government restrictions on movement may have prevented you from responding […]

Access to NHS Dentistry is currently limited during the pandemic as all dentists have been asked to stop all routine “face-to-face” dental care. However, if you need urgent dental care, help is at hand: CALL your dental practice: They will give you advice over the telephone and make arrangements for you if you need to […]

Please click the following link to view the NHS data policy. Click here

We close on the first Thursday of the month at 1pm. For training. The protected learning time dates are: Thursday 6.6.19 Thursday 4.7.19 Thursday 1.8.19 Thursday 5.9.19 Thursday 3.10.19 Thursday 7.11.19 Thursday 5.12.19

Please note that as from the 31st October 2018, Dr Peter Glennon retired from the Practice after 32 years of caring for patients at Browning Street Surgery and more recently at Stafford Health and Wellbeing.  We wish him a long and healthy retirement. We welcomed Dr Rebecca Daniel as a Partner of the Practice in […]

Please see the below documents for more details on the practices GDPR information. Please see our updated GDPR Privacy Notice here. Please see our Privacy Notice for Patients here. Please see How Personal Information is used for Health Research here. Please see our Privacy Notice Statement here.

Please click here to view a poster for the Pharmacy First Scheme. Please click here to view a list of the pharmacies involved.  

http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/scr You can contact the surgery for a form if you wish to opt out of this.

If you are interested in Organ Donation please visit the website below: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/  

A new way to get your medicines and appliances The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is an NHS service. It gives you the chance to change how your GP sends your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from. What does this mean for you? If you collect your repeat prescriptions […]

You can view allergies and medications online by clicking the following link: Patient Access