- Hostility and abuse towards NHS StaffKnow 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 […]
- Practice Privacy Notice
- How to stay safe during a measles outbreakMeasles 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 […]
- đSTAY SAFE IN THE SUNđHow 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 […]
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- Breast Screening
- Diabetes Type 2 Prevention WeekType 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. Thatâs why we are raising awareness of the risk […]
- AAA Screening
- Covid 19 Spring Booster
- Help to Claim Service – Universal credit
- Bowel Cancer Awareness MonthApril 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 […]
- NHS Bank Holiday ClosuresWe 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.
- Manage your repeat prescriptions before Easter Holiday weekendYou 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 âFind services near youâ feature change your nominated pharmacy to a location convenient to you request your repeat prescriptions There is online help and […]
- Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank HolidaysWe are closed on the following dates for the Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays: Good Friday â 7th April â CLOSED Easter Monday â 10th APRIL â 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.
- Community Pharmacist Consultation Service
- Shropshire & Staffordshire Emergency Supply of Medicines ServiceFrom 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 […]
- Publication of Earnings 2021-2022All 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 ÂŁ44,178 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 1 full time and […]
- Safe Surgeries
- SPLaT-19
- WARM spaces STAFFORD
- Strep A and scarlet feverThere 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 […]
- Carers In Touch
- FibriCheck AppFibricheck is the worldâs 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?When do I need a fit note? – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Covid-19 Privacy Notice
- Living with Covid-19
- Introducing the NHS App
- Staying Well Service
- SOLVE (Stafford Organisation of Local Volunteer Events): Social CafĂ©If you are feeling socially isolated or think you would benefit from a greater exposure to âcommunity spiritâ there is a pilot scheme starting in May. A social cafĂ© 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 […]
- How the NHS Works: Ukrainian Refugees
- Publication of Earnings 2020/2021All 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 ÂŁ64,610 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 2 full time and […]
- Download the free NHS Weight Loss PlanIf 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 […]
- HPV Vaccine
- Face masks in healthcare settings
- Screening Saves Lives
- #ChooseSelfCare
- Act now to support you, your family and your community against Omicron.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 […]
- Flu jab for Carers
- Booking appointments with the Mental Health PractitionerMental 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 […]
- October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Substance misuse – Service user engagement sessions
- Staffordshire Together for Carers Newsletter
- First Contact Physiotherapists
- Important news about the GP Data for Planning and Research programmeThe 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 […]
- Staffordshire Together for Carers Newsletter
- Guidance on how to stop the spread of Coronavirus.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
- Do you have a Learning Disability?
- Top tips for self-care to help you feel better if you’ve had Coronavirus.
- Covid-19 Vaccine StatusThe 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.
- Childrenâs Emergency Services at County Hospital, Stafford
- Reception Vacancy
- Covid-19 Vaccine and ethnic minorities
- Practice Policy ReminderReplacement 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 […]
- Managing hearing loss and tinnitus during COVID-19
- New Guidance: Oxford AstraZeneca Covid-19 VaccineNew 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 ServiceStaffordshire Together for Carers Service is delivered by n-compassin partnership with a range of organisations committed to supportingCarers.
- Sexual Health Services
- Dr Palmer Leaving the PracticePlease 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.
- How to access your GP Practice
- Publication of Earnings 2019/2020All 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 ÂŁ66,501 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 2 full time and 5 […]
- Covid-19 Updated Privacy Notice
- Covid vaccine – AstraZeneca Vaccine refusalBlood 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 […]
- Donate Plasma
- Cervical ScreeningInvitations are being issued, screening appointments are going ahead and all NHS services have put in extra safety measures.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
- COVID-19: SMS / Text message SCAMS
- Suspected coronavirus (COVID-19):Important information to keep you safe while isolating at home.
- COVID VACCINE: Guide for older adultsInformation for eligible adults on COVID-19 vaccination. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-vaccination-guide-for-older-adults
- Open Clinic NHS
- ACT EARLYhttps://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ACT-Early-Social-Media-video-subtitled.mp4 If youâre worried that someone you know is being radicalised, visit actearly.uk
- Test and TraceWe 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
- Advice for parents sending children to school during the Covid-19 CrisisBernardo 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
- Update on current access to dental services across the Midlands region
- One Health and Care
- Try the NHS AppIf youâre 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 […]
- Privacy Notice – updated
- Electronic Prescription Service Phase 4We 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 […]
- Covid-19 Privacy Notice
- Staffordshire Connects – connecting you to help and support in the community
- Staffordshire County Council for Mental Health and Wellbeinghttps://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Advice-support-and-care-for-adults/Keeping-well-and-staying-healthy/Mental-health.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2T5YmtvZv_c95hopSJViYNJ6Y8oUaLlYiGb62DoaO0Aegc7BT6qFsUtgw#Helplinenumbersandwebsites
- Free Virtual Coffee Mornings and Training Opportunities for our Carers throughout July 2020
- Visiting your GP during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
- Primary Care Extended Access
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Wellbeing Service
- Have you lost someone due to Covid 19?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 […]
- Staffordshire Cancer Support Programme
- Access to NHS DentistryAccess 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 […]
- NHS Data PolicyPlease click the following link to view the NHS data policy. Click here
- Protected Learning TimeWe 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
- Dr Peter Glennon RetirementPlease 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 […]
- GDPR Privacy Notice June 2019Please 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.
- New GP Extended Opening Hours
- Patient Referral
- 5 Reasons to vaccinate your child against flu
- Patient Experience Survey Results
- Pharmacy First SchemePlease click here to view a poster for the Pharmacy First Scheme. Please click here to view a list of the pharmacies involved.
- New Summary Care Recordhttp://systems.hscic.gov.uk/scr You can contact the surgery for a form if you wish to opt out of this.
- Organ DonationIf you are interested in Organ Donation please visit the website below: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/
- Electronic Prescriptions ServiceA 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 […]
- Viewing allergies and medications online through Patient AccessYou can view allergies and medications online by clicking the following link: Patient AccessÂ