Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre

HPV Update from NHS Norfolk ( posted on Sep 30, 2009 )

HPV vaccination Maureen Carson, NHS Norfolk’s Director of Women and Children’s Commissioning and Chief Nurse, said: “With respect to this tragic case, as yet, we don’t know that it is in any way connected to the child receiving the HPV vaccination and we should not prejudge the investigation, which is already underway. “In more general terms, we can say that any untoward effects and deaths caused by vaccinations are extremely rare; and we must remember the hugely positive outcomes of delivering an important vaccination programme such as this.” In the UK, about 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year and about 1,000 die from the disease. Between September 2008 and July 2009 (one school year) just over 6,500 girls received the all three doses required for full immunisation in the NHS Norfolk area. NHS Norfolk commissioned delivery of the vaccines in schools from Norfolk Community Health & Care (NCH&C), with some catch-up vaccines delivered by GPs in the area. “In the meantime, NHS Norfolk will continue to deliver its HPV vaccination programme and we would like to reassure parents and young women that this programme is closely and routinely monitored, and is delivered by professional and experienced healthcare providers,” added Mrs Carson. Department of Health Statement:Public Health Minister Gillian Merron said: "Our deepest sympathies are with the family. It is important we have the results of further investigations as soon as possible to establish the cause of this sad event." DH spokesperson said: “Being able to protect young women against this disease is a tremendous development. The vaccine has been rigorously tested and a million doses have now been given in the UK with no new risks emerging. "The Cervarix vaccine has passed the rigorous safety testing needed for it to be used in the UK and other European countries. The vaccine has a strong safety record. Several million doses of the vaccine have been given around the world, and more than 1.4 million doses have now been given in the UK.” Further Information:A general information and advice line on the vaccine is available on 0845 602 3303. If parents or young people are still worried about the safety of any vaccine they should speak to their GP to discuss their concerns, or visit www.immunisation.nhs.ukwhere they can find more information about all vaccinations routinely given to children and young people.

Swine Flu Update - 24 July 2009 ( posted on Jul 27, 2009 )

If you would like information on Swine flu - tel : 0800 1513 513

If you feel like you may have swine flu you can telephone the new National Pandemic Flu service on : 0800 1513 100 or visit the website - www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu. Patients who contact this number and have swine flu symptoms will be given aunique access number and told where their nearest antiviral collection point is. They should ask a 'flu friend' who doesn't have swine flu to go to pick up the antivirals. The flu friend must show their own ID as well as that of the patient.

If you have any of the following please contact your doctor at the surgery rather than using the National Pandemic Flu Service :

you have a serious underlying illness
you are pregnant
you have a sick child under 1 year
your condition suddenly gets much worse
your condition isstill getting worse after 7 days

A swine flu question and answer document for patients is available on www.nhs.uk/conditions/pandemicflu/pages/QA.

Mrs J Edley and Mr S Rich presenting items following kind donation and fundraising ( posted on Dec 9, 2008 )

Donations ( posted on Dec 9, 2008 )

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December ( posted on Nov 28, 2008 )

Dispensary Service

The Practice would like to thank all patients who have shown support for our dispensary service in light of the Government white paper which has put all GP dispensaries under threat. We are awaiting the outcome of the governments public consultation and will keep everyone informed of further developments.

Newsletter

Our December newsletter is now available at the practice reception and via our subscription service. If you register for this service you will be sent our newsletter via email.

Ongoing Issues ( posted on Oct 31, 2008 )

Medical Students – Ladies are you able to help us?

Are you able to spare an hour on a Monday afternoon between 2-3pm?
Are you willing to discuss your medical history with a pair of 4^th year medical students?
Would you be willing to discuss with them, any of the following, your birth experiences, hormonal problems, periods, breast problems, contraception methods or sexual health with the students? (they won’t be examining you)

This is the second year Dr Singh and Dr Bindel have supervised the medical student program with the UEA medical school. Last year the patients who kindly gave up their time found it a very positive experience. The students will then meet with you in one of our consulting rooms and prompt discussion by asking you questions. Last year the feedback from the students was that meeting the patients to take their histories was the part of their time that they found most useful and enjoyable and the students and the partners were very grateful for the time that people took with them.

If you feel that you are able to help please call Annette at the surgery on 01603 777909.

Dispensary

Dispensary continues to be busy. Please allow 48 hours for your medication (or prescription, if we cannot dispense for you) to be completed before collection. The answer machine is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Alternatively repeats can be ordered via the website at www.h-wmc.co.uk and repeat slips can be placed in the box in the foyer either internally or externally if we are not open. Please do not queue up to hand the repeat slip to the dispensary staff. Please remember we can only dispense items from your repeat list, all other requests must be referred to your doctor. Delivery Service – Dispensing PatientsWe are now offering a free delivery service to patients who are unable to get to the surgery to collect their medication. At the moment deliveries are Tuesdays to Horning, Neatishead and Tunstead. Thursdays to Salhouse and Rackheath.

If you require delivery please request this at the time of ordering your repeat medication. We will also consider delivery to other patients where the need arises, please speak to our dispensary manager if you would like to be considered

Support your surgery! ( posted on Oct 24, 2008 )

Did you know there is a serious threat to general practice?

ALTHOUGH IT'S HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY TO NHS GENERAL PRACTICE

we need our patients support - for 60 years local GP surgeries have been providing the personalised care that you and your family need close to home by people who know you and your health.

But we are very worried that new Government plans to change the way in which GP services are provided will put at risk the comprehensive, high-quality patient care your local surgery provides.

Please read the link to the British Medical Association website BMA shown here, to find out the full details http://www.supportyoursurgery.org.uk/

Our New Website ( posted on Oct 22, 2008 )

Welcome to our new GP Website, we hope you find it useful.