Minchinhampton Surgery

We have currently suspended the removal and fitting of contraceptive coil and implants in line with national guidance.

Our clinicians are still available for telephone advice on all forms of contraception.

We will reinstate the provision of these services when the national guidance indicates that is appropriate to do so.  Please check back on our website for updates on this service.

News letter Spring 2020

Update 01/04/2020

Following the speech from the Prime Minister on March 23rd…

Everyone must stay at home to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

This includes people of all ages – even if you do not have any symptoms or other health conditions. You should only leave the house for 1 of 4 reasons: • shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible
• one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household
• any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person
• travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home These 4 reasons are exceptions – even when doing these activities, you should be minimising time spent outside of the home and ensuring you are 2 metres apart from anyone outside of your household.

There is separate advice about:
• staying at home if you’re at a higher risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus
• staying at home if you or someone you live with has symptoms of coronavirus.

To help yourself stay well while you’re at home:
• stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media
• try to keep yourself busy – you could try activities like cooking, reading, online learning and watching films
• do light exercise at home, or outside once a day If you need medical help for any reason, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

If you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature or a new, continuous cough), use the 111 coronavirus service. If you need help or advice not related to coronavirus:
• for health information and advice, use the NHS website or your GP surgery website
• for urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service – only call 111 if you’re unable to get help online
• for life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance

Read the full advice on protecting yourself if you’re at a higher risk from coronavirus on GOV.UK.

If you live with someone who has symptoms of coronavirus, you can get an isolation note, you do not need to get a note from a GP.

Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.

For further information go to nhs.uk/coronavirus or gov.uk/coronavirus.

Advice accurate as of 21:00 31/03/2020. Next review due 01/04/2020.

PPG Committee minutes Feb 2020

News letter Winter 2020

We are pleased to be able to offer in-house smoking cessation support with our trained advisor. Please contact Reception to book a consultation.

Delay to child flu