Following feedback from our patients, we have taken the decision to invest in an entirely new telephony system with significant upgrades. We apologise for any disruptions to the service during this time, but we hope that the new system will be beneficial to all.
Use of Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice
It is widely acknowledged that General Practice is under increasing pressure from an aging population, medical developments and plans to move services from the hospital. As part of the response to this, we seek to enhance the role of pharmacists in clinical practice and are currently applying for funding to ‘pump-prime’ this. In brief, we envisage […]
‘Physio First’ starts at The Guildhall & Barrow Surgery
New In-House Specialist Physiotherapy Assessment Service We now have Specialist Practice Physiotherapists from Allied Healthcare working on Tuesdays at Guildhall Surgery and Friday mornings at Barrow Surgery offering an assessment service for soft tissue injuries, muscle and joint problems, including but not exclusively, back pain, sciatica, knee and shoulder pain, neck pain, muscle or tendon […]
Information regarding Blood Tests
The taking & analysis of blood tests are organised & provided by ‘The Pathology Partnership’ – the new arrangements are set out here.
CQC inspection results published
We are delighted to advise that following our CQC inspection 19th December 2018 we have been rated as a good practice. If you would like to review the inspection report please click on the link at the bottom of the homepage.
IT Changes – Statement of Intent
New contractual requirements came into force from 1st April 2014 requiring that GP practices should make available a statement of intent in relation to the requirements of its IT developments. Under the new NHS GMS Contract (2014/2015 requirements), all GP practices are required to offer and promote patients’ online access to services such as booking and […]