Yearly Archives: 2015
Time off from work due to illness or injury…FIT NOTES
Illness or absence less than 7 days You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven…
Read MoreWondering why you have to wait for a doctors appointment?
The NHS is crisis.There is not enough money and there are not enough Doctors and Nurses to cope with the…
Read MorePatient Safety – Update of progress
All Somerset practices were invited to sign up to the Safety Pledge this year. At East Quay, we always look…
Read MoreCollection time for Repeat Prescriptions will be three working days from 1 January
For safety reasons and to reduce the delays you may incur when you collect your repeat prescription, we are changing…
Read MoreHappy Retirement Dr Swindall
At the end of this month we say an incredibly sad farewell to Dr Swindall as she embarks on her…
Read MoreLast days for the Consultation on the Bus Route to East Quay Medical Centre being cut- act now
The council need to make cut backs and the latest service at risk is the bus route that stops at…
Read MoreNew website – Babies and mental health
There is a new website, developed by the NHS and key charities which gives advice and support to those expecting…
Read MoreCare.Data delayed
The new Care.data service was due to be launched this Autumn. However there have been delays as further checks are…
Read MoreElectronic Prescriptions (EPS) start here on Monday 12 October
Please bear with us on Monday as we go live with the Electronic Prescription Service. This is a new way…
Read MoreHappy Retirement Dr Budd
On 30 September we wish Dr Budd a happy retirement. Dr Budd has been a GP partner at the surgery…
Read MoreFlu vaccination appointments filling fast
We have had an amazing response to our flu camapign this year and the first clinics are all booked up….
Read MorePersonal GP – you all have one!`
At East Quay Medical Centre we have always had a personal list system. This means that you have a named…
Read MoreAccess parts of your medical record online
Before 31 March 2016 we will be able to set you up to see coded data in your medical record….
Read MoreFlu vaccine appointments available now!
Eligible patients are invited to call to book an appointment in the flu clinics now. Clinics start on 1 October…
Read MoreWelcome Dr Wood and Dr Powell
Today we welcome Dr Sophie Wood who joins as as GP partner. Dr Wood has worked with us for some…
Read MoreWishing Dr Goldie a long and happy retirement
Dr Goldie retired today after almost thirty years of being a GP partner at East Quay Medical Centre. Dr Goldie…
Read More7 hours of wasted GP appointments last week!
We have noticed a big rise in the number of patients who book and then fail to attend their appointment….
Read MoreCare.Data – Coming to Somerset from September
The Care.Data service will be coming to Somerset from September. This is a new database that brings (anonymised) GP records…
Read MoreMake sure we have your right address before September
In August/September you will be getting an important letter about your medical records. You must make sure that the address…
Read MoreNominate your pharmacy before 12 October
East Quay Medical Centre goes live with the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) on 12 October. If you have signed up,…
Read MoreNew free government service for those out of work
The Government has set up a new service for those people who are (or are at risk of being) out…
Read MoreNew Website for local events, services and support in Somerset
www.somersetchoices.org.uk Somerset Choices will provide easy access to information and a directory of local services, products, groups and events in…
Read MorePain management website for patients
If you suffer from persistent pain, please take a look at this website – many patients have found it very…
Read MoreBe aware of cold calls that say they are from us
In Somerset a number of patients have reported that they have had cold calls from what appear to be a…
Read MoreOver 75s – health checks
If you are aged 75 or over and have not seen your GP for some time, you are welcome to…
Read MoreNew GP Partner – 1 June 2015
Dr Alexandra Murray joined East Quay Medical Centre as a partner on 1 June 2015. Welcome Dr Murray
Read MoreFree Self-Help for Depression, Anxiety and other mental health conditions
Talking Therapies, the local service for counselling has a range of self-help guides on their website. Click here to have…
Read MoreFree NHS Health Check
NHS Health Checks are now provided by ToHealth Limited in Somerset. For more information or to book go to: somersethealthchecks.co.uk…
Read MoreNew free service to help you quit smoking
Patients can seek help to quit smoking on the NHS without needing a referral from the surgery, Visit: https://www.smokefreelifesomerset.co.uk/
Read MorePatient Group publish their report on their work this year.
In 2014/2015 the group focussed on three priority areas as part of this project. These were: car parking, call answering…
Read MoreFriends and Family Test Results!
Thank you to those of you who have completed feedback using the Friends and Family sheets. Results for January are:…
Read MoreDoctors have ten minutes for each appointment
Please remember that the Doctors’ appointments are only ten minutes.Whilst we would like to give longer, we also need to…
Read MoreGet the best from your Doctor
Before your consultation it is often helpful to think about what you want to tell the Doctor or Nurse. This…
Read MoreWe need your help with NHS resources
The doctors’ surgeries in Bridgwater and the surrounding area are working with the NHS to try to reduce the waste…
Read MoreWelcome to our new website.
Welcome to our new website. Thanks to Media Orb for designing and building such a fresh new site.
Read More