Thank you to everyone for continually supporting the book swap service in the practice. The Patient Participation Group have successfully raised over £100 so far, the money raised will go … [continue] Book swap success!
News
POD (Prescription Ordering Service) are introducing a call back service
The POD have created a new service available for practices in Warwickshire North. This is an online call back request service and is simple to use. Patient’s can do this … [continue] POD (Prescription Ordering Service) are introducing a call back service
Teddy Bear Raffle
A huge thank you to our PPG members for organising the “Teddy Bear Raffle”.
Information and signposting navigator
Emily is our trained signpost navigator in the Practice. She is responsible for signposting people to local community resources, empowering them to manage their personal needs and reducing their reliance on GPs. … [continue] Information and signposting navigator
Movements matter – raising awareness of fetal movements
#movementsmatter campaign, launched on 24 October, challenges dangerous myths about baby movement during pregnancy, and urges mums-to-be to follow current recommendations about what to do when they experience a change … [continue] Movements matter – raising awareness of fetal movements
Protected Learning Time
The surgery will be closed 12.30 – 6.30pm on the following dates in 2019 for GP and Staff protected learning time:- Wednesday 26th June, 24th July, 25th September, 23rd October, 27th … [continue] Protected Learning Time
Domestic Violence
Are you a victim of Domestic violence? Please go over to our link below to get more information: https://www.talk2someone.org.uk/IRIS
Measles is circulating
We’re seeing measles in Birmingham. Measles is extremely infectious and can be serious.
ConnectWELL Meeting
Old Mill Surgery are offering an exciting new service to our patients to give them the opportunity to improve their general health and wellbeing.
Let’s all wear it pink!! A Big thank you!!!
The Practice held a Charity Tea & Cake sale in the waiting room to help support and raise money for Breast Cancer on Thursday 19th October and Friday 20th October 2017.
Flu Clinics
Flu Clinics are being held on Saturday 7th October and Saturday 21st October 9-12am 2-4pm. These are walk-in sessions, feel free to attend at any time throughout the day, please note that … [continue] Flu Clinics
Connectwell Support Service
The Practice will be holding a Connectwell support service on a monthly basis at the practice. The service is to support patients, family members and carers and introduce them to … [continue] Connectwell Support Service
Dr B Garala Retirement
Dr Garala has decided to take her retirement and will be leaving the Practice on 31st December 2017. The staff and Partners would like to wish her a very happy … [continue] Dr B Garala Retirement
FREE NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening for men aged 65+
In April 2012 a new NHS AAA Screening and Surveillance Service for gentlemen aged 65 and over was launched in Coventry and Warwickshire. Should you wish to read more about … [continue] FREE NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening for men aged 65+
YOUNG PEOPLE PLANNING TO ATTEND FESTIVALS
Young people planning to attend festivals over the summer should ensure they are vaccinated against measles and stay at home if symptoms occur. Find out more by clicking this MMR leaflet … [continue] YOUNG PEOPLE PLANNING TO ATTEND FESTIVALS
Sick Note Data Extractions
Name of organisation: Old Mill Surgery Fit Notes are also known as a “statement of fitness for work” or a “Med3 form” and were introduced in April 2010 replacing the … [continue] Sick Note Data Extractions
CQC inspection
The practice was inspected by the CQC on Tuesday 11th August 2015. We achieved an overall rating of “GOOD” in each Domain. Thank you to all of our patients who attended … [continue] CQC inspection
Fit for work
Supporting and working with you to help you stay in or return to work. Staying in work if you feel unwell or returning to work after a long period of … [continue] Fit for work
SMS text messaging
Please let us have your mobile number so can send you appointment reminders via text messaging. This is an optional service so just tell us if you do not wish to have … [continue] SMS text messaging
Patient Online Access
Patient access to their GP record From 1 April 2015, it is a contractual requirement for the practice to offer online access to all detailed information, i.e. information that is … [continue] Patient Online Access
Information for Young People
We are aware that young people may prefer to make their own appointments as often these are made by family members – we now have on-line appointments and will soon have SMS messaging … [continue] Information for Young People
Dementia Support
The Practice currently offers dementia assessments and reviews patients with dementia. The Practice Nurses and the Health Care Assistant can offer support and information for patients and carers. We currently … [continue] Dementia Support
Practice statement of purpose
Our purpose is to offer a high quality of care to our patients through our Commitment to training, education and learning, developing the skills and knowledge of the Practice team … [continue] Practice statement of purpose
Choose Well
In a bid to reduce the pressure on Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, NHS Arden Commissioning Support worked with CCGs across Coventry and Warwickshire, to encourage people to choose the … [continue] Choose Well
Patient On-Line Access to Medical Records
Towards the end of March 2015 the Practice will be offering On-line access to patient records. We are due to have this service available soon, our computer supplier is required to have this … [continue] Patient On-Line Access to Medical Records
GP Registrars
Dr Rowe and Falulujo have now left the Practice. We have 2 new trainees started at the beginning of August – Dr Ahmed and Dr Khaffaf – both female Doctors and we also welcome our new Salaried GP Dr … [continue] GP Registrars
Friends and Family Results January 2015
Please find attached the first Friends and family audit results, this will be discussed with the Patient Participation Group and as a Practice to identify any trends which may require … [continue] Friends and Family Results January 2015
Training Doctors
Dr Khaffaf has now left the Practice. We will be expecting 2 new trainee GP’s at the beginning of August 2016.
Named GP for over 75 years olds
From April 2014 it became a requirement for all patients aged 75 named GP who will have overall responsibility for the care and support that our surgery provides to them. If … [continue] Named GP for over 75 years olds
Care Quality Commission
We are now registered with the Care Quality Commission, they are the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. They make sure that the standard of care we … [continue] Care Quality Commission