General practice is the cornerstone of the NHS – dealing with 90per cent of all patient contacts. Ballooning workloads, declining resorces and an overstretched workforce are placing a huge strain … [continue] Increasing demands on GP surgeries
Month: November 2014
Shingles Vaccination
We are inviting all our patients who are aged 70,71, 72, 78 & 79yr who haven’t already had their shingles vaccination. This is a National Shingles Immunisation Programme which was introduced … [continue] Shingles Vaccination
Pneumococcol Vaccination
Pneumonia vaccination protects against some of the more common types of pneumonia and is recommended to everyone over the age of 65yrs and any patients at risk under the age … [continue] Pneumococcol Vaccination
Smoking Cessation
Patients can still be referred by a doctor or nurse for specialist advice on stopping smoking. A special ‘Quit Shop’ has been opened in the town centre at 16 Bridgegate, Rotherham, S60 … [continue] Smoking Cessation
Non Attenders
When patients do not attend for their appointments, this has an adverse effect on our waiting times, as patients have to wait longer for routine appointments. Last year, 382 doctors’, and … [continue] Non Attenders