PRESCRIPTIONS

It is important to bring in your repeat slip when ordering your prescriptions; this is the safest way to ensure that you get the correct drugs.
If you are prescribed medication elsewhere (i.e. from a Consultant) and require another prescription, please bring the box in otherwise the Doctor may be unable to prescribe the medication.

STAFF NEWS

Dr Millson is no longer a Partner at the Practice, although he will continue to work for us part time for the next six months.
Dr Sylvia Richards will continue to provide six sessions a week as a salaried GP until August 2007.
Our new part time GP Registrar is Dr Jane Ferguson.
Our new part time receptionist is Jane Bristow.

CAR PARK TOKENS

If you have any car park tokens we would be grateful if you could return them to the Practice, either post into the red Prescriptions box or hand them in at Reception.

OVER-THE-COUNTER TREATMENT

Hay fever medication and treatment for conjunctivitis are available over-the-counter at most chemists.

TRAVEL VACCINATION INFORMATION

If you require travel vaccination information please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse at least 6 weeks before you travel.

TREATMENT OF DIARRHOEA AND VOMITING

These symptoms, which can occur together or separately, are often caused by a viral infection, and will usually get better on their own within 24-36 hours. The most important and effective treatment is adequate replacement of the fluid that is being lost and resting the digestive system by having no solids at all for the first 24 hours. Small amounts of drinks should be taken frequently - any clear fluids, even plain water will do (avoid milk and fizzy drinks). Sachets of special powders which can be made up into a drink are available at the chemist (e.g. Dioralyte, Electrolade and Rehidrat). During the second 24 hours, the same clear fluids should be taken and if the symptoms are settling, toast or dry biscuits can be gradually started. After this stage (day three onwards), normal food and drink can be resumed. If the diarrhoea contains blood or there are severe abdominal cramps or very high temperature, this should be discussed with your doctor. Diarrhoea and vomiting in small babies and very young children (especially under six months old) needs more careful attention, because dehydration (dry mouth, not passing urine, or sunken eyes) can develop, so if the symptoms are not settling, or the child seems weak or generally poorly then contact the doctor.

COUGHS, COLDS AND SORE THROATS

These minor illnesses are usually caused by the ubiquitous 'virus' and therefore antibiotics are not of any help in their treatment. Home treatment should consist of rest, plenty of drinks and recommended doses of paracetamol (Calpol or Disprol for children), until the body's immune system clears the infection naturally. If a cough is accompanied by coloured or bloodstained sputum (phlegm), pains in the chest, or any difficulty in breathing, then your doctor should be consulted.

X-RAY RESULTS

Please be aware that x-ray results can take up to 4 weeks to be returned to us. Urgent results will be faxed through more quickly for the doctor's attention.

APPOINTMENTS

If you have two appointments booked on the same day at similar times (i.e. an appointment with the Doctor and the Nurse), please inform the receptionist when booking in.

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