Greengate Medical Centre - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

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Prescriptions

As of 31st March 2020, almost all prescriptions will be signed and sent electronically. We recommend that patients nominate a local pharmacy in order for us to do this. This will lead to a more efficient, faster and secure service.

Changes to repeat prescription ordering

From the 30th June 2019, West Leicestershire residents (which includes all patients registered at Greengate Medical Centre), will have to order their repeat prescriptions directly through their GP Practice and not a high street/internet pharmacy or appliance contractor. We have leaflets and posters available within the surgery for your information which should help to understand the changes, as well as provide details of what you need to do.

If you feel that you or your family member should be exempt from this, please ask at Reception for an 'Exemption Form' and the usual GP will make a decision as to whether a patient meets the criteria to have this be upheld.

Extended Access appointments

We are increasing the number of appointments available for you to see a GP in the evenings or at weekends.

Depending on your individual circumstances and symptoms, we may offer you an ‘extended access’ appointment. Please note however, that these appointments will not be in your usual GP practice and may not be with one of your usual GPs or nurses.

Depending on the reason for your appointment, and if you are in agreement, it may be suitable for you to see an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, instead of a GP.

The clinician you see will be able to access relevant sections of your medical notes and will communicate what has happened during your appointment back to your usual GP practice.

If you would like to know more please speak to a member of practice staff.

Becoming a Training Practice

We are pleased to announce that as of 2020, Greengate Medical Centre will become a ‘Training Practice’. This essentially means that we will be training an already qualified Doctor on site to become a General Practitioner. In doing so, the trainee GP will also be offering some of our patients appointments.

Online Services

We are encouraging patients to sign up to online services if they are able to. The link is available via this page on the right hand side. Having online services will allow you to get an appointment without having to call the surgery as well as giving you several other time-saving advantages. If you would like any help signing up, please contact the surgery and we will be happy to assist.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

The latest information on symptoms of Coronavirus infection and areas where recent travel may have resulted in high risk of exposure can be found on nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Clinics & Services

Flu Vaccinations

Please call us now to arrange your free flu vaccination if you are eligible. Should you wish to book, call 0116 2677901.

Please note, in 2020/2021 free flu vaccinations are given to all those aged over 50 years, carers (who have completed the relevant form at the surgery) and those suffering with a chronic health condition such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, etc. If you are unsure if you are eligible, just ask a member of staff.

Well Person Check

If you are aged between 16 & 75 and haven’t been seen for 3 years or are over 75 and haven’t been seen for 12 months please feel free to make an appointment for a well person check.

Hearing Aid Batteries

These are available free of charge from reception.

Practice Therapist

Your GP may refer you to one of our Practice Therapists. Therapists are qualified mental health professionals who work in GP surgeries. They provide treatments for people who may be suffering from emotional or psychological difficulties. This may be especially helpful when your problems are of a sensitive nature or are painful. The GP will advise you how to make an appointment if he/she thinks it is appropriate.

Insurance/Medicals/Examinations

Insurance, HGV, Driving and other medicals are generally performed in the afternoons only. Private work is usually chargeable. Please ask Reception for a copy of the below if required.

Private work fee examples Checklist for patients when requesting private work

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE CHANGED OUR GUIDELINES TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO TRAVEL FOR BRINGING IN FORMS.

Travel Vaccinations

Please note that not all vaccinations are available free of charge through the NHS - ask the receptionist to confirm the charges for the vaccination you require, if any.

Please complete the below form, print it off and bring it in or post to the surgery. The Practice Nurse will then give her recommendation as to which, if any, vaccinations you may need. You will need to call the surgery to check when this has been completed.
Travel Vaccination Form

You can also request the above form at Reception. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

Information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the link below:

For information on all destinations - Click here

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Carribean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make the initial appointment as early as possible - at least 8 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT THE SURGERY AT LEAST 8 WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO FIND OUT WHAT HOLIDAY VACCINATIONS YOU REQUIRE AND TO SEE IF WE HAVE THE VACCINES AVAILABLE TO YOU.

IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING IN LESS THAN 8 WEEKS, YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT A PRIVATE CLINIC FOR YOUR VACCINES.

Please complete the form fully to notify us of your forthcoming overseas travels.

Please note that certain Travel Vaccination incurs a charge ask for further details.

Please return to the surgery when completed.

The nurse will review the information you have provided and make the appropriate recommendations for travel vaccinations and/or medications.

PLEASE CAN YOU CONTACT THE SURGERY 2 WEEKS AFTER SUBMITTING THIS FORM TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT IF NEEDED

Below is a list of useful websites that you would benefit from looking at:

www.travelhealthpro.org www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk www.fco.gov.uk/travel

THERE IS A CHARGE FOR SOME TRAVEL VACCINATIONS!

NHS Health Checks

The Department of Health is encouraging patients between the ages of 40 and 74 to attend the surgery for a free NHS Health check. You are entitled to a free check once every 5 years, however the following categories of patients are excluded from this check (becasue they will be routinely monitored by their GP):

Patients diagnosed with: Diabetes, Chronic Heart disease, Hypertension (diagnosed after 1.4.2009), Ischaemic Heart disease, Peripheral Vascular disease, or Stroke/TIA,will be excluded from the health check scheme.

If you would like to book your free health check or if you require further information about this, please contact the surgery.