WEEDON SURGERY NEWSLETTER
Winter 2009

PRACTICE COMPUTER SYSTEM

We are currently in the process of updating our Clinical Computer System. Although we will en- deavour to keep any disruption to patients to an absolute minimum, there will be a period of time during November when our access to patient computer records will be restricted.

It would help enormously if you could avoid making routine appointments and ordering medica- tion until December.

This is a period of major upheaval for all the staff here and we are grateful for your patience and understanding during this time.

out-of-hours ARRANGEMENTS

03336 664664

You should ring this number if you require a doctor between the hours of 6:30pm and 8:00am Monday to Friday, and at weekends.

NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASED

We are very grateful to The Friends of Weedon Surgery who are purchasing a hoist to be used in the consulting rooms to help patients who are unable to transfer to the examination couch unaided. This will be of great benefit.

STAFF NEWS

Unfortunately Nurse Kerri Newstead has had to leave us due to family commitments. Her place has been filled by Jenny Hall who has joined us from a local surgery with many years of experi- ence. Congratulations to Nurse Alison Leatherland who has successfully completed her Asthma train- ing module.

 

Produced in conjunction with the Patient Participation Group:

John Ford, Barry Fuller, Dr Katy Hill, Paul Holdsworth, Devina Moore, Eileen Perry,
Amy Petford, John Ford and Diana Wright

Friends of Weedon Surgery
Contact: Eileen Perry 38 West Street, Weedon NN7 4QU Telephone 01327 340271

 

FOCUS ON HEALTH

SWINE FLU VACCINATION PROGRAMME

Swine flu vaccination has started, with the first doses being offered to people with the greatest risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus. The surgery have identi- fied these people and are contacting them.

Good hygiene

Preventing the spread of germs is the single most effective way to slow the spread of diseases such as swine flu. You should always:

• Ensure everyone washes their hands regularly with soap and water
• Clean surfaces regularly to get rid of germs
• Use tissues to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
• Place used tissues in a bin as soon as possible

Swine flu symptoms:

If you or a member of your family gets a fever or high temperature (over 38° C/100.4°F) and two or more of the following symptoms, you may have swine flu:

• unusual tiredness
• shortness of breath or cough
• headache
• loss of appetite
• sore throat, runny nose
• diarrhoea or vomiting aching muscles

Stay at home and check your condition with the National Pandemic Flu Service*

You should call your GP directly if:

- you have a serious underlying illness
- you are pregnant
- you have a sick child under one year old
- your condition suddenly gets much worse
- your condition is still getting worse after seven days (or five days for a child)

*Note: The National Pandemic Flu Service is a self-care service that will asses your symp- toms and, if required, provide an authorisation number which can be used to collect antivi- ral medication from a local collection point. The service can be accessed by:

• Internet: https://www.pandemicflu.direct.gov.uk
• Telephone: 0800 1 513 100
• Minicom: 0800 1 513 200