Practice News
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A Change in Doctors
We said farewell to Dr Kassam our Foundation Doctor on the 1st of April and wish him well with his future career in medicine. Dr Salih will be with us until August 2008.
A Thank you to parents from the Health Visiting Team!
The Health Visiting team would like to send their thanks and appreciation to Parents in Ackworth for their continued support in relation to well baby clinic changes.
From 4th of July 2007 well baby clinic was altered from a drop in session to an appointment system.
Well baby clinic continues to run on Wednesday afternoons between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm but appointment are now required prior to attending. Appointments can be made by contacting the Health Visiting team on 01977 615375.
The GP drop in session between 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm remains unchanged.
Appointments for immunisations are given out directly to parents and immunisation clinic continues to run along side baby clinic.
With Kind regards,
The Health Visiting Team
Smoking
FROM THE 1ST OCTOBER 2007 IT WILL BE ILLEGAL FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO BUY CIGARETTES. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND WOULD LIKE HELP IN STOPPING SMOKING PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING ONE OF OUR STOP SMOKING GROUPS.
Smoking Cessation Group
We hold a Smoking Cessation Group at College Lane Surgery, you can self refer please print and complete this form and drop it into Reception.
Public Meeting 21st April 2006 Held at College Lane Surgery
Doctors Hanney and Moulton Partners of the practice and Claire Broome Practice Manager presented an update to patients on the changes planned for both local and national services in primary care which may affect this practice. Over 100 patients attended the evening and more that 25 signed up to take part in Patient Forums and Groups to assist the practice in future plans and developments. You can view a copy of the presentation.
If you are interested in helping in this way please contact the practice.
Pneumonia Campaign
The department of health have recommended that all patients aged 65 and over are offered a free Pneumonia vaccination. It is also offered to patients who have a chronic disease, e.g. Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Immuno-suppression. Renal Failure. You only need the vaccine once, so if you are in this group and want a vaccine please book an appointment with our nurse book at reception.