Practice Information

How To Join The Practice

Telephone or call in to see the receptionist who will ask you to complete a medical card and a health questionnaire. She will then arrange for you to see the doctor or practice nurse for a health check-up.

Medical treatment is available from the date of registration.

Computerisation

The practice is fully computerised and some of your medical records are held in our computer system; strict confidentiality is upheld.

We do not give any information we hold about you to anyone unless it is needed for treatment and care, or where you have given your written consent.

Access To Medical Records

You have a right to access your medical records subject to any limitation in the law.

However, your request must be made in writing and there may be a charge if a printed copy is needed.

Test Results

In order to maintain confidentiality, laboratory results are only given to patients or parents of a minor.

Please call at the reception or telephone the surgery.

A good time to telephone is in the mid afternoon when the lines are not so busy and the receptionists have more time to deal with your request.

What To Do When Somebody Dies

If somebody dies either at home or in hospital it is obviously a difficult and traumatic time for everyone close to them. Unfortunately at this time there are a lot of important things which need to be done.

Many people find dealing with these unfamiliar legal responsibilities at such a difficult time can be upsetting and confusing. If you need advice on what to do at this time, either the doctor or your undertaker may be able to help.

There is also a very useful booklet, produced by Social Services, available from the surgery.