Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges). It can affect anyone, but is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly. It can cause life-threatening sepsis and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves. A number of […]
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NEW PATCHS Telephone Assistant
Moorcroft Medical Centre is pleased to offer a new automated service for our patients – we have listened to patients concerns about long phone queues and waiting times – this new option means that in 4-5 mins you can complete a request and leave the rest to us. Patchs telephone assistant will be available Monday […]
Weight Management Services Update – Mounjaro
We are receiving a significant number of enquiries about the availability of the Mounjaro weight-loss drug which has been approved by NHS England for eligible patients. NHS England has set the criteria for eligibility for the drug; this is a national policy which all NHS prescribers, such as GPs and pharmacists, are required to abide […]
Know your words, know your actions
Know your words, know your actions The NHS is working hard to give people the care and treatment that they need. We know it is frustrating when people are worried for their health and they want help now. However, staff in settings throughout the NHS say they are facing a wave of anger and abuse […]
Breast Screening
Requesting Fit/Sick Notes & Test Requests
Fit/sick Notes Fit/sick notes can be requested via PATCHS. Click on the PATCHs banner below. When making a request, please select the “Admin request” option. . Further information about sick notes is available on Fit note – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Self certificates can be completed and sent online. These are available at: Employee’s statement of sickness to claim Statutory Sick […]
Community Pharmacy Scheme
Are you waiting for a hospital appointment, operation or procedure?
Your local hospital team will be in touch as soon as they can, and you can visit NHS My Planned Care in the meantime for the latest waiting times, help and support before contacting them or your GP. NHS My Planned Care allows you to access information ahead of your planned appointment, operation, or treatment […]
Cervical Screening
Anyone eligible and due for a cervical smear between the ages of 25 and 64 need to book an appointment with their GP surgery. It is extremely important that cervical screening appointments are booked and attended. We are able to offer our patients different ways to book an appointment for this: By calling us on […]
Armed Forces Veterans
Please click here to visit our Armed Forces page. Please click here to view the “top tips for veterans” leaflet.