IMPORTANT NOTICES

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Cervical Smears

Women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 should go for regular cervical screening.

You will receive a letter in the post inviting you to make an appointment.

When you receive this invite please phone the surgery to make an appointment - weekday and some Saturday appointments are available.

If you would like more information then please click on the link Cervical screening - NHS

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 Our practice is taking part in a national campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

If you would like to know more about prostate cancer, then please click on the following link to the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance web page:

Cancer of the Prostate - thamesvalleycanceralliance.nhs.uk

If you wish to discuss this further, please arrange an appointment with your GP.

COVID-19 related items

OVERSEAS COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Oxford Health, who manage Buckinghamshire’s mass vaccination site, launched an overseas vaccination service on 28 February. This will enable people who have been vaccinated abroad to get their vaccination records updated in the UK. They can also be offered a suitable vaccination on site if one is due.

People can book appointments via the NHS webpage link here: Tell the NHS about Covid-19 Vaccinations given Abroad and can also view information about which vaccines the NHS can update information on.  

Note: Someone else can book on another’s behalf, but the patient MUST attend the appointment with the relevant form of identification and evidence of vaccinations received.

Current Government Advice about Travel and Covid Vaccination Records

There are three ways to access your Covid vaccination details for travel purposes - via the NHS App, via the NHS website, and via 119.  Please follow the link below for the latest information.

Providing evidence of your COVID vaccination status

We are unable to issue this certificate at the practice.

Please see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad for further information.

Proof of your vaccination status will be available in the NHS app from 17th May 2021 and in some of the other apps that provide you with Patient online services.  If you already have access to your coded medical record  via the Patient Access website, you may use this.

Alternatively, you can call the NHS helpline on 119 (from 17 May) and ask for a letter to be posted to you. This must be at least 5 days after you’ve completed your course of the vaccine.  The letter may to take another 5 days to reach you, or more if postal services are affected.  Please take account of this when making your plans. 

General Practice Data for Planning and Research

From 1st September 2021 NHS Digital will be collecting GP data for planning and research purposes.  This has been approved by the British Medical Association, the Royal College of General Practitioners, and the National Data Guardian. For more information please follow the link below:

National Data Opt-Out - NHS Digital

You can opt in or out at any time.  This will not adversely affect your medical care in any way.

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Complaints and Comments

If you have a complaint, concern, or a comment or suggestion about the service you have received from the doctors or any staff working in the practice, please let us know.  Where there is concern about the safety of an adult, child or young person or of suspected abuse this can also be received by reception staff.  Please request a form from reception.  Staff are available to assist with completion if required.

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