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News  Newyddion   Last Update: 26 June, 2009


Swine Flu - Practice Update (26/6/09)


Swine Flu information leaflet download
Swine Flu information leaflet

At present (26/6/09) there are an increasing number of reported Swine Flu cases in Wales and Powys.

However, even at this stage it makes good sense to try and minimise the possibility of any spread of this Flu Virus.

Therefore if you are unwell with FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS (Fever, Cough, Sore Throat, Runny nose, headache - use the NHS Direct FLU SYMPTOM CHECKER)
DO NOT ATTEND SURGERY

Instead telephone The Surgery or NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for further advice.
These arrangements will be reviewed on a daily basis.


Please download and read the following Leaflet: SWINE FLU

NHS DIRECT: FLU SYMPTOM CHECKER

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Practice History (27/4/09)


The Doctors Pugh
The Doctors Pugh

We have just uploaded our new Practice History page.

We would welcome any comments/additions/amendments.

Please contact us with relevant information

A Thank You to Dr Martin Riley (7/4/09)


Dr Martin Riley
Dr Martin Riley

Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice organised a retirement dinner for Dr Martin Riley at The Lake Country House Hotel and Spa last Sunday.

It was a fantastic day - appreciation, celebration and delicious food. A perfect send off for a highly valued colleague.
His humour, drive and support will be greatly missed.
We all wish Martin and Maggie the very best.

Many thanks to The Lake Country House for making the day special and memorable.

What To Do If the Surgery is Closed (14/3/09)


SHROPDOC website
SHROPDOC website
If you need medical attention after the surgery has closed then phone "Shropdoc" on 08450 20 21 31. Telephoning the Surgery at these times also puts you straight through.

"Shropdoc" have just launched a new website which has lots of useful information and is well worth a browse.

In the event of a call you will be answered by a trained call handler; they are not nurses or doctors. They will take some basic details and identify any life threatening conditions which may require a 999 call to the ambulance service.

If you do not have a life threatening condition you will be called back by either a doctor or a nurse usually within one hour. If you feel you cannot wait or your condition worsens, then you can call Shropdoc back sooner.

The doctor or nurse will discuss your medical condition with you and it may be possible to resolve your concern with advice over the phone.

When necessary, you will be offered an appointment to see one of the GPs at a Primary Care Centre or a home visit (by a GP) depending on the severity of your condition.

Home visits tend to be reserved for the very elderly/bed-bound patients, terminal care cases and those where a move might make their condition worse. Children are generally assumed to be transportable to a base.

The doctor or nurse on the phone will assess the clinical urgency of your condition and an appointment at the Primary Care Centre or a Home visit will be booked based on that clinical urgency:
  • Urgent appointment/visit, within 1 hour
  • Semi-urgent appointment/visit, within 2 hours
  • Routine appointment/visit, within 6 hours

    Powys Local Health Board is responsible for commissioning services from "Shropdoc".

Introducing Dr Jane Jansen-Bowen (11/3/09)


Dr Jane Jansen-Bowen
Dr Jane Jansen-Bowen
Dr Jane Jansen-Bowen joins Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice on 6th April taking over Dr Riley's patient list.
Dr Jansen-Bowen qualified in Birmingham and has been working as a GP in the Leominster area.

She is very experienced in General Practice and enjoys being able to provide patient centred, family orientated, co-ordinated care and support.
She and her family will be moving to this area in the near future and we wish them all every success.

New Repeat Prescribing Leaflet (10/3/09)


Prescription medication
Prescription medication

Please help maintain our system of instant appointments by not using them to get repeat medication.

Requesting repeat medication when consulting with the doctor takes up valuable time, detracting from active patient care.

There are six ways to request repeat medication and we have produced a leaflet that details them all. This can be picked up from reception or downloaded here:

Repeat Prescription Leaflet (pdf)

The six ways to request a repeat script are:
- 1) In person at reception
- 2) Online at this website (secure)
- 3) Post
- 4) Fax
- 5) Email (not secure and not recommended):
- 6) Chemist collection service

For further details see our webpage How to Order a Repeat Prescription

Please help us by ordering your prescription in an appropriate way and not taking up time that could be devoted to patient care.

Surgery Closed for Powys Wide GP Training (26/2/09)


Training afternoon for Powys GPs
Training event for Powys GPs

As part of an initiative by Powys Local Health Board, surgeries at Builth and Llanwrtyd will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday 26th february.
Surgeries close at 1pm.

All neighbouring GP practices will be shut too. This is to allow for a group training session which should lead to improved patient care.

 

If you need to contact a doctor during this time then telephone Shropdoc on 08450 202131

For medical emergencies dial 999.

FREE Patient Eyecare Referral Scheme (1/2/09)


Primary Eyecare Acute Referral Scheme (PEARS)
P.E.A.R.S. logo

Any of our patients with a new eyecare problem can now book an appointment directly with one of our local Optometrists (Opticians).
The appointment is free of charge and will often be within 24 hours.
Common eyecare problems include: inflamed eyes, flashes/floaters and infections.

There are two participating local Optometrists:
Evans & Jones Tel: 01597 822143
Giles Marshall Tel: 01982 552801

For further information visit www.eyecarewales.nhs.uk

New Email Confirmation for Online Prescription Requests (12/1/09)


Computer
Computer Email

Due to patient demand I have changed the PHP code that handles our online prescription form. As a result patients will now receive a confirmation email after the form has been submitted.
This email will contain an actual copy of the request for your records.

- This online service uses a secure directory
- Is available to registered patients only
- Medication requested must already be on repeat
- Allow 2 working days for processing

https://vault2.secured-url.com/builthsurgery/pages/prescriptions/scriptweb.htm

Recommended Website: "About Operations" (3/1/09)


About Operations website
About Operations website

At Builth & Llanwrtyd Medical Practice we are always on the lookout for interesting and informative medical websites. AboutOperations is well worth checking out, especially if you are awaiting a specialist procedure.

The site was formed to offer a unique reference point on how to prepare for and recover from an operation.

Due to have a hospital operation? Recently been through surgery? Then you'll have lots of questions - you'll find the answers here.

http://www.aboutoperations.co.uk

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