Leach Heath Medical Centre

19/07/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our computer system, unfortunately we are unable to book appointments, issue or order prescriptions etc. We don't know when it will be up and running, please be patient with us. Thank you

11/07/2023

We are currently experiencing a power cut, our phone lines and computer systems are down we don’t know when it will be up and running, Please be patient with us.Thank you

20/12/2022

The surgery will be closed on Monday 26th December 2022, Tuesday 27th December 2022 and Monday 2nd January 2023. During this time if you need to speak to a doctor and it cannot wait until we re-open please call 111.

We would like to wish all our patients a very merry christmas and a happy new year.

26/10/2021

The practice has recently started to use an online consultation platform. This allows you to contact the practice without having to call the surgery. You can submit medical and admin queries, we will contact you within 2 working days to advise you on the best course of action. You can access it via our website: https://lhmc.digipractice.org/. You will need to click “Consult Your GP”.

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01/09/2021

Blood Testing Equipment Supply Disruption

A supplier to the NHS has advised them of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. NHS England have therefore issued guidance to GPs that all non-urgent blood tests should be halted.

Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems will still get one, but where your clinician recommends that it’s safe to do so, then you may be asked to come back for a test at a later date, or your appointment may be rescheduled.

Given the nature of the shortage, we cannot give an exact date for when the test will be rescheduled, but please be assured that if your condition or symptoms require it, then you will get a test, and we will be re-booking your test when supplies become more easily available.

If your condition or symptoms change or get worse, please contact the NHS as you would normally.

24/08/2021

Bank Holiday Closure
Monday 30 August is a bank holiday and the practice will be closed. If you need urgent medical help during this time, call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk. NHS 111 is available 24/7, and they will provide the right care for you.

Many pharmacies will not be open or will be operating on reduced hours.

You can find your local pharmacy's bank holiday opening hours here: https://bit.ly/3CCFn4l

16/07/2021

Throughout the pandemic we have strived to make the practice as safe as possible for all of our patients and staff. Despite the announcement that social distancing and the requirement to wear facemask will be removed from 19th July; they will remain in place at the practice. Patients will still be asked to wear face masks, follow social distancing and use hand sanitiser when attending the surgery and staff will continue to wear PPE.

This is supported by NHS England, who have confirmed that Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines and hospital visiting guidance are set to remain in place for all staff and visitors.

That means NHS visitor guidance will stay in place across all health services including hospitals, GP practices, dental practices, optometrists and pharmacies to ensure patients and staff are protected.

Thank you to all our patients for their understanding and for continuing to follow these guidelines.

Health and high quality care for all, now and for future generations

01/07/2021

Walk in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic TODAY @ Woodgate Valley Health Centre, 61 Stevens Avenue, Woodgate Valley, Birmingham, B32 3SD.

08:30-12:00 and 15:00-18:30.

Eligibility;

Aged 18 and over

Waiting for your 1st dose

28/06/2021

Our phone lines and clinical system are now working again. Sorry for any inconvenience this issue has caused.

28/06/2021

Unfortunately our phone lines and internet are down. We have no access to the clinical system. Our calls are being diverted to our mobile phone so calls make take longer to answer. If your query is none urgent, please try again later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you have a life threatening emergency please call 999.

14/05/2021

At the start of the pandemic, the Government mandated all practices to work in certain ways - for example telephone first etc - as numbers have changed through the year we have increased and decreased our precautions accordingly. We have seen patients face to face throughout and the numbers of consultations is higher than ever.

As COVID-19 Infection rates are going down, we are working on government and NHS England's guidelines and intend to offer more face to face appointments. We will keep patients updated via Facebook and our website as soon as our plans are finalised.

We appreciate your co-operation and patience. As you can appreciate, COVID-19 is still around and our priority is to provide safe and effective services to our patients without compromising the safety of our staff and patients.