Furnace Green Surgery

24/07/2025

Today’s date is 24/7, which is . Remember that when life is difficult, are there to listen 24/7.

17/07/2025

10/07/2025

We are expecting unusually high temperatures again this weekend so don't forget to stay safe in the heat

08/07/2025

July is UV Awareness month - visit www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/campaigns/332/sun-awareness for information about how to stay safe in the sun

26/06/2025

If you have had surgery or have visited the hospital or Walk In Centre for an acute problem , and you need more than 1 week off of work, please speak to the hospital team that assisted you for a sick certificate. The GP may provide follow on certificates, but the initial one should be provided by the consultant/doctor that treated you. Thank you for your cooperation.

25/06/2025

Women and patients born with a cervix, aged between 25 and 64, should ensure they have access to the NHS App to receive their cervical screening invitation

24/06/2025

Yesterday the NHS launched the ability for patients to be prescribed Weight Loss Injection on the NHS free of charge.

There is a strict criteria for this:
BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or greater and four or more of the following diagnosed health conditions:
• type 2 diabetes
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Dyslipidaemia

Within Sussex patients will only be able to access this if they meet the criteria. Those patients eligible will be contacted, once Sussex NHS has finalised its processes and support plans.

This will take a number of weeks.

In the meantime we will NOT take any requests or appointments for patients to receive NHS funded treatment for weight loss injections.
ELIGIBLE Patients MUST wait until they are contact by us to discuss their options.

We understand that some people may feel frustrated or disappointed if they are not eligible for medication-based treatments at this stage.

Living with obesity can be emotionally and physically challenging, and it is completely normal to experience a range of feelings when seeking support for your health. If you are finding things difficult, NHS Talking Therapies offers free and confidential help for people who may be struggling with low mood, anxiety or other emotional pressures.

To find out more about obesity treatment and the support available see the NHS Sussex
website.

16/06/2025

Cervical screening saves lives by preventing cancer. Don’t wait for your next invite if you have missed your appointment - call your GP surgery to book an appointment.

13/06/2025

The NHS defines a carer as anyone, including children and adults, who look after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid.

11/06/2025

At Furnace Green Surgery we seek to identify carers to route them to support.