Oakridge Park Medical Centre

30/01/2025

From 3rd February 2025, please be advised the surgery will be unable to process emergency prescription at reception for on the day medication requests. Unfortunately, this service is being abused, and we are unable to deal with the amount of emergency requests received daily.

If you require emergency medication, please complete an online request at 7.30am for an appointment.

We require 72 working hours to complete all repeat medication requests.

Monday will be ready after 15.00 on Thursday at chemist
Tuesday will be ready after 15.00 on Friday at chemist
Wednesday will be ready after 15.00 on Monday at chemist
Thursday will be ready after 15.00 on Tuesday at chemist
Friday will be ready after 15.00 on Wednesday at chemist

It is the patient’s responsibility to ensure they have a sufficient supply of repeat medication.

Please make sure you check your medicine supply regularly, especially when you are planning a holiday.

We accept repeat medication requests in person, post or online

When requesting via post or in person please ensure you ONLY use the computer printed repeat request slip (always attached to your original green prescription). Tick only the medication you require on this white slip.

Please do not order supplies more than 7 days in advance except in the case of holidays. Requests will not be processed early.

Thank you
Oakridge Park

07/01/2025

Our next PPG meeting is taking place in the surgery on Tuesday 14th January at 16.00pm. We would welcome as many of you to join us as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there.

07/01/2025

18/09/2024

The surgery would like remind patients of the process on how to book a same day appointment with a General Practitioner.

You can access the platform here: https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=K82032

Unfortunately we cannot accept walk in appointments.

Should you require immediate attention please attend urgent care, A&E or for life threatening situations please call 999.

28/06/2024

CHD

Coronary Heart Disease is restriction of blood flow to the heart due to a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries around it. This can be caused by lifestyle factors such as smoking, an unhealthy diet, or regular alcohol consumption.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/coronary-heart-disease

You can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking, exercising, reducing alcohol consumption and taking your prescribed medications, along with keeping blood pressure and diabetes under control.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronary-heart-disease/prevention/

26/06/2024

Stillbirth and neonatal death

Camp Out for Sands encourages us to spend time camping out, even in your sitting room, the idea is to raise funds and awareness for the impact of stillbirth and neonatal death. https://www.sands.org.uk/get-involved/camp-out-sands

Tommy’s offers support for those who have suffered the loss of a baby during pregnancy or after their birth. Losing a baby can be devastating and incredibly difficult to talk about. https://www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support

24/06/2024

Armed Forces Day, 24th

Our armed forces and their families make many personal sacrifices for the defence of our nation. Military careers are fulfilling and distinguished, and Armed Forces Day offers an opportunity to celebrate this.
https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

23/06/2024

Public Service Day, 23rd

Public Service Day aims to highlight the importance of and opportunity presented by public service careers. Healthcare, government, defence, transport, policing and fire service careers all serve the public, and we couldn’t manage without the dedicated individuals who serve within them. https://www.un.org/en/observances/public-service-day

23/06/2024

World Allergy Week, 23rd – 29th

The focus of this year’s World Allergy Week is food allergies. Affecting many across the world, allergies can be life threatening, but there is much we can do to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
https://worldallergy.org/resources/world-allergy-week

Symptoms of a food allergy can vary from mildly annoying to life threatening. You may experience swelling or tingling skin, lips, tongue or throat. You may experience digestive symptoms, or skin reactions. If you are experiencing swelling of the throat, shortness of breath, or other potentially life-threatening symptoms, you should urgently seek advice. https://www.allergyuk.org/types-of-allergies/food-allergy/

22/06/2024

Children’s Hospice Week, 17th – 23rd

Children’s hospices provide vital support for seriously ill children and young people and their families across the nation. Without this vital support, many families would face greater challenges. Hospices need access to more funds to continue helping families, so please join us in raising awareness for this important cause.
https://www.togetherforshortlives.o...nitiatives-and-appeals/childrens-hospice-week

21/06/2024

MND awareness, 21st June

Motor Neurone Disease affects the nerves in your brain and spinal cord that tell your muscles what to do. Muscles may waste, weaken and stiffen, which can affect the way you move, walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. https://www.mndassociation.org/about-mnd/mnd-explained/what-is-mnd