Kingsthorpe Medical Centre

18/03/2026

12/03/2026

Understanding Risk Stratification Codes in Your Medical Record

You may recently have seen or heard that a Risk Stratification code has been added to your medical record. We know patients may wonder what this means, so here’s a simple explanation.

What is Risk Stratification?

Risk stratification is an NHS‑approved way for healthcare teams to understand how much monitoring or support different patients may need.
It helps us make sure everyone receives the most appropriate level of care at the right time.

These codes are not diagnoses and do not change your treatment without a discussion.

What Are RAG Statuses?

To help organise care safely, the system uses RAG colours:

Red – you may need closer monitoring or more frequent reviews
Amber – your condition is stable but still requires routine checks
Green – you may need less frequent monitoring because your condition is stable
This helps clinicians quickly identify who may benefit from more support and who can safely continue with standard review intervals.

Why Are These Codes Being Added?

Adding these codes to medical records helps our team:

clearly understand your current level of clinical need
recognise when your status might need updating
ensure continuity of care across different clinicians
prioritise care safely and consistently
Does This Affect My Care?

No changes are made to your care or treatment plan without your involvement.
The code simply helps guide clinical decision‑making.

Do I Need to Do Anything?

There is no action required from you.

Thank you Kingsthorpe Medical Centre

21/01/2026

PLT - Wednesday 21/01/26. The surgery will be closed for training from 12.30pm. For urgent issues visit NHS 111 online at https://111.nhs.uk/
For urgent issues, please call 999. The surgery will reopen on Thursday 22/01/26

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17/12/2025

Speak to Reception if you are due your annual check for any of the conditions below.

01/12/2025

Enhanced Access:
Your Health, Your Schedule!
We know life can get busy – that’s why we offer Enhanced Access, by General Practice
Alliance! It’s an extension of our GP practice, giving you more ways to see a clinician
when it suits you and your lifestyle.
You can book appointments for the following dates and times:
• Evenings (Monday – Friday, 18:30–21:30)
• Weekends (Saturday – Sunday, 09:00–17:00)
Location: Highfield Clinical Care Centre (Entrance B), Cliftonville Road,
Northampton, NN1 5BD
Choose how you see your GP:
Face-to-face
Telephone
Need a blood test? You can also book weekend appointments with our phlebotomist.
This isn’t a walk-in service, so please book your appointment with us, your GP practice!
Visit the GPA website to learn more and check out our FAQs! GP Enhanced Access -
General Practice Alliance

24/11/2025

Think you need urgent dental care? Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to

If you need emergency, urgent or out-of-hours dental care, contact NHS 111 or a dentist.

14/10/2025

STADA wins charity awards 2025 for domestic abuse in health project!!!!!!!

https://charityawards.co.uk/healthcare-and-medical-research-2025-winners-standing-together-against-domestic-abuse/

25/09/2025

successful macmillan cake day

25/09/2025

Today - Macmillan cake morning 10 am till 12

16/09/2025

We are now taking bookings for those who are fall into the Autumn Covid Cohorts:
- residents in a care home for older adults
- all adults aged 75 years and over
- persons aged 18 years and over who are immunosuppressed

Please contact the practice to book into one of our October Clinics.

16/09/2025

📢 Flu Jabs - We’re Now Taking Bookings 💉

Eligible patients are being invited by text message.

✅ You may be eligible if you are:

🔹Aged 65 or over

🔹Pregnant

🔹Aged 18–64 with certain health conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease, weakened immune system)

🔹Aged 2-17 (nasal spray for children)

🔹A carer or living with someone who is immunocompromised

🔹A frontline health or social care worker

📞 If your link expires or you need help, please call the surgery and choose Option 1 to book your appointment.

Stay well this winter 🤗💙

10/09/2025

Some cervical screening results are now being sent through the NHS App.

📱 If your result is normal, you’ll receive it securely in the app.

📩 You’ll still get a letter in the post if you don’t have the app, or if more tests are needed.

Here’s what to do:

1️⃣ Download the NHS App
2️⃣ Turn on notifications