Park View Group Practice

03/09/2025

Missed Appointments – Important Notice❗❗

So far this week, 41 appointments have not been attended at our surgery😔 Missed appointments mean longer waiting times for other patients and wasted NHS resources.

We understand that things can change, but if you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so it can be offered to someone else. You can cancel through the following routes:
1. NHS App
2. Through text message reminders

Please be aware that we are becoming stricter with patients who repeatedly do not attend. Warnings will be sent out, and continued missed appointments may result in further action.

02/09/2025

If you’re worried that you have symptoms that could be cancer, it’s important to see your GP as soon as possible.

Chances are your symptoms aren’t cancer – but if they are - the sooner we find cancer, the easier it is to treat.
Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

22/08/2025

Bank Holiday Reminder 🌼
Our practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 26th August.

If you need medical help while we are closed:

- You can contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice
- In an emergency, always dial 999
- Local pharmacies may also be open and can help with minor illnesses

We hope you have a safe and restful Bank Holiday.❤

19/08/2025

Bank Holiday Closure ☀

The practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday.
Please ensure you order any repeat prescriptions in advance, ideally through the NHS App.

While we are closed:

- For urgent but non-life-threatening medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
-For life-threatening emergencies, please call 999 or attend A&E
- Local pharmacies may also be open and can offer advice on minor illnesses

15/08/2025

Worried about your symptoms but too embarrassed to talk to the doctor about them?

Don’t worry- GPs have these conversations all the time, and there’s no need to be embarrassed. If your symptoms could be cancer, the earlier we find it the easier it is to treat. Don’t let embarrassment put you off.

Don’t delay – contact your GP today.

14/08/2025

Our August newsletter is here!☀

13/08/2025

Hot Weather Alert – Stay Cool & Stay Safe!☀️

We’re in for some hot days this week, and high temperatures can affect your health especially for young children, older adults, and people with long-term conditions.

Tips to keep cool:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Stay in the shade or indoors between 11am–3pm
- Wear light, loose clothing and a sunhat outdoors
- Keep your home cool – close curtains in the day, open windows at night
- Cool down with a cool shower, damp cloth, or foot soak

Know the signs of heat exhaustion❗

- Dizziness or headache
- Feeling sick or muscle cramps
- Heavy sweating and tiredness

🚨 If someone has confusion, shortness of breath, or stops sweating despite feeling hot, this may be heatstroke – call 999 immediately.

13/08/2025

From September, the NHS will start sending negative cervical screening results directly to your NHS App 📲.

Here’s how it will work:
- If your result is negative, you’ll get a message in your NHS App and a notification.
- If you don’t read the message within 72 hours, you’ll receive a letter in the post as a back-up.
- If your result is abnormal, you’ll still receive a letter by post.

Tip: Make sure your NHS App is downloaded and your notifications are turned on so you can see your results quickly and easily.

Download the NHS App here:

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

12/08/2025

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts both you and others at risk. Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern, and it’s important that we control usage to keep them working for when they’re really needed.

In some cases, you may not need an antibiotic so ensure you trust your Doctor, Nurse or Pharmacist’s advice as to when they’re required. Take antibiotics as directed and never save them for later use or share them with others.

05/08/2025

Measles is highly contagious but completely preventable with the MMR vaccine.
Make sure you and your family are protected against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.

Two doses = full protection
Are you up to date? Contact our reception to check.

01/08/2025

At Park View Group Practice, we have a page which provides a range of useful information for our patient population.

This organisation has a duty to maintain patient confidentiality and to safeguard vulnerable patients. You can help us to achieve this by adhering to the code of conduct outlined in this guidance.

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭:

1. The organisation requires all users of portable devices to use them in a courteous and considerate manner, respecting their fellow patients. Portable devices are not to be used during consultations, except when agreed with your clinician.

2. Patients are not permitted to disclose any patient-identifiable information about other patients unless they have the express consent of that patient.

3. Whilst not encouraged, patients may record their consultation but this should be agreed with your clinician. This recording will solely be for your own purpose.

4. Patients must not post any material that is inaccurate, fraudulent, harassing, embarrassing, obscene, defamatory or unlawful. Any such posts on the organisation page will be deleted and the post reported.

5. Patients are not permitted to take photographs in the waiting room or areas where other patients are present, nor are photographs of staff permitted to be taken.

6. Patients must not post comments on social media that identify any staff.

7. Patients can leave feedback by emailing docman.p88018@nhs.net or make a complaint by:

a. Letter
b. Email
c. Telephone

8. Defamatory comments about our team are not to be shared on any social media platform. Legal advice may be sought and the appropriate action taken against any patient who posts defamatory comments.

Thank you.

30/07/2025

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