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Coronavirus COVID-19 Update 13th March

Coronavirus COVID-19 Update 13th March

Dear All, End up the week update on Coronavirus COVID-19… We are sure you will all be aware that the UK Government announced guidance regarding self-isolating for 7 days if you develop cough or fever (pictured). Please note – you will NOT need a “doctor’s note” saying...

HEALTHiER MiNDS

HEALTHiER MiNDS

If you are reading this it is likely that you are interested in or worried about your child’s mental wellbeing and what you can do to support them. HEALTHiER MiNDS - A Guide for Parents and Carers brings together information and practical advice that we think you will...

Cornoavirus Update 10th March

Cornoavirus Update 10th March

Dear all, As somebody pointed out in the comments on this morning’s Facebook post ( https://www.facebook.com/drsmorricemassongeddes/photos/a.1710382462577311/2626921410923407/)  , our phone lines are struggling to cope just now. Having discussed this amongst...

Covid-19 coronavirus Update

Covid-19 coronavirus Update

Dear all, with the information changing on a daily basis, it is difficult for us to completely assess the threat from Covid-19 coronavirus. We do think it is prudent to take some preventive measures though, primarily to protect the vulnerable and avoid disruption of...

Change to Telephone Service

Change to Telephone Service

NOTICE TO PATIENTS Change to Telephone Service Commencing Monday 1 April 2019 To ensure patients requiring urgent medical attention are dealt with timeously, the practice's telephone system will deal with urgent medical situations only between 8:00am - 8:30am. Routine...

When Should I Worry?

When Should I Worry?

We have discovered an excellent website from NHS Wales containing lots of information about the common childhood illnesses such as chesty coughs and ear infections. The website is at www.whenshouldiworry.com and they have an excellent PDF you can download and keep to...

Resources for Children and Teenagers with mental Health Issues

Resources for Children and Teenagers with mental Health Issues

Click here for a new leaflet we've put together detailing various resources for children and teens with mental health and behavioural issues, and for their parents. It includes resources on depression, anxiety, drugs & alcohol use, school avoidance, sleep...

PSA Tests

PSA Tests

So...there seems to have been a recent flurry of men attending, asking for a prostate cancer blood test (PSA), citing reasons including " all the other boys at the golf club have had it " and " to keep the wife happy ", but never " because I've considered all the pros...

New Self Referral to the Bridges Mental Health Team

New Self Referral to the Bridges Mental Health Team

We are delighted to inform you that you can now self refer via the website linked below to the Bridges team - the Primary Care Mental Health Team. They deal with the issues of stress/anxiety and depression/low mood. They offer a variety of interventions, including:...