BUILDING WORK

CHANGE TO MAIN SURGERY ENTRANCE

As from Monday 6th February, the usual surgery entrance will be closed for building work to be carried out. The new entrance will be to the left of the telephone exchange in the car park.

 The building work will start on 6th February and be finished by 11th June.

 

STAFF VACANCY

There is a vacancy for a part-time receptionist at the surgery. Please see details under Further information panel on far right of this page.

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Change in opening times on 26th & 28th March

Mond ay 26th March - no lunchtime close

Wednesday 28th March - closed 12:30 - 2:30pm

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FLU VACCINATION CLINICS NOW AVAILABLE

If you are 65 years old or above or in one of the clinical 'at risk' groups, it is recommended that you have a seasonal flu vaccination.
Please ring reception to make an appointment

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Reminder

Booking Appointments

All Drs' sessions are a mixture of advanced bookings (up to 3 weeks ahead) and on the day appointments. Please see the Appointments link above for details.

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Patient Participation Group

The surgery Patient Participation Group is looking to recruit new members, particularly younger patients aged between 16 - 45, those with a young family, carers and those who live outside Alrewas Village so that the group is more representative of our patient population.

We meet every other month and the meetings alternate between Monday lunchtimes & Thursday evenings.

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Pharmacies

Both Fradley & Alrewas pharmacies now offer services including Medicines Use reviews, minor ailments & emergency contraception. Please see link on right for more details

Repeat Prescriptions

Did you know that you can order your repeat prescriptions on-line by registering on the surgery website? For details see Prescription info above

Possible changes to your medication - please see link on the right of the screen

Repeat Prescriptions

prescriptionspurplePlease always check your supplies of medication and order in plenty of time, especially leading up to public holidays and weekends when the surgery will be closed. 

Please note that repeat prescriptions will not be available for collection when we are closed for Staff Training (half a day each month) - to view the training dates, please click on the 'Half day closure dates' link on the right of the screen.

If the doctor agrees, repeat prescriptions can be obtained by the following methods:

  • By using the pre-printed request slip, ticking the items required and dropping it into the green repeat prescription post box in the entrance hallway.
  • By post - enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.
  • By fax  - 01283 791863
  • By asking at the Reception desk for a repeat prescription form to complete.
  • By using our website repeat prescription form - please click on the link above

In order to avoid mistakes, repeat prescription requests cannot be taken over the telephone. 

Please ensure that your name, address and the items you require are clearly indicated on your written request.

If your repeat prescription request is received by 12 noon:

  • your prescription will be available for collection from the surgery (if requested) from 5pm on the same day.
  • However, if you request your prescription to be sent direct to a pharmacy, your medication will be available to collect at either Alrewas Pharmacy or Northwood Pharmacy, Fradley after 5pm on the next working day.

Please ensure that you clearly mark on your request where you would like to collect the Prescription from. If you wish to collect your prescription from the surgery, please mark it clearly “Alrewas Surgery”. Alternatively mark either 'Alrewas Pharmacy' or 'Northwood Pharmacy, Fradley'.

If you are on regular medication, you will be asked to attend for a medication review with the doctor at least once a year.  This date will be printed at the bottom of your repeat prescription slip, so that you can make an appointment to see or speak to the doctor.

 
For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS DirectNHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare servicesNHS ChoicesDepartment of HealthMy Surgery Website