Prescriptions over Christmas
The practice will be closed on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th December and also Tuesday 1st January. With this in mind, please ensure that you present your request for your repeat medications in plenty of time so that you don’t run out over this period.
Flu vaccinations - contact reception to book
By Invitation Only – Annual Free Flu Vaccination Clinics
Practice Training dates
In order to improve the service we provide for you - our patients - we will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 19th September, Wednesday 17th October and Thursday 22nd November* for training. (*this excludes flu clinic staff who will remain on site).
There is still an urgent service available should you need to access healthcare during the afternoon and if you do need NHS help during this time please call 0300 5555 252.
We have taken extra steps to make sure we can see as many patients as possible during the morning on this date and we will be open again as normal first thing the following mornings.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused but hope that you can understand the importance of this activity, which will ensure we are able to provide you with the most up-to-date and best possible health services.
Please remember A&E is only for patients requiring accident and emergency care, for serious and life threatening conditions. Please use the number above if you have concerns about your health on this afternoon and only use A&E in an emergency.
Private Microsuction Clinic for ear wax removal
Gatwick Audiology will be holding a clinic at PMG every alternate Friday. The rates are £50 for one ear and £80 for both ears. To make a booking please contact them direct and ask for Hazel Spring. Email: hazel@gatwickaudiology.co.uk Tel: 0333 011 7717
Dental Problems
From time to time patients will present to us, most usually with either dental pain of dental related infection. The General Medical Council (GMC) and British Medical Association (BMA) guidance is very clear, as follows;
“GPs should not attempt to manage a condition requiring dental skills unless they have the appropriate training and expertise. Both the civil courts and the GMC require doctors to have appropriate skills for any treatment they offer.” It goes on to advise that the treatment of dental problems is not the responsibility of GPs and that the patient should be advised to contact local urgent or emergency dental services, or in severe circumstances the nearest accident and emergency department.
Further information regarding this advice can be found on the following link;
https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/gp-practices/quality-first/manage-inappropriate-workload/patients-presenting-with-possible-dental-problems
Nuisance Phone Calls Important Information - Read more here
We have been made aware of nuisance phone calls from a person/company saying they are from Pulborough Medical Group and asking for patients medication details. The telephone number starts with 01797. Please be vigilant and do not give details out, ESPECIALLY your debit or credit card details, as these calls are fake.