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SystmConnect

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Thornfield Medical Group uses a form accessed via SystmOnline or our website as the main way to access our services. This is in response to feedback from patients about the difficulty in getting through on the phone and supported by the NHS. The small minority of patients who do not have access to the internet … Continued

Measles

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Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications. Common clinical features include a fever, conjunctivitis, and cough. This is typically followed by a characteristic red blotchy rash which usually appears on the face between the third and seventh days of illness and later becomes generalised. There have been confirmed cases of the disease … Continued

Missed appointments

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In August 2024 we had a total of 484 appointments wasted by those who did not attend, this totals to 7,260 minutes of clinical time. If you’re unable to attend your appointment please contact us as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.

HRT Prescriptions

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If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money. Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.65. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.30 (the cost of two single items). The HRT PPC covers an unlimited … Continued

Junior Doctor Strikes

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The Junior Doctor strike started at 07:00am on Thursday 13th July and will end at 07:00am on Tuesday 18th July. This may effect availability across the NHS.