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Appointments
You do not need to make an appointment to see a doctor at either surgery except to Bozeat on Wednesday mornings.

Pre-bookable appointments are available on Wednesday mornings at Bozeat for patients registered at both surgeries. To make an appointment contact the receptionist at either surgery

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

Out of Hours
Monday through Thursday between 6.30 pm and 8.00 am the following day and between 6.30 pm on Friday and 8.00 am the following Monday, ring Nenedoc on 0333 6 664 664.

Home Visits
If you are too ill to come to the surgery, a home visit can be arranged by contacting the receptionist. Please ring between 9 and 10.30 am, where possible

Announcements

01 Sep - 01 Oct
NHS Smokefree

Find out about all of the free NHS services available to support you as you go try to give up smoking.

01 Aug - 01 Oct
NHS Summer Health

Stay safe in the sun, including sunscreens, sunburn relief, heat exhaustion, eczema and moles. Summer holidays are great fun for children, but can bring risks. Find out more

01 Jul - 01 Oct
Change for Life

Would you like loads of tips and help to make changes for a healthier future? As part of Change4Life, you will receive tons of helpful information, recipes, tools, tips, and games for the kids.

Yahoo Health

Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad (AP)

AP - Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.

Can home cooking be hazardous to your health? (AP)

AP - Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?

Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation (AP)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2010, regarding a major settlement with a pharmaceutical company for False Claims Act and off-label marketing violations. Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a years long federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

AP - Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB (AP)

This undated photo released by Cepheid, shows a Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge. The cartridge is part of a test that is a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis and can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it. (AP Photo/Cepheid) NO SALES

AP - Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it.

Journal editors question sale of diet pill Meridia (AP)

AP - Editors of a top medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill" and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems.

Benefits seen for high-risk women in ovary removal (AP)

AP - Surgery to remove healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women: It lowers their threat of breast and ovarian cancer, and boosts their chances of living longer, new research suggests.

Study: Diet Drug Meridia May Boost Heart Risks (Time.com)

Time.com - A new study finds that some users of the weight-loss pill Meridia may have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke

For Bonobo Males, Mom Is the Best Wingman (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- As children head back to school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and happy all year, an expert suggests.

MedPage Today

Washington Week: Insurance, State Actions Top News

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Several studies highlighting insurance issues were released this week, including one on federal programs for kids and two others focused on employer-provided medical coverage.

FDA Approves New Eye Pressure Drop Formulation

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new formulation of the drug bimatoprost (Lumigan) in a 0.01% solution as a first-line treatment to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Kids on HAART Would Benefit from Revaccinations (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Children with HIV who received standard childhood immunizations before starting on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) could benefit from revaccination, a review suggests.

New Guidelines Out for Pneumococcal Vaccine (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Adults with asthma and those who smoke should receive the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine to prevent pneumococcal disease, according to new recommendations from the CDC.

OSHA Should Dictate Residents' Hours, Group Says

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The consumer group Public Citizen is urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to regulate the work hours of resident physicians.

Four Factors Increase Risk of Opioid Dependence (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A combination of four factors appears to significantly increase the risk of opioid dependence among patients taking prescription painkillers, researchers have found.

Low IgG Poses Infection Risk With Rituximab (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Certain subgroups of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those who have low levels of IgG, are at risk for severe infections when treated with rituximab, French investigators found.

ESC: Stockholm Take Home Message -- Watch the 'Not' Warfarins

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- An investigational antiplatelet -- ticagrelor (Brilinta) -- emerged as a big winner from the five-day long European Society of Cardiology congress, but the buzz here focused instead on a trio of investigational oral anticoagulants -- dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban.

Admitting Clinical Errors Not Always Best Policy

(MedPage Today) -- Wide-scale disclosure of clinical errors seems intuitively to be the ethical choice for hospitals and physicians, but researchers from the University of Washington suggest that disclosure should be decided on a case-by-case basis rather than a one-size-fits-all solution

PTSD May Be Risk Factor for Dementia (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Older veterans with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for developing dementia, even if they had not been wounded in battle, researchers found.

WHO Swine Flu

Influenza - update 115

Worldwide, H1N1 2009 virus transmission remains most intense in parts of India and in parts of the temperate southern hemisphere, particularly New Zealand and more recently in Australia.

Influenza - update 114

The situation in New Zealand and India remains largely unchanged since the last update. Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Influenza - update 113

Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Director-General statement following the ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee

The Emergency Committee held its ninth meeting by teleconference on 10 August 2010.

WHO recommendations for the post-pandemic period

The world is now in the post-pandemic period. Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come. While the level of concern is now greatly diminished, vigilance on the part of national health authorities remains important. Such vigilance is especially critical in the immediate post-pandemic period, when the behaviour of the H1N1 (2009) virus as a seasonal virus cannot be reliably predicted.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 112

As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 111

As of 25 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18398 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 110

As of 18 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18366 deaths.

Monitoring patterns and levels of worldwide activity

As part of regular monitoring of H1N1 pandemic influenza, the WHO is in close dialogue with public health experts in countries worldwide, specifically to determine whether H1N1 activity has returned to levels and patterns normally seen for seasonal flu.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 109

As of 12 July, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18337deaths.

Opening Hours

Appointments

Telephone Advice

Home Visits

Out of Hours

Wollaston surgery opening hours:

Monday 8.30am to 6.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am to 6.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am to 1pm
Thursday 8.30am to 6.30pm
Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm
Saturday, Sunday
Closed

Bozeat surgery opening hours:

Monday                 9am to 12.30pm  and 4pm to 6pm
Tuesday                 9am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 6pm
Wednesday                 9am to 12.30
Thursday                 9am to 12.30
Friday                 9am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 6pm
Saturday, Sunday
                Closed

APPOINTMENTS

diary

We operate an entirely open access arrangement for our patients to see doctors. Your do not need to make a prior appointment to see a doctor. As long as you present yourself at the reception during the hours listed below (in brackets), we promise that a doctor will see you in that surgery.

For patients who like to make a pre-bookable appointment to see a doctor, we offer this on Wednesday mornings at Bozeat for patients registered at either surgery. Please contact the receptionist at either surgery to make an appointment to see a doctor if you so wish.

Booking Online

If you have registered at reception for our online booking system then you can click the link below to book a nurse appointment online (find out more).

All Nurses:

Smear - Please book mid cycle

High Vaginal Swab - Only Tuesdays or Fridays unless willing to take to Isebrook

Chronic Disease - these also include 6 monthly blood pressure checks

Blood Pressure - when you have been asked to book 4 weekly or less

Ear Syringe - Please see your doctor first

Stitches Out

Dressings - 4 layer dressings to be booked in with Jo or Karen only and need a double appointment.

HRT/Pill Check

Injections Zoladex, Vitamin B12, Kenalog etc - Please send message so we can make sure it is in stock for you.

Travel Vaccinations - If you require yellow fever, please book with Karen and this is chargable

Karen

Karen is our Asthma nurse and will see you for Asthma, COPD, Chronic Heart Disease, Stop smoking (please contact us for first appointment) and is also our Yellow Fever Nurse.

Jo is our diabetic nurse (Please book a double appointment)and also does Stop Smoking (please contact us for first appointment)

Please contact us for appointments for Coil fitting, Blood Test (Limited Service) or Spiro as these are not available for online booking.

Click here to book your appointment online

Practice nurses, midwife and health visitor see patients only by a prior appointment. Their hours of work vary day to day. Please contact the receptionists to make appoinntments for these clinicians.

WOLLASTON

	Morning (9:00am - 10:30am)	Afternoon (4:30pm - 5:30pm)
Monday	Sudhir	Sudhir
Tuesday	Sudhir	Sulabha
Wednesday	Sulabha
Thursday	Sulabha	Sudhir
Friday	Sudhir	Sulabha
Saturday	closed	closed

BOZEAT

	Morning (9:00am - 10:30am)	Afternoon (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
Monday	Sulabha	Sulabha
Tuesday	Sulabha	Sudhir
Wednesday	Sudhir
Thursday	Sudhir
Friday	Sulabha	Sudhir
Saturday	closed	closed

ENQUIRIES & ADVICE ON PHONE

contact us For any urgent problems, ring your surgery any time (Refer to out of hours phone numbers if you are ringing during the out of hours timings).

For any routine enquiry ring your surgery between 11 am & 12 noon or 4 & 6 pm and talk to the receptionists.

If you wish to speak to the doctor please ring between 11.30 am & 12 noon. If the doctor is busy with a patient, receptionist will take the message and give you a time for you to ring back when the doctor would be free to talk to you, if necessary.

If you are too ill to come to the surgery, a home visit can be arranged by contacting the receptionist. Please ring between 9 and 10.30 am, where possible. Please be prepared to give details about the nature of the problems to the receptionist as it helps us to see the most urgent cases first.

Monday through to Thursday, between 6.30 pm and 8.00 am the following day and between 6.30 pm on Friday and 8.00 am the following Monday, ring Nenedoc on 0333 6 664 664. At any other time ring 01933 664214.

Practice Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct


Monday	8.30am to 6.30pm
Tuesday	8.30am to 6.30pm
Wednesday	8.30am to 1pm
Thursday	8.30am to 6.30pm
Friday	8.30am to 6.30pm
Saturday, Sunday	Closed

Monday	9am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 6pm
Tuesday	9am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 6pm
Wednesday	9am to 12.30
Thursday	9am to 12.30
Friday	9am to 12.30pm and 4pm to 6pm
Saturday, Sunday	Closed