Maryport Health Services

REMINDER
TRAINING AFTERNOON - Today Wednesday 12th June, 2019
The surgery will be closed for staff training today from 1pm, we will re-open at 8am tomorrow.
... If you have an urgent medical problem which cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please dial 111 to access the out of hours service. NHS 111 is free to call from both landlines and mobiles.
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JOB VACANCY - FULL TIME ADMINISTRATOR (1 year fixed term covering Maternity Leave)
We are looking for an outgoing, friendly, computer literate person to join our busy and friendly team here at Maryport, to provide administrative support to all members of the practice team.
This post would suit an experienced administrator/coder/scanner but training can be offered to the right candidate without specific experience in this.
... Please see practice website for more details - applications will not be accepted via Facebook. CV and full covering letter can be sent to miriam.southwell@gp-a82032.nhs.uk
Closing Date: Friday 28th June, 2019
Interview date to be confirmed.
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TRAINING AFTERNOON - WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE 2019
The surgery will be closed tomorrow from 1pm for staff training.

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Prescription requests are no longer being accepted via fax.
The practice is no longer accepting prescription requests via fax. If you currently use any companies such as Pharmacy2U, Securicare, PillTime or any Home Delivery Companies please be aware that there may be some delays.
Please note that this will also affect some of the local pharmacies too.
... The practice will ensure that this is kept to a minimum where possible.
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From 1st July 2019 Ear irrigation (Ear syringing) will no longer be available at Maryport Health Services
Maryport Health Services are committed to providing best practice and high quality medical care to their registered patients. Ear syringing is no longer considered to be the first line treatment for the clearing of ear wax and it is not a funded service within the NHS for General Practice. Current guidelines are that ear drops should be used to soften the wax which will ...
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Did not Attend- Week Beginning 27th May 2019
Last week patients failed to attend for 17 GP appointments and 43 Nursing Team appointments. Please consider other patients who may be waiting to see a GP/Nurse and notify us if you are unable to attend. We can also text to remind you about your appointment and you can also cancel using the same facility. Please contact us with an up to date mobile number

TRAVEL HEALTH REMINDER
We require at least 8 weeks notice for Travel Health appointments. This allows time for assessment of each patient, time to order in vaccines if required and also to ensure time for vaccines to cover you for your trip.
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Did not Attend- Week Beginning 20th May 2019
Last week patients failed to attend for 20 GP appointments and 40 Nursing Team appointments. Please consider other patients who may be waiting to see a GP/Nurse and notify us if you are unable to attend. We can also text to remind you about your appointment and you can also cancel using the same facility. Please contact us with an up to date mobile number

Reminder
May Bank Holiday
The surgery will be closed on Monday 27th May; we will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 28th May.
... If you have a medical emergency while we are closed, dial 111 for the out of hours service.
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Did not Attend- Week Beginning 13th May 2019
Last week patients failed to attend for 22 GP appointments and 44 Nursing Team appointments. Please consider other patients who may be waiting to see a GP/Nurse and notify us if you are unable to attend. We can also text to remind you about your appointment and you can also cancel using the same facility. Please contact us with an up to date mobile number

Change for out of hours dental care
Since the 1st April out of hours contact for patients requiring urgent dental care is through NHS 111. Dental direct is no longer accessible out of hours.
Any patients requiring access to out of hours dental telephone triage and treatment services will from 01 April 2019 need to dial 111, which will direct them into the North West Region, NHS 111 service and North Cumbria dental out of hours clinical assessment service.
... For patients without a current dentist who need in hours emergency care please call 01228 603900.
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REMINDER
TRAINING AFTERNOON - Thursday 16th May
The surgery will be closed for staff training today from 1pm, we will re-open at 8am tomorrow.
... If you have an urgent medical problem which cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please dial 111 to access the out of hours service. NHS 111 is free to call from both landlines and mobiles.
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TRAINING AFTERNOON - Thursday 16th May
The surgery will be closed on Thursday from 1pm for staff training.

Did not Attend- Week Beginning 6th May 2019
Last week patients failed to attend for 17 GP appointments and 46 Nursing Team appointments. Please consider other patients who may be waiting to see a GP/Nurse and notify us if you are unable to attend. We can also text to remind you about your appointment and you can also cancel using the same facility. Please contact us with an up to date mobile number

Did not Attend- Week Beginning 29th April 2019
Last week patients failed to attend for 38 GP appointments and 59 Nursing Team appointments. Please consider other patients who may be waiting to see a GP/Nurse and notify us if you are unable to attend. We can also text to remind you about your appointment and you can also cancel using the same facility. Please contact us with an up to date mobile number

Reminder
Early May Bank Holiday
The surgery will be closed on Monday 6th May; we will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 7th May.
... If you have a medical emergency, dial 111 for the out of hours service.
Please remember to order your prescriptions in plenty of time; allowing two working days for it to be processed. If you do not order your prescription in time we will be unable to issue it and you will have to contact 111.
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Did not Attend- Week Beginning 22nd April 2019
Last week patients failed to attend for 20 GP appointments and 47 Nursing Team appointments. Please consider other patients who may be waiting to see a GP/Nurse and notify us if you are unable to attend. We can also text to remind you about your appointment and you can also cancel using the same facility. Please contact us with an up to date mobile number