Lichfield Street Surgery

'Try the new NHS App’ which goes live today.
If you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more. If you already use Patient Online you can continue to use it, however you can use the NHS App as well.... For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp'
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Here is a summary of the patient engagement results for the proposed surgery relocation to Hatherton Street.
Common engagement comment themes identified were:
• Access to appointments... • Continuity of care • Car Parking including how the car parking will be managed • Location • Public transport • Support for the project
The Project Group will reflect on the themes of the feedback and continue to improve and evolve the project development in conjunction with the New Build Patient Representation Project Engagement Group and the wider project team.
These results will be presented to NHS Walsall CCG.
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IMPORTANT PATIENT NOTICE
The surgery will be closed for training from 1pm-6:30pm on the 23 January 2019.
However reception will be open for collection of prescriptions. However the surgery will not be contactable via telephone. For all medical matters WALDOC DOCTORS will be providing clinical cover for the surgery from 13:00 - please contact 01922 501999.
... Thank you
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Proposed Surgery Relocation
We are proposing to move to a new purpose built medical centre on Hatherton Street. The proposed new medical centre will be home to four GP practices - Lichfield Street Surgery, Sycamore House Surgery, The Limes Surgery and Saddlers Medical Centre. It will also have a pharmacy and a café. This information will tell you all you need to know about our proposals, how we think relocating will benefit you and how you can give us your views.
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GDPR - Data Protection Privacy Notice for Patients
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became law on 24th May 2016. This is a single EU-wide regulation on the protection of confidential and sensitive information. It enters into force in the UK on the 25th May 2018, repealing the Data Protection Act (1998).
This privacy notice lets you know what happens to any personal data that you give to us, or any that we may collect from or about you.
... This privacy notice applies to personal information processed by or on behalf of the practice.
This Notice explains
• Who we are, how we use your information and our Data Protection Officer • What kinds of personal information about you do we process? • What are the legal grounds for our processing of your personal information (including when we share it with others)? • What should you do if your personal information changes? • For how long your personal information is retained by us? • What are your rights under data protection laws?
To read the full privacy notice, please click the attached link.
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Did you know over half the cells in your body are microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses rather than human cells? The way these organisms interact with us is not fully understood. A course of antibiotics may kill a huge proportion of your ‘friendly bacteria’. It is not know what long term impact this may have on your risk of developing allergies, autoimmune diseases or other conditions. This is one of the many reasons we use antibiotics only when they are really needed.

The Met office has issued a yellow warning for snow over night and for parts of tomorrow. Our dedicated team of staff will endeavour to maintain the service during these hazardous conditions - if you feel it is necessary to come to the surgery tomorrow please be safe when travelling. Please either phone or text the surgery if you wish to cancel your appointment.

February 6th is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.