What’s new this winter

We have two new doctors who have joined Queenhill Medical Practice, Dr Tanya Harris who joined us in May and Dr Xiaolan Wang who joined us on the 1st September 2015. Dr Helen Martin completed her Registrar training and is also staying with us as a Salaried GP for a further year.

Two new Registrar’s started with us on the 5th August 2015, Dr Alina D’Cruz and Dr Fiona Williams. Also we have three new staff members Sarah, Serena & Claire. Sarah who is one of our new receptionists, and both Serena & Claire have joined the Admin team. On the 30th November Patricia Gamble, Practice Nurse, will complete our team.

We are sure you will join us in welcoming them all to our practice.

Be prepared get ready for the winter

Be prepared this Winter and book your appointments early. Asthma check ups and medication reviews – check your inhalers have not expired. COPD checks, Blood pressure checks - check to make sure you receive your medication and do not forget to book your holiday vaccinations, “if you are one of the lucky ones to travel away this winter”.

Weather

Please remember that the clocks will go back at the end of October (25th October) so the nights will start drawing in, and the dark nights will arrive

Although there will be shorter days and longer nights, there is a silver lining – the change means an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning.

Please remember to take care & wrap up warm in the cold nights, stay safe.

FLU CLINIC – OCTOBER 2015

As some of you might be aware it is coming up to that time of year, please make sure you get your Flu Vaccination’s booked in. Please see below the dates and times to arrange to come along and receive your flu vaccination or telephone the Reception to book an appointment at your convenience.

Saturday morning
3 October / Wednesday evening
7 October / Thursday evening
8 October
9.00 – 10.15 / 5.30 – 6.30 / 5.10 – 6.30
10.15 – 11.30 / 6.30 - 7.45 / 6.30 – 7.45

Be safe have your vaccination now!

First Aid course run by the British Red Cross

As a parent, grandparent or carer,
would you know what to do? / You could make a real difference in an
emergency!
/ Queenhill Medical PracticePatient Participation Group is working with

in offering a 1½ hour session to help you gain confidence in
Everyday First Aid for Baby and Child
Venue: Queenhill Medical Practice / This course is open to all registered
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Time: 6.30 – 8.00pm / non-registered patients.
Cost: £10 (payable at time of booking) / Book now - you could save a life!
Book: Queenhill Medical PracticeReception. Tel: 020 8651 1141
/ The Queenhill Medical Practice
Patient Participation Group
is made up of patients and Practice Staff.
The Group meets regularly at the Practice
to discuss ways of making a positive contribution to the services and facilities offered
by the Practice to its patients.
New members are always welcomed. / Your PPG’s next meeting will be on Wednesday 18 November, 2015at6.30pm.
If you are unable to attend meetings, but would like to contribute to the working of the PPG, please send your thoughts by email to Claire Turner (), Lynne Poole () or Janet Jalfon (PPG Chair) ().
Minutes of PPG Meetings are published on the Practice website and notice boards.

The Surgery will be closed on the following

Holidays during the Christmas & New Year period.

Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve) – Surgery Open, usual opening times

Friday 25th December (Christmas Day) – Surgery Closed

Saturday 26th December (Boxing Day) – Surgery Closed

Monday 28th December – Surgery Closed

Tuesday 29th December – Surgery Open as usual

Thursday 31st December (New Year’s Eve) – Surgery Open, usual opening times

Friday 1st January (New Year’s Day) – Surgery Closed

Monday 4th January – Surgery Open as usual

Urgent care services available on bank holiday dates and when the

surgery is closed

NHS telephone service 111

Emergency 999

Urgent Care Cente, PurleyHospital0208 401 3238

Parkway, Minor Injuries Unit.0208 714 2950

Edridge Road, Walk-in Centre0203 040 0800

CroydonUniversityHospital A & E0208 401 3013

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