TELEPHONE NOTICE
Telephone lines will be closed on Thursday, 28th march 2019 between 12.00 pm and 5.30 pm (click here for further information)
cervical screening
Two women die every day from cervical cancer in England. Women can protect themselves against the risk of cervical cancer by attending their screening when invited. However, cervical screening is at a 20-year low , with one in four women in the UK not attending their test. Click here for more information
Electronic Prescription Service
The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) will soon replace paper prescriptions in GP practices in England. This means that prescriptions will instead be sent electronically by the GP to a pharmacy of your choice. You will no longer be able to collect a paper repeat prescription from the Practice – instead, you will go straight to your nominated pharmacy to pick up your medicines.
You will have more choice about where to get your medicines from because they can be collected from a pharmacy near to where you live, work or shop. Furthermore, because your pharmacist has already received your electronic prescription, they may be able to prepare your items in advance, so you may be able pick it up with no extra wait. We are therefore asking our patients to nominate an EPS pharmacy. Please speak to a member of staff to update your preference. Click here for further information
pregabalin & gabapentin
From 1st April 2019 Pregabalin and Gabapentin will be reclassified as ‘controlled drugs’. Please ensure that you request any prescriptions in plenty of time, to help us to manage the transition process. If you would like to discuss any issues regarding your medicines, please contact the Practice to have a ‘shared decision-making’ conversation with your GP.
GP Improved Access Hubs – We’re here for you, for longer
GP and nurse appointments are now available during the evening up to 8pm during the week and during clinics on a Saturday and Sunday for people across Coastal West Sussex. These appointments may be at Steyning Medical Practice or they may be at a neighbouring GP practice locally. Click here for more information
Thank you
We would like to thank the 98% of patients who attended their appointments with us in February 2019.
Please think of others when you can no longer attend or need your scheduled appointment. If you cannot attend, please call 01903 843400. You can now also reply to your sms reminder with the word 'cancel'.
Facebook Page
Steyning Medical Practice has a new Facebook Page - please like / follow our page to keep up with our latest news and health campaigns.
Our cqc report
Following a recent inspection, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have rated our services and healthcare provision as 'good'. Click here to see the full report.