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Prescott Surgery have recently invested in a new online patient service. This service is the quickest and simplest way for the majority of our patients to access our clinical team for assistance.
You can find out more here.
Note that our practice phone lines remain open for anyone with accessibility needs who might find difficulty using this online service.
Telephone repeat prescription ordering – closure
As of the 1st May 2023, we will no longer offer a telephone repeat prescription ordering service. The following are alternative ways to to order your repeat prescription:
- dropping off the paper slip from your existing prescription at the surgery,
- ordering online via the NHS App or Patient Access (note that to access the Patient Access system, you will need to print out and fill in this form and then bring it to the surgery along with a copy of your photo ID).
NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate
Please see the following information about an NHS PPC (Prescription Prepayment Certificate) for Hormone Replacement Therapy: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc.
Newsletter – March/April 2023
Our Patient Newsletter for March/April 2023 is now available in PDF format here.
Child Exploitation in Shropshire
Please see the following information about child exploitation in Shropshire:
- For parents and carers: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/media/24227/ce-in-shropshire-leaflet-for-parents-carers.pdf
- For local communities: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/media/24226/ce-in-shropshire-leaflet-for-local-communities.pdf
- https://crimestoppers-uk.org/fearless
If you have any concerns, please contact CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 1111.
SPLaT-19 study for COVID-19
Functional Fitness MOTs in Shrewsbury – 20th January 2023
Please see the attached flyer for more information about free appointments for Functional Fitness MOTs – a free excercise taster session for those aged 60 – 95, taking place at the Guildhall in Frankwell, Shrewsbury on Friday 20th January 2023.
Speech and language support in Shropshire
If you have a child that is struggling with speech, language or communication development, please see the following link for more information that may help:
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/chslt-speech-language-communication-needs
Strep A and Scarlet Fever: UK Health Security Agency information
In addition to the previous video regarding Step A and Scarlet Fever, please see the following information (PDF) provided to us by the UK Health Security Agency: https://prescottsurgery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20221206IncreasedIncidenceOfScarletFever.pdf
Strep A and Scarlet Fever
We understand there is a lot of concern about Strep A and Scarlet Fever at present. You may find following video useful – but of course you should contact us if you have any concerns: