COVID-19 Vaccine Research Registry
A new NHS service has been launched, helping people across the UK sign up for information on the new COVID-19 vaccine trials. The service is available to anyone aged 18 or over, living in the UK. To register, people fill in some personal and contact details, and answer a series of basic health screening… Read more »
NHS Complaints Advocacy Service- POhWER
Are you unhappy with the care and treatment that you, or someone else, is currently receiving or has received from the NHS? Do you want to complain and get things put right? The statutory NHS Complaints Advocacy Service works within the NHS Complaints regulations. Our NHS Complaints Advocates can help you to use… Read more »
Face Mask Exemption Letter Requests
Face masks or coverings are now mandatory in most public areas. We understand that some patients will be anxious about wearing a mask especially those with certain medical conditions. GP’s are not required or in a position to provide exemption letters for patients who believe they should be exempt from wearing a face covering. The… Read more »
Because We All Care
CQC and Healthwatch have come together to launch a joint campaign to encourage patients to provide feedback on their experiences. Whether good or bad, feedback helps services understand what’s working and what isn’t when it comes to health and social care. In the short term, the aim of this campaign is to help services… Read more »
Mental Health Support for Young People
Making sense of coronavirus and facing the uncertainty of when life will return to normal can be difficult to think about and deal with. If you’re struggling to cope, feeling down or more worried than usual, help is at hand. Click here for a guide where you will find information, advice and support on your feelings… Read more »
Bereavement Support Information
Loosing someone you love can be very difficult, this leaflet can provide guidance on where you can gain help and support as well as useful contact numbers should you need to speak to someone about getting further support;Coronavirus bereavement support leaflet
Enhanced Summary Care Records – Sharing your Medical Records with other Healthcare Professionals
Opting Into Enhanced Summary Care Records means that your GP can share key clinical information from your medical records with other clinicians that will require access should they be involved in providing treatment to you whilst under their care. During COVID19 we recognise the priority for you to have this set. Please follow this link… Read more »
Supporting your mental health
Isolation and social distancing is very difficult for everybody. People with existing mental health issues can find it especially stressful, and those who haven’t previously experienced mental health issues may struggle to cope with isolation and the immense changes to our way of life. For more information please click here.
COVID 19 Update – Shielding Patients to be seen at Uppingham Surgery
Definition of Shielded patients People falling into this extremely vulnerable group include: Solid organ transplant recipients. People with specific cancers: people with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy people with lung cancer who are undergoing radical radiotherapy people with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma who are at… Read more »
COVID 19 – How Oakham Medical Practice is operating during the pandemic
During these difficult times, we would like to reassure our patients that we are trying our very best to provide treatment to our patients with the utmost safety and protection whilst we manage the day to workings of the Surgery during COVID 19. We do not need to know if you have symptoms but please… Read more »
Corona Virus Update
16th March 2020 UPDATE: Please be advised that as a further measure to manage the impact of COVID-19, we are now applying telephone triage across a large number of our patient appointments. When making appointments see a medical clinician this will result in an initial call from them to assess your clinical need, please do… Read more »
Flu Clinics
Oakham Medical Practice are now offering flu vaccines. As determined by NHS England, two sets of vaccines will be available for anyone who is eligible from the age of 18 yrs and over. The vaccines for over 65 yrs is called FLUAD and are available to all patients within that age group. Please contact the… Read more »
Registered GP Changes
Due to recent changes within the Practice, GP’s leaving and new GP’s joining, some patients may find their Registered GP has changed. This is unavoidable. However, you may still continue to book a routine appointment with a GP of your choice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your kind understanding.
Minor Injuries Unit at Rutland Memorial Hospital – May 2019
Statement on behalf of East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group and Oakham Medical Practice Following a positive meeting with East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group and Oakham Medical Practice are pleased to confirm that daytime minor injury services will continue to be delivered from Rutland Memorial Hospital for patients and visitors in Rutland… Read more »
GP Earnings 2017/18
GP Publication of Earnings 2017/18 Oakham Medical PracticeAccounts year end 31st March 2018 NHS England require that the net earnings of doctors engaged in the practice is publicised, and the required disclosure is shown below.However it should be noted that the prescribed method for calculating earnings is potentially misleading because it takes no account of… Read more »
Better Care Together Workshop on 26th February – to discuss Community Services Redesign
Dear all, Residents across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) have the opportunity to get involved in designing how community services provided by Leicester Partnership Trust (such as community nursing, intensive community support services and community beds) are provisioned. Several workshop events are being held – details below. This activity, known as the Community Services Redesign,… Read more »
VITRUCARE UPDATE (from Dynamic Health Systems)
Due to technical difficulties, you have not been able to use your VitruCare account over the last month, there was a major disruption in the NHS data centre that had damaged some of the VitruCare system software which needed to be repaired. The systems securing your data remained entirely intact and safe but we sincerely… Read more »
Service Personnel, Reservists, Veterans and Service Families
Healthwatch Rutland have developed an Armed Forces survey in partnership with Rutland County Council, Harborough District Council and South Kesteven District Council. The survey is now live and will run until April 2019. They are encouraging all serving members of the Armed Forces, Reservists, Veterans and extended family members to complete the survey, which will… Read more »
RAF – Befriending Service
Served in the RAF and feeling lonely or do you know someone who is? RAF have over 500 befrienders who have attended nationally accredited training support members of the RAF Community; to reduce social isolation and loneliness, as well as integrate individuals into their local community. The RAF Association actively supports the RAF family, both… Read more »
SMS Text Messaging Consent
As a Practice we believe that communication is key to informing our patients about important clinically relevant information, this includes sending you a confirmation of your appointment at the Practice, sending a reminder 24hrs before your appointment as well as informing you that we have recently received your blood results. It is also a useful… Read more »
Patient IT Liason – Assisting with SystmOne Online and Vitrucare
Need your SystmOne Online Password reset? Want to know more about Vitrucare? Please come along to find out more and get registered using SystmOne Online or Vitrucare (Vitrucare signup requires you to be Type 2 Diabetic, Hypertensive or COPD). We will be having an ‘A’ Level student volunteering to assist with patient IT issues when… Read more »
Oakham Medical Practice 2018/19 – Season Flu Campaign
All of our patients will be aware of the pressures faced during the Winter of 2017/18 and for that reason we wanted to advise you what our plans are for this year and how we are making sure that the INFLUENZA vaccination clinics ensure the best possible protection for our patients. All those over the… Read more »
Vitrucare
Vitrucare is an online Long Term Conditions self-management tool accessible via PC/Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone device (internet access required). If you have Diabetes, Hypertension or COPD, you can qualify to create an account for Vitrucare which shares information on how you can manage your Long Term Condition. It also allows you to record your weight… Read more »
Retirement of Dr Susan Martin
Following many years of service to the local community as a GP in Oakham and Market Overton/Somerby, Dr Susan Martin is to retire from her position at the Oakham Medical Practice and Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries in early December 2018. Dr Martin would like to convey her very best wishes to all her patients… Read more »
Armed Forces Covenant
Oakham Medical Practice / Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries, are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant but in addition, we are now registered with the RCGP as an accredited Armed Forces Veteran GP Practice. We would be pleased to hear from any Service Veteran if you have something we might be able to help with,… Read more »
Practice Privacy Notice for Patients
Your Information, Your Rights Being transparent and providing accessible information to patients about how we will use your personal information is a key element of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Our Practice Privacy Notice explains why we collect information about you and how that information may be… Read more »
Driveway Update
Due to a an unforeseen delay by the building contractors, the work to fix the driveway will now commence on the weekend of 2nd June 2018 for a period of a month, only working on the weekends (outside of surgery hours). They will need to use some of the patient carpark to hold their equipment/supplies… Read more »
Car Park Limited Access
The building contractors are due to start repairs on the Practice driveway on week commencing 30th April 2018, only working on the weekends (outside of surgery hours). They will need to use some of the patient carpark to hold their equipment/supplies which will mean for most of May, there will be limited access to car… Read more »
Rutland Admiral Nurse Service – Dementia Care
Do you care for a person with a dementia, or do you yourself have memory concerns or dementia? We’re here to help, and our new Rutland Admiral Nurse Service can support you and your family/support network through your journey. The Rutland Admiral Nurse Service is a new service that has been developed in partnership with… Read more »
SMS Text Messaging Service
We now have the facility to send SMS Text Messages to your mobile phone, with your permission. These may be used to remind you that you have an appointment booked and to notify you of your test results as well inviting you into clinic for your annual Influenza Vaccination or Diabetic Check etc. We will… Read more »
Military Veterans
If you have served in the Armed Forces / Royal Air / Royal Marines / Royal Navy, then we would like to know. Please inform us so we can update your medical records accordingly. Having this information means that if you need to be referred to the Hospital you may be fast tracked if your… Read more »
Telephone Systems
There has been substantial work done to see the change to the new telephone systems and we do appreciate your patience when it has not gone quite how it was planned. We are grateful and recognise the feedback which will be very useful when we carry out our 3 monthly review which is due late… Read more »
Update on General Dental Services Effective 01/12/2017
The urgent dental care services provided at the Dental Access Centre and the Dental Out of Hours service is being replaced by new General Dental Services practices providing urgent and routine dental care from 1 December 2017. JDRM Dental Care Limited will open two new dental practices to commence delivering services between 8am to 8pm,… Read more »
Referrals – The Responsibilities of Your Specialist
Referrals – the responsibilities of your specialist This leaflet has been put together by NHS England, British Medical Association (BMA) and the National Association for Patient Participation (NAPP) which describes what a patient can expect to happen if they are referred by their GP to see a specialist or consultant at a hospital or a… Read more »
Changes to Treatment of Patients with Lower Back – Effective 1st November 2017
The three clinical commissioning groups have all agreed that acupuncture, electrotherapies and injections will no longer be offered to patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for the treatment of lower back pain. Patients to be aware that they will not be referred for these treatments with effect from 1st November 2017. Those currently on a… Read more »
Change of Named GP Notification
Please be aware that we are adjusting some of the patient list sizes since Dr McAlindon has joined the Practice. As a result, you may find that your Named GP has changed, you may however, still be able to book an appointment to see the Named GP you had been assigned in the past.
Healthwatch Rutland Enter and View Report – Manton Hall Care Home
The Partners and Staff of Oakham Medical Practice are delighted to see that their work has been recognised again by Healthwatch Rutland in their recent “Enter and View” of the Manton Hall Care Home. We continue to work very hard with our Partners in Health, RCC and Healthwatch to ensure that the very best care… Read more »
Surgery Closures 2017-18
Dear Patients Please note the medical practice will be closed on the following afternoons between the hours of 1pm – 6:30pm, this is for staff training. To be confirmed Out of Hours Please visit the NHS Choices website medical advice or call NHS 111. Alternatively, view our Quick Advice for common conditions.
Care Quality Commission Inspection Report
Oakham Medical Practice was visited by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for a formal Inspection on 17 January 2017 and we are pleased to announce that the Practice achieved a “Good” grading across the whole service. The attached report is for public awareness and will be available on the CQC website from 18 April 2017.
Bronze Award for support to the Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence are pleased to confirm that your organisation has received the bronze award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We would like to thank you for your statement of intent to support defence personnel. The ERS recognises commitment and support from UK employers for defence personnel. The scheme comprises… Read more »
GP Earnings
All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in Oakham Medical Practice in the last financial year was £83,056 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 6 full time GPs and… Read more »
New General Practitioner for Oakham Medical Practice / Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries
Dr Leon Roberts joins Oakham Medical Practice as a General Practitioner after retiring from a military career as a Senior Medical Officer in the British Army spanning nearly 20 years. He has a specialist interest in Urgent and Unscheduled Primary Healthcare in the local community as well as General Practice. Dr Roberts also works in… Read more »
Changes to prescribing at this surgery
Oakham Medical Practice as a provider of Primary Healthcare commissioned through the East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group have been asked to share the attached document with you. It explains some of the measures being taken to reduce prescribing costs and identifies that in several areas, it is cheaper to purchase medication over the… Read more »
Dementia 2020 Citizens’ Engagement Programme
The link below is to the Department of Health National Dementia Survey and Engagement Toolkit. It is a survey for those who have received a diagnosis of dementia in the past two years and those who provide unpaid care or support to a family member, friend, or neighbour who has been diagnosed with dementia in the… Read more »
Practice/Surgery restructuring
Following population growth and the additional work this has generated, the Practice/Surgeries have decided to split internal functional activities and employ two Practice Managers. This is not an increase in staff but rather, a restructuring process that allows two managers to focus on specific areas of the workplace and ensure that our patients receive a… Read more »
Important Patient Information Notice
Oakham Medical Practice Conversion from Emis to SystmOnline Many of our patients will be aware that the practice has received funding to migrate our clinical information system to a new provider – systmone. Following notification of this change to our patients at the end of July, we wanted to advise you of the key milestones…. Read more »
New Clinical Records System – SystmOne
Responding to patient requests for a dynamic approach to the delivery of Primary Care, Oakham Medical Practice will be migrating to a new clinical computer software system called SystmOne, going live on Tuesday 1st November 2016. This is a major piece of work for the Practice team and we would ask for your help, support… Read more »
New full-time GP (Partner) recruited
The Partners of Oakham Medical Practice and Market Overton and Somerby Surgeries are delighted to announce the recruitment of a new GP Partner to the Practice in Oakham, who will start work on 01 Sept 2016. Working predominantly at the Oakham Medical Practice, Dr McAlindon will be joining the Practice during an exciting period of… Read more »
Named Accountable GP
The current NHS contract states that all practices must allocate their patients a named accountable GP. Your named accountable GP will have overall responsibility for the care and support provided to you. This does not prevent you from seeing another GP of your choice if you wish. We have been asked to advise all our… Read more »
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