NHS Beacon Services TEEHEY LANE MEDICAL CENTRE 66-68 Teehey Lane Wirral CH63 Tel: 0151 608 2519 Fax: 0151 608 9249 Editorial Team Mr. Muhammad Ahmed* Mrs. Joanne Griffiths Dr. M. Salahuddin Winter 2014 Email: m.salahuddin2@nhs.net; Welcome The Staff and the Doctors at Teehey Lane Medical Centre welcome all the new and existing patients. We appreciate the help and support received by our patients during improving our services. We will continue to provide high quality care services to our patients. New Gynaecology Services: We are happy to inform you that we are providing Gynecology Services as mentioned in our previous newsletter. The Electronic Prescription Service will also be available by this month allowing patients to receive their medicines or appliance from the place they choose. 40 Years of Service Excellence Award presented to DR. M. SALAHUDDIN Dr. M Salahuddin has been associated with NHS over four decades and in his presence, the surgery, he owned went through various transformations to become an excellent medical centre today – recognised through various awards. He himself had been awarded twice as GP of the Year 2008 & 2011. In 2011, he acquired Teehey Lane Medical Centre and brought revolutionary changes by introducing new services and widening of surgery space, providing more convenience to the patients. PATIENTS GETTING SAME DAY OR THE DAY OF CHOICE APPOINTMENT . Contents Welcome 1 Over 75? 1 Flu Jab 1 Surgery News 2 Other News 2 Our Staff DOCTORS Dr. M. Salahuddin (Male) Dr. A. Sagar (Female) Dr. M. Syed (Female) Dr. S. Mehboob (Female) Dr. A. Hussain (Male) PRACTICE Practice Manager Joanne Griffiths The surgery proved its commitment by providing quality and timely care to our pa- Business Manager Muhammad Ahmed tients. Almost 100% of our patients get same day or the day of their choice. ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SERVICE (EPS) The EPS is an NHS Service. It gives you the chance, how your GP send your prescription to the place you choose to get your medicines or appliances from. You will not have to visit your GP Practice to pick your paper prescription, neither wait longer at pharmacy - GP will send it electronically to the place you choose. Over 75? If you are patient aged over 75, you will have a named GP and dedicated phone line . Your GP will ensure you receive access to all appropriate services and coordination of care with various health and social professionals. Please feel free to call our reception at 0151-6082519 for further information. Get the jab, get flu safe September will be the time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families, get flu safe with a free flu jab. Flu is highly contagious virus which anyone can catch. Those at greater risk from flu includes people aged 65 & over, pregnant women, and those with health conditions such as severe asthma, diabetes, chest and heart conditions. FLU clinic starts from September. Contact your surgery to arrange an appointment. It’s quick, safe and free for those most at risk from the virus. Feel free to visit our website at www.teeheylanemedical.co.uk Secretary Lynn Pendleton Receptionists Lorraine Lepts (Senior) Leanne Henry Jan Stephens Jacey Basnett Apryl Williams (Trainee) IT/Data Manager Muhammad Ahmed Practice Nurses Louise Rendell Physiotherapist Mike Jones Health Care Assts. Leanne Henry Teehey Lane Newsletter Page 2 Other News Surgery News Muhammad Ahmed has joined the surgery as a Business Manager. Apryl Williams has joined the practice as a Reception Trainee. Quality at Teehey Lane Medical Centre- Like previous years, this year we have achieved over 97% of Quality and Outcome targets on clinical and organisational indicators. Patient Information Leaflets –We are regularly updating and improving information leaflets. You can now downloaded these information leaflets . Online Appointment Booking and Prescriptions—You can now order prescription and book appointment online, also make electronic prescriptions. Simply visit our website. Flu Vaccination Programme 2014-15. The programme is expected to start by late September. Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. NHS Health Check Above 40? Don’t forget to visit your surgery for routine health check. The Health Check may prevent the onset of stroke, heart diseases, diabetes and kidney disease. The Health Check is a few straightforward health tests and simple questions about your medical history. To book an appointment with us call 0151 608 2519. Late Evening Surgery GP Appointment Timetable Days Mornings Evenings Late Monday 9:009:00- 11:00 16:00 – 18:00 Tuesday 9:009:00- 11:00 16:00 – 18:00 Wednesday 9:009:00- 11:00 16:00 – 18:00 Thursday 9:009:00- 11:00 16:00 – 18:00 Friday 9:009:00- 11:00 16:00 – 18:00 Centre Timetable Reception Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:30 Morning Surgery Evening Surgery 09:00 - 11:00 16:00 - 18:00 Monday and Thursday 18:30 - 20:00 Surgery Late 18:30 – 20:00 18:30 – 20:00 Useful Numbers NHS Direct 0845 4647 Walk-in-Centre 488 3706 Out of Hours 678 8496 Contact us We welcome any comments from our patients. Please contact either Joanne Griffiths Practice Manager (0151) 608 2519 or Muhammad Ahmed Business Manager. Please visit our website at www.teeheylanemedical.co.uk for We have established PPG which a positive line of communication with patients. Kindly register your name by calling at reception if you want to be a part of it. We have been running late evening surgery now for over 2 years. Every Monday and Thursday evening, 18:30—20:00. Risks from Sunshine Summer means better weather , time outside to enjoy ourselves; don’t forget some simple health care precautions. Sunshine, even in the UK means there is a need to wear protective clothing, sunhats, sunglasses and sunscreens. Don’t forget to stay in sunlight and grasp some Vitamin D. In House Services        Physiotherapy Counsellor Psychiatrist Yellow Fever Vaccine Advice Stop Smoking Gynaecology Our Website www.teeheylanemedical.co.uk Request your prescriptions, and submit your comments and suggestions online.