Would you like a free MOT?

• Blood pressure testing
• Check your weight and BMI
• Diet, exercise and alcohol advice
• How to quit smoking
• Interactive sessions for all the family

2nd - 8th November is National Obesity Week

About half of all adults have an inaccurate picture of their own weight. Do you really know if yours is ‘about right?’

Don't risk your health for the sake of vanity. Get a real measure of your BMI.

In line with existing practice policy from 1st November 2009 repeat prescription requests will no longer be taken over the telephone.

The Patient Participation Group have been consulted and are in full support of the practice reinforcing this rule.

You are entitled to a pneumonia injection:

• if you are in any of the flu ’at risk groups’

if you are over 65 years old or born before 1st April 1945

For more information please collect from reception the flu & pneumonia patient information leaflet.

We have an exciting vacancy for a Part-time Medical Receptionist.

Full details, including person specification and job description can be found here

We are a forward thinking, friendly practice who values people and their contribution to the organisation at all levels.

We are pleased to be taking part in the Healthy Town Trail on Saturday 19th September 2009 10.00am—2pm

Come and find out how you and your family can be healthier and happier by taking the opportunity to ask some of our therapists for their FREE advice in friendly and relaxed surroundings.

We would like to highlight that since 1st April 2009, cancer patients in England have been eligible for free prescriptions.

We have an exciting vacancy for a Clinical Research Nurse.

Full details, including person specification and job description can be found here

We are a forward thinking, friendly practice who values people and their contribution to the organisation at all levels.

Flu sessions will be held this year for our patients from 8.30am-12.30pm, on the following dates:

Saturday 10th, 17th, 24th October 2009

And if required – Saturday 14th & 21st November 2009

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) recognises the importance of keeping fit & healthy. It also understands that some patients may wish to expand their social circle and may like to get involved in something which is fun.