News from Pickering Surgery

On-line EMIS Access Expands

Health Care Assistant appointments are now available on-line. EMIS Access is the convenient way to book your appointments and order repeat medication over the internet.

Book your next GP appointment via the  internet and avoid busy phone lines. It’s quick and easy to use, with easy to follow screens and prompts to ensure it’s simple for you to view, book or cancel appointments – whatever time of the day or night.

When you book an appointment, you will receive confirmation immediately. There is no need to re-confirm by email or telephone – just arrive promptly on the day.

Request repeat prescriptions without visiting the surgery or pharmacy. Use the internet to quickly order any repeat   prescriptions that are due. Once requested, simply collect your medication from the chemist or our dispensary.

Note: Please allow 2 working days for your request to be processed.

All these services are available by logging on to www.patient.co.uk

If you are interested in registering for this facility, please contact our computer co-ordinators, Greta Laidler or Siobhan Gorman on 01751 471294 / 471295 between 10am and 12 noon, to arrange an appointment.

Opening Times Review

We are looking at ways in which we can improve our service to you. If the practice were to offer additional morning openings; between 07:00 and 08:00 would you find these appointments useful? Let us know by filling in a slip at the dispensary counter in our Southgate branch.

Ryedale Stroke Group

Summer timetable:

SunWalk Newcastle 2008

Got any buttons for our Bras?
Some of our staff are entering the SunWalk Newcastle 2008 this year in Newcastle on the 7th September and they need your help.
Do you have any pink buttons you could let them have to decorate their bras with for the occasion?
The 13 mile walk – Half a Marathon is in aid of Breast Cancer charities. Your  donations of pink buttons or money will be warmly welcomed.

Repeat Prescriptions

Phone requests are now being taken only between 2pm & 5pm. This change is in the interests of safety; allowing the dispensers to work with fewer interruptions will ensure they are able to make up your requests accurately. We are now offering 24 hour access to make requests online through EMIS Access. (See the information on EMIS  on how to register for this service).

Access to Urgent Dental Care

If you are not registered with an NHS dental practice and have a dental emergency during normal working hours please contact your local Emergency  Dental Service on 01723 342742 from 8.30am. to book an appointment.

Our new single contact number:

Tel: 0844 815 11 30
This call is charged at a Lo-call Rate
Outside the UK:  +44(0) 870 111 45 41
Fax: 0844 815 11 29

John Fletcher, Practice Manager.