Practice News
Iris
IRIS is a general practice-based domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme. IRIS ensures that primary care practitioners can respond effectively to domestic violence and abuse and that specialist support is available for patients. The programme provides two specialist members of staff, the Advocate Educator (a DVA worker) and the Clinical Lead (a GP/healthcare practitioner) who work together to train practices about DVA. The AE provides specialist support and advocacy services for patients affected by abuse.
We are proud to be an ‘IRIS’ practice. This means that the staff in this practice are trained about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to provide support. You can talk to doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family. You can also contact My Sisters Place and ask to speak to the IRIS worker, ‘IRIS Advocate Educator’.
www.mysistersplace.co.uk 01642 241864
Mounjaro
- Mounjaro will only be available for specific groups of patients with certain health conditions, which means only a few patients in each practice will qualify.
- The details on how GPs will administer these injections are still being finalised.
Lung Health
Targeted Lung Health Checks are offered to people aged 55 to 74 who are current or former smokers.
If you live in Middlesbrough and receive an invitation to have your lungs checked please book an appointment.
Look after the health of your lungs!
#LoveYourLungs
Practice Newsletter Jan 2023
Our January 2023 Newsletter is now available to view online via the widget on our home page.
This includes information on;
- New eConsult System
- NHS App
- New Self-Referral Information
- Staff recruitment
- Friends & Family Feedback
- Flu Vaccinations
- NHS Health Checks
- You said, We did
Healthwatch Middlesbrough
If you would like to attend please complete the registration form by clicking
OOH Service
If you are in need of urgent GP or Advanced Nurse Assistance dont forget you can contact 111 via telephone or online and book an appointment to be seen at either
Middlesbrough One Life
OR
Redcar Primary Care Hospital
Opening hours 6pm-8am Monday to Friday & 24hours at weekends.
New Phone System
*PATIENT NOTICE*
Our new Telephone System has launched today 12th September!
We hope this will run smoothly but please bear with us and we will update you if any issues arise.
DNA'S
NO SHOW APPOINTMENTS
IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT PLEASE CANCEL THIS IN ADVANCE.
IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS WE HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF 137 PEOPLE WHO DID NOT ATTEND APPOINTMENTS AND DID NOT LET US KNOW.
This results in appointment slots going to waste which not only wastes our clinicians time but also prevents those who really need appointments from being able to get booked in instead.
We of course understand there are circumstances beyond your control that may result in a missed appointment but where possible please make the surgery aware as soon as you can.
eConsult
- eConsult Requests -
Please be mindful that eConsults should only be used for non urgent issues.
Although eConsult will not let you submit a request if your answers indicate you need immediate medical attention, sometimes if patients do not provide enough detail on the form these can filter through the system and potentially delay emergency treatment.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
—OUR PATIENT LIST IS OPEN—
We are still accepting new patients!
If you would like to join our practice please click on the link below and complete both online registration forms. Alternatively, please ask at reception.
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https://www.acklammedicalcentre.co.uk/edit/new-patients
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