Bedford House Medical Centre Dr Hamilton and Named GP Opening Hours 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday CLOSED Saturday and Sunday Dr Hamilton and Named GP Please note Dr Hamilton left the Practice on Friday 31st March 2017 for pastures new and we would like to wish him every best wish for the future and thank him for his hard work whilst at the Surgery. Any patient who had Dr Hamilton listed as their nominated GP has been transferred to Dr.Razzaq. Please note, this does not affect your right to see any Doctor in the Practice, however, if you are not happy with this decision, please see a Receptionist who will be happy to change this to a Doctor of your choice. Due to time constraints and cost, letters will not be sent out to patients to advise of this. Dr Omair Razzaq We welcome full time Dr Omair Razzaq. Dr Razzaq will be available Monday to Thursday. EASTER CLOSING Please note the Surgery will be closed on the following days :- Friday 14th April Monday 17th April If you require medical assistance whilst the Surgery is closed, please contact 111 or attend the Walk-in Centre on Old Street APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER www.BedfordHouseMedicalCentre.co.uk

PARKINSON’S AWARENESS WEEK BEING THERE – TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP 10-16 April 2017 Denton Methodist Church, Hyde Road, Denton, M34 3AQ April 10th 1pm – 4pm Drop in for information on any aspect of Parkinson’s Supported by :- Parkinson’s UK Tameside & Glossop Parkinson’s Support Group Tameside Community Response Service Healthy Minds Carers Centre BEING THERE – TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP This is a new service providing volunteer home support/befrienders to people living with cancer or any other life limiting illness in Tameside and Glossop. Home support volunteers can assist with practical activities e.g., help with shopping and also provide emotional support/befriending and respite sitting. In addition, they also have a couple of volunteer drivers who are able to provide hospital transport for those who require ongoing medical treatment e.g., chemo and radiotherapy or other appointments. There is no charge for the service but they may ask for donations. Patients can self-refer online via their website www.beingthere.org.uk Or call 0834 123 23 29 Please note, this service should be used at the discretion of patients as the Practice cannot accept any responsibility if any patient is not satisfied with the service. All our newsletters are on our website at www.Bedfordhousemedicalcentre.co.uk www.BedfordHouseMedicalCentre.co.uk