Bedford House Medical Centre AUGUST NEWSLETTER Opening Hours 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday CLOSED Saturday and Sunday APPOINTMENT TEXT REMINDER SERVICE We use an appointment text reminder service. It reminds you 24 hours before your appointment so you don’t forget. If you want to take advantage of this service please ensure that your mobile telephone number is up to date. Please see our receptionist for further details. EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS You can now book to see a GP, Practice Nurse or a Health Care Assistant in Tameside at evenings and weekends These appointments are available 6.30pm – 8.00pm weekdays 9.00am – midday Saturday and Sunday Appointments can only be made via your surgery and are available at Ashton GP Service on Old Street – there are also services in Hyde and Glossop Please pick up a leaflet or see a member of staff for further details. Waiting Times Unfortunately, there will be times when the Doctor or Nurse may be running late for various reasons. If you have not been seen after 30 minutes from your appointment time, please speak to a receptionist. Your co-operation and patience is appreciated. www.BedfordHouseMedicalCentre.co.uk

In-Practice Pharmacist Food Banks On average the Practice sends 5 bags of food each month donated by patients and staff to the local food bank in aid of Trussell Trust Charity. In the past year the food bank fed 2343 adults and 1203 children in the Tameside area. Many thanks for your support – please keep up the good work. Pharmacy Minor Ailments Scheme   Some local pharmacies run the above scheme that can deal with common health problems such as aches and pains, skin conditions and stomach upsets. The pharmacist will access your needs, give you advice, suggest medicines if appropriate and refer you to a GP if necessary. If the pharmacist provides medicines as part of the minor ailments scheme, you get the medicines on the NHS. If you normally pay for prescriptions, this charge will still apply. If you are exempt – you won’t pay for the medication. In-Practice Pharmacist We have a trained Pharmacist working at the Practice who may contact you with regards your medication. Jiten is also available to answer any queries you may have with any of your medicines. Jiten is available at the Practice on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday between the hours of 3.00pm – 6.00pm www.BedfordHouseMedicalCentre.co.uk