WELCOME TO SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

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DIY Health Check Would you like to know your blood pressure? Would you like to know your height and weight? Please feel free to use our blood pressure monitoring machine, electronic scales and height measure located in the room to the left of the reception desk. Please complete the form provided (in the room) and hand it to someone on reception.

PATIENT INVOLVEMENT GROUP Shipley and Westcliffe Medical Practices now have a joint Patient Involvement Group. If you would like find out more about the practices and have your say on future services come along to the next meeting: Thursday, 24th November 2016 - 4.30pm at Westcliffe Medical Practice.

Want to stop smoking?? . Our practice nurses can give you all the help you need to free yourself from the addiction with medications, positive advice and support.

RESULTS Please remember that you must phone or call in to the surgery to receive test results. Some results take longer than other and therefore we advise that you wait 7 days for results. Please bare in mind that our receptionists are unable to and are not qualified to answer any questions you may have regarding your test results.

SELF ARRIVAL SCREEN You may have noticed our Self-Arrival Screen on the wall to the left of reception. It is quite simple to use, just touch the screen and it will ask you for: The date and month you were born The first letter of your surname.

COMPLAINTS If you have a complaint or concern about the service that you have received or any member of staff please let us know. If you would like further information on the complaints procedure please ask at reception. Likewise if you would like share any positive feedback in relation to the practice or individual member of staff, please do so.

Feedback forms are available on the reception desk or online at shipleymedicalpractice.nhs.uk

SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC We are no longer running a sexual health drop-in clinic on Thursday evenings. Locala Bradford Sexual Health is a free and confidential Contraception & Sexual Health service across Bradford & Airedale. Call 030 3330 9500 for details

Tell us today Please speak to one of our receptionists or pick up a form from our reception desk

FLU IS HIGHLY INFECTIOUS PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FLU AND CAN KILL! PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM FLU

Are you at risk from FLU? If you are aged 65 or over, or suffer from chronic disease (such as heart, lung, liver, kidney or neurological disease) have diabetes, a weak immune system due to disease or treatment or if you are pregnant, then you may be at risk of flu*. Those living in long-stay residential homes or carers should also receive a flu vaccination. You may also be aware that there is a planned childhood seasonal influenza vaccination programme. *This list is not exhaustive. Your GP may recommend vaccination in other clinical situations. Please speak to your healthcare practitioner for details.

SO ASK AT RECEPTION ABOUT Did you know? Flu vaccinations are free of charge for those who fall within the at risk groups. Flu viruses and vaccines change so it is important that you receive your vaccination annually. Flu is not the same as a bad cold. Symptoms tend to be more severe and last for longer. SO ASK AT RECEPTION ABOUT THE FLU VACCINE NOW!

ASK ABOUT A VACCINATION NOW!