Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
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Access to medical records
In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Access to Health Records Act, patients may request to see their medical records. Such requests should be made through the practice ... [continue] Access to medical records
Carers
Bury Carers’ Hub Bury Carers’ Hub provides a single point of access for all adult Carers (18+) supporting another adult living in Bury. The Hub exists to ensure that Carers ... [continue] Carers
Chaperones
The Practice is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment and operates a Chaperone policy to benefit both patients and staff. All consultations, examinations and investigations are potentially distressing and ... [continue] Chaperones
Complaints
We make every effort to give the best service possible to everyone who attends our practice. Most problems can be sorted out quickly and easily, often at the time they ... [continue] Complaints
Data Provision Notice Physical Health Checks for people with Severe Mental Illness
NHS England has directed NHS Digital to collect and analyse data in connection with Physical Health Checks for people with Severe Mental Illness. The data will allow monitoring of progress ... [continue] Data Provision Notice Physical Health Checks for people with Severe Mental Illness
Dental
Need urgent dental care? Call 0333 332 3800, available from 8am-10pm everyday, including weekends and bank holidays. Please note: The above number should NOT be used by patients who have ... [continue] Dental
Freedom of Information
Information about the General Practitioners and the practice required for disclosure under this act can be made available to the public. All requests for such information should be made to ... [continue] Freedom of Information
How to Register
How to register New patients can register in the following ways: You may call into the surgery to complete our New Patient Registration Forms. You may register register online. ... [continue] How to Register
Medication to Delay Periods
Please note the practice will no longer prescribe Norethisterone (medication to delay periods) for travel/event purposes as this is not a medical problem. Period delay medication can be obtained from online pharmacies such ... [continue] Medication to Delay Periods
Older People’s Staying Well Team
The Staying Well Team is a project for over 50’s provided by Bury Council. The Staying Well Team will help you to ensure you are receiving great all round care and support, ... [continue] Older People’s Staying Well Team
Patient confidentiality
The practice complies with data protection and access to medical records legislation. Identifiable information about you will be shared with others in the following circumstances: To provide further medical treatment ... [continue] Patient confidentiality
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Practice Newsletter
Summer 2023 Newsletter (Click images to enlarge)
Privacy Policy and Sharing Patient Records
When you are offered an appointment at one of the Bury GP Federation Extended Access Hubs outside of the Practices normal opening hours, you will be asked for your consent ... [continue] Privacy Policy and Sharing Patient Records
Tablets For Fear of Flying: Why We Don’t Prescribe Them Any More
People sometimes ask the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam, or similar drugs like lorazepam, temazepam or clonazepam, for fear of flying or to help sleep during flights. Prescribing these ... [continue] Tablets For Fear of Flying: Why We Don’t Prescribe Them Any More
Travel Vaccines
Travel Vaccinations Please see the image below for information on travel vaccinations given at the practice.
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling or writing to us. Alternatively you can complete the online form. If you move outside the ... [continue] Updating your details
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for the personal ... [continue] Using this website
Veterans
A veteran is someone who has served in the armed forces for at least one day. There are around 2.6 million veterans in the UK. When servicemen and women leave ... [continue] Veterans
Violent or abusive behaviour
The NHS operate a zero tolerance policy with regard to violence and abuse and the practice has the right to remove violent patients from the list with immediate effect in ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Your NHS Data Matters – Manage Your Choice
Make Your Choice Choose if data from your health records is shared for research and planning More information on this topic can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/manage-your-choice/ If you wish to ... [continue] Your NHS Data Matters – Manage Your Choice
Research Studies
Research Study 1: EXHALE-2 Severe eosinophilic asthma is a type of asthma driven by high levels of a type of white blood cell called eosinophils. If you have high levels ... [continue] Research Studies
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 16th April, 2020
