GPs can only prescribe weight loss injections (such as Mounjaro) once a full wraparound support service is in place locally. This includes a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity programme which patients must engage with for at least 9 months. We are currently waiting for this service to be put in place by the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (commissioners of NHS services) meaning we remain unable to prescribe weight loss injections at this current time.
In the month of May 2025 67 appointments were missed at this practice This equates to 17¼ hours wasted time.
Thank you to all our patients who have taken the time to complete our Friends & Family Test following their appointments over the past month.
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks.
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Every missed appointment costs the NHS money. If you are unable to attend an appointment it is vital you contact the surgery to cancel the appointment to make it available for another patient.
NHS South Yorkshire are supporting health and care staff across the region to stop aggressive and abusive behaviour from patients and members of the public under a zero-tolerance approach and public campaign backed by South Yorkshire Police called #NotInADaysWork.
Please be aware our phone lines are down this morning. Please bear with us as we try to get this fixed
The "Swap to Stop" scheme is a UK government initiative, in partnership with the NHS, that encourages smokers to switch from cigarettes to vaping, offering free vape starter kits and support to help quit smoking.
The Spring Covid booster campaign will start on 1 April and run until 17 June.
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