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Please be aware that the new telephone system that has been installed at Newport Surgery records telephone calls. The recordings are for staff training and patient safety reasons.
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UTI Protocol
If you have a UTI please check our protocol
Samples
If you are leaving a sample please see reception. We now require a short form to be completed and the sample to be placed in a bag provided by 3pm
You will no longer be able to leave any samples in Room 10; thank you for your co-operation.
Do you want to lose weight and get fitter for free?
As a patient of this surgery, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to take part in an award winning effective weight management programme delivered by ACE Lifestyle. Are you concerned about your weight? Being overweight increases your risk of a range of health problems such as:
If you have been diagnosed with one of these conditions, losing weight and getting fitter can help improve your condition and reduce health risks.
What does it involve? My Weight Matters is a 12 week programme combining dietary advice, physical activity and tips to help you gain control. There are structured weekly guides covering a range of topics and you will be asked to keep a regular food diary and set yourself achievable goals, which help you to work towards making changes to your lifestyle and maintain them for the future. How can I take part?
Simply call the Weight Management helpline on 0800 022 4524 (option 3) and you will talk to a specialist weight management practitioner who will assess your needs, offer a range of options and will help you find one that is convenient and suitable for you, this may be:
Is a highly successful programme that has been running in Essex for over 7 years, is based on NHS best practice with proven long-term outcomes. There is NO CHARGE to participate in the programme, but we do ask that you are motivated and ready to make changes. For more information and to get started simply phone the weight management helpline: 0800 022 4524 (option 3)
Alternatively you can register on line by visiting our website: |
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Welcome to Newport Surgery
We are confident that our website will provide clear and concise help and give our patients the information they require in an easy and convenient format. It has been designed with the patient’s needs at the forefront of everything, from checking surgery times to letting us know what you think of us.
Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment.
Order a repeat prescription by clicking https://florey.accurx.com/p/F81034
on the NHS App or drop the paper request into the surgery.
Online Services
You can contact us about a medical, administrative or prescription issue by clicking https://florey.accurx.com/p/F81034
Evening and Weekend Appointments
You can now see a GP or another healthcare professional on weekday evenings and weekends. To book an appointment please call the surgery. To find out more about the service including the treatment centres where you may be seen, please go to https://hucweb.co.uk/services/gp-extended-access/
If you have booked an evening or weekend appointment in West Essex via your GP surgery and need to cancel or change it, please ring NHS111 and select option 3.
Partners in Care
Once registered, patients and healthcare professionals work together to ensure the most appropriate care is provided. This partnership philosophy extends even further and our active patient group exists to make sure that patient needs and the practice offering are always heading in the same direction.
Access
The practice has a large car park with a reserved space for the disabled. There is a ramp in the car park which allows access around the surgery to the front door. All patient services are provided at ground level. A disabled patients' WC is situated opposite the consulting rooms. If access proves difficult to any of our disabled patients we would be happy to consider suggestions for improvement. A bicycle park is situated in the car park.
Patient Participation Group (PPG) Meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend our PPG meetings to voice their views, concerns and constructive criticisms. Our most recent PPG meeting took place on Thursday 1st August. If you would like to see the minutes please click on the link below.
Newport Surgery PPG Meeting5.12.2023
Surgery Updates
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Opening Times
Opening Times
The phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 - 18:30 (no lunchtime closure).
The doors close at 18:15
We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
Surgeries are conducted at varying times within the opening hours of 8.00am - 6.15pm. The normal consultation time is 10 minutes.
If you as patient feel that you need longer than 10 minutes or have multiple problems to discuss please book a double appointment.