The Abingdon Medical Practice

Carers Network - support for carers

Are you a carer? Do you look after someone? A parent, a partner, a friend or neighbour?

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Friends and Family Test 2019

The Friends and Family Test is a feedback tool that you can use to suggest improvements or encourage the staff at the Abingdon. It is available as a Paper copy available in Reception and through SystmOnline or this web site (see Home page). Please ask at Reception for further details. Thank you for all the feedback both positive and negative for January, February and March 2019.

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Thank you for your Friends and Family Responses for October 2018

Every month we need to submit at least five items of feedback for the Friends and Family Test (FFT). This is available as paper print outs in Reception and also on the SystmOnline and the Practice web sites. Due to a shortage this month we texted all the patients who had been seen in the first 2 weeks of October. Thank you for your amazing response, it is lovely for the staff to get such positive feedback. The FFT is a quick easy way to feedback any ideas you might have on how we can improve the service we provide.

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Junior Epipen® shortage

As a parent or carer of a child with a severe allergy you might already know about a problem with the supply of Epipen Junior 150mcg which is expected to last several months. Experts in children’s allergies have developed this advice to support you in the following letter from Dr Aidan Fowler National Director of Patient Safety.

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Latest Healthwatch Patient Representation News Letter

See the latest Healthwatch Patient Representation for Central West London news letter

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PRESCRIBING WISELY

The ‘Prescribing Wisely’ campaign will try and reduce spending on medicines and also reduce waste.

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One You Couch to 5K app

The One You Couch to 5k app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. There is now a choice of 5 trainers to support and motivate you every step of the way, telling you when to walk and when to run.

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NO SMOKING DAY - 14th March

It’s No Smoking Day on 14 March - the perfect time to quit smoking.

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HealthyHearts - New Free Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Service

Do you feel you could benefit from Weight Management Courses, Physical Activity Courses, Stop Smoking Support. Ring 020 3434 2500.

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WINTER 2017 FLU INJECTIONS

The injected flu vaccine is now available at the Abingdon Medical Practice. It is offered free of charge on the NHS to people who are at risk. This is to ensure they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications. You may be eligible to receive a free flu jab if you are 65 years of age or over, are pregnant or have certain medical conditions

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