Northwood and Alvechurch Medical Practice

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Hello! If you are self-isolating and in need, we may be able to help you with shopping, collecting prescriptions, posting letters, dog walking, or just a chat on the phone. … [continue] Need help when self-isolating?

Flu Vaccinations FLUAD Sequirus for patients aged 65 years and over are expected to be delivered to the surgery in September. We will be hosting some Saturday clinics which are … [continue] Flu Vaccinations – Date for Diary

The surgery will be closed between 1pm and 2pm on Thursday 17th October 2019 for staff training.

New services providing long acting reversible contraception, chlamydia screening and free hearing screening  are now available at the practice. You don’t need to be a registered patient to qualify. See the … [continue] New clinics available

The Alzeimers Society will be running clinics within Northwood and Alvechurch Medical Centre’s on Alvechurch Clinic Thursday January 11th, February 8th and March 8th Northwood Clinics Thursday January 18th, February … [continue] Alzeimers Society

Military Veterans – Priority NHS Care and Welfare Support.

Patients can register to use our on-line appointment booking and repeat prescription ordering service. This service is available 24/7 as long as you have access to a computer.

Should you require medical advice during the times we are closed Please dial NHS 111 or visit Katie Road Walk-in Centre between 8am to 8pm 7 days a week Katie … [continue] PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Will come into force by 1st April 2015, SUMMARY CARE RECORDS Summary Care Records (SCR) is a new NHS Computer System. It is a record which has information about the medication you … [continue] Summary Care Records

This is a government initiative which requires patients to answer one question if they would recommend the practice to family or friends. Please complete the Friends and Family test. We value all feed back.

The practice is conducting a survey on the services we provide to patients who have a long term conditions such as Diabetes or Chronic Heart Disease. We aim to provide … [continue] PATIENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY

A NEW WAY TO GET YOUR MEDICATION The Practice is now offering a new service.  Electronic Prescriptions.  If you would like to use this service you can nominate a preferred Pharmacy … [continue] ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SERVICE

A minor illness can get worse quickly when you’re over 60, so early advice is the best advice. Visit the NHS Better Again website for more information.

This is available to all patients 65 years and over who have not received the vaccine previously.

A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease is available on the NHS to certain people in their 70s. The shingles vaccine is given as a single injection … [continue] SHINGLES VACCINE