We are a Vaccine Positive practice
We know nothing in life matters more than your child. We share this view. This is why we are a ‘Vaccine Positive’ practice. This means we: Confidently and positively promote giving all the NHS childhood vaccinations. Are always willing to discuss any questions you have about your child’s vaccinations. Will always follow things up with […]
Clinical Practice Research Datalink
This practice contributes to the Clinical Practice Research Datalink Information in patient records is important for medical research to develop new treatments and test the safety of medicines. This practice supports medical research by sending some of the information from patient records to the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). CPRD is a Government organisation that provides anonymised […]
World Immunisation Week
Maternal whooping cough vaccine 2022 data shows the average vaccine uptake across England has dropped to 61.5%, its lowest level since 2016. The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine is given to pregnant women to help protect their babies against whooping cough from birth during their first weeks of life. Whooping cough can be a serious, life […]
Flu cases on the rise, vaccines available until 31 March
This winter we have seen an increase of flu , reduced exposure to flu (due to previous year protections) have led to lower natural immunity and so far during the 2022 to 2023 season the highest levels of flu for over a decade have been seen – with hospital admission rates at a very high […]
Breast Screening
Dear Patient We support the national breast screening programme The NHS Breast Screening Programme invites all women aged between 50 and 70 for screening every three years. This means having a special X-ray called a mammogram. We strongly encourage you to attend as soon as you are invited. The mammograms are done from a mobile scanner and so if […]
Birthday Bloods
Dear Patient ‘Birthday Bloods’: a simple rule about medication and other reviews at the surgery. At Ridgacre, we try to sort out your medical reviews in as few visits to the surgery as possible. We think this is better for you and helps us too. To do this we have a simple rule: to bring […]
Patient Feedback Survey
We are pleased to share the results of our national, independent survey from 2022. This shows that, despite the well-publicised pressure on the NHS Generally, we are maintaining our position by comparison with other practices in the city and across the country. Thank you to all our patients who took part. We continually adjust our […]
Opiate Drugs and Other Pain Medications of Concern
Dear Patient As your medical team we are worried about the ‘opiate epidemic’ in the USA, and concern that similar problems are arising in the UK. We are sharing this information sheet with you to involve you in the discussion about these medicines and to protect you from possible harm. The commonly used drugs in […]
Sleeping Tablets and Tranquillisers
Dear Patient As your medical team we are wary about the overuse of sleeping tablets (tranquillisers), and the risks of taking them in the long term. We are sharing this information sheet with you to involve you in the discussion about these medicines, to avoid harm, and to help you reduce and stop them if […]
Record Access
The NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that people want to be able to access their health records. It can help you see test results faster. It also lets you read and review notes from your appointments in your own time. We’re now letting you […]
