BACON LANE SURGERY Practice Update

January 2016 Volume 1, Number 1

In This Issue

• Important News

• Dementia Roadshow

• New Born Registrations

• Child vaccinations

• Flu vaccination

• Stay Well this Winter

Leaflets & Info • Specsavers Hearing

Service

• Walk-In & UCC Centres

• Exercise on referral

Just for Fun! • Wordsearch

Complete & Return • Family & Friends Test

Contact Us

Tel: 020 8952 5073

Fax: 020 8905 6658

www.baconlanesurgery.co.uk

baconlane.surgery@nhs.net

We bid you farewell, goodbye & good luck!

Dr Lad will unfortunately be leaving the practice from the end of April

2016. He has been lucky enough to find a partnership very close to his

home which will certainly reduce his long commuting times to Edgware.

He would like to wish his patients well and thanks them for the support

they have shown him during his time here.

He has worked here for over 8 years and will be missed by both patients

and staff.

We wish him all the best in his future career.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * We also announce that our Head Receptionist,

Susan Bletchley has decided to retire after an

amazing 37 ½ years at the practice. She has been

responsible for the guidance and training of our

reception staff and for helping all our Bacon Lane

patients with their enquiries at one time or another.

We will miss her wit and experience and greatly

appreciate her many years’ service and dedication

to the practice and patients.

We wish her all the best on her future journey.

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Road Show

If you or a loved one have concerns

about your memory, drop by the

Dementia Community Roadshow for

more information about dementia and

the support available in your area.

Harrow Civic Centre,

Station Road, Harrow HA1 2XY

Wednesday 17th February 2016

10am to 3pm

Contact Us

Tel: 020 8952 5073

Fax: 020 8905 6658

www.baconlanesurgery.co.uk

baconlane.surgery@nhs.net

New Born Baby Registration

Congratulations if you have just had a new baby!

Please remember to register your child with the surgery as soon as

possible after their birth.

All you need to do is bring in their Red Book, which you will be given

when they are born and also their birth certificate (which can take up to 6

weeks, so you can bring this in later).

Both you and baby will also need a 6 week check-up after birth with the

doctor, so do arrange this appointment in time.

Child Vaccinations and Immunisations

BCG vaccinations for your child can be given at

the following clinics but you will need to book an

appointment. Please note there is a high demand

for appointments at the moment.

• Alexandra Avenue Clinic

• Caryl Thomas Clinic

• Honeypot Lane Clinic

The number to call is: 020 8966 6300

Flu Vaccinations

There is still time for you to have your Seasonal Flu jab.

It is expected to be a harsh winter over the

coming months, so contact the surgery to

check your eligibility to have it with reception,

the practice nurse or health care assistant.

Any stocks of our remaining vaccines will be

sent back mid-February, so please book your

appointment before then.

The number to call is 020 8952 5073

Contact Us

Tel: 020 8952 5073

Fax: 020 8905 6658

www.baconlanesurgery.co.uk

baconlane.surgery@nhs.net

Stay well this winter. Tips from Harrow CCG

(Extract taken from Patients First, Issue 4)

• It’s important to protect yourself and others from the flu by

getting a flu vaccination

• Seek help from your pharmacist at the first sign of common winter

ailments (e.g. cold, sore throat and coughs) to avoid complications

• Make sure you keep warm this winter (heating your home to at

least 18°C / 65°F)

• Getting prescriptions (particularly repeat prescriptions) collected

or delivered before GPs and pharmacies close for holiday periods

• Keep your medicine cupboard stocked up with items such as

paracetamol, cold and flu remedies, plasters, bandages and

thermometers so you don’t need to go out if

the weather is bad

• Take all medicines as intended (including

any prescribed antibiotics)

• Keep an eye on older people or frail friends ,

neighbours and relatives this winter

• Eat well this winter. Try to have regular hot

meals and drinks throughout the day to keep

your energy levels up.

Walk-in Centres and Urgent Care Centres

See attached leaflet for information on your nearest centre

Specsavers Hearing Service – NHS Referral

See attached leaflet for information

Exercise on Referral

See attached leaflet for information

Friends and Family Test We value your feedback and encourage to you to complete this form in

order to help us improve the services we provide to you. All answers are

completely anonymous. However, if you would like us to respond directly

to a comment you have made, please contact the Practice Manager.

The next issue of the Bacon Lane Beacon, our official practice newsletter in association with the Patient Group is out in February.