Flu clinics availability
Ongoing clinics for the flu are now available at the practice, Child Flu will currently be on Saturday 28th September, between 08:30 and 10:30 and the Adult Flu on Saturday 12th October.
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
It's offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter.
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
- are aged 65 or over
- have certain long-term health conditions
- are pregnant
- live in a care home
- are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
- live with someone who has a weakened immune system
For further details regarding the Flu Vaccine follow this link.
RSV Vaccine is now available at the Practice
We are currently offering an RSV Vaccine to the eligible patients with a clinic available at the practice at the date, Saturday 28th September, between 11:00 and 13:00.
The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.
RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life.
It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses such as:
- pneumonia (a lung infection)
- bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies)
For further details regarding the RSV Vaccine follow this link.
Patient Open Session: Wednesday 2 October at 2.0: St Luke’s Church
The Practice and the Thurleigh Road Patient Group would like to invite you to a session to:
- Update you on the changes and improvements taking place in the Practice
- Answer any questions you may have
The session would be a follow up to the very well attended coffee morning at the surgery on 24 April.
It will be held at St Luke’s Church (SW12 8RQ) next to the surgery at 2.00 on Wednesday 2 October.
The session will be chaired by Anna Walker, the Chair of the Thurleigh Road Patient Group. The following plan to attend from the Practice
- Dr Jonathan Christopher, GP Partner
- Tor Godfrey, Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Neil Lazenby, General Manager
- Monika Shajadee - Practice Manager
- Huma Jagadir, Deputy Practice Manager
- Ezara Thompson - Operations Manager
- Aneesha Dhillon, Physician Associate
- Kamal Mangral, Pharmacist
The session will cover the following:
- Anna Walker will summarise feedback from recent patient surveys and explain the role of the Thurleigh Road Patient Group
- The Practice will talk about the improvements it is making to meet the high demand for appointments particularly the new triage system, why this has been introduced and what it is aiming to achieve
The session will then be opened to questions/ observations from those attending.
If you plan to come to the session, please can you let us know using the Google form with the link below
https://forms.gle/3VBY879BgDXEAjas6
This is so we have some idea of numbers. There are limits on the numbers in the church so it will be on a first come, first served basis. It would also be very helpful to have prior notification of any issues you would like to explore.
Any questions on this email, please contact thurleighroadpatients@gmail.com
Neil Lazenby
Thurleigh Road General Practice Manager
Anna Walker
Chair Thurleigh Road Patients Group
Manage your child's repeat prescriptions online
Do you want to manage your child's repeat prescriptions online?
You can also get online access to book their appointments and view their medical record.
Once this is set up, you can then access these services through the NHS App.
Find out how to Apply to access a child's online GP services (NHS website)
This service is designed and run by the NHS, so your personal information is safe.
Menopause Patient Health Talk
Menopause Patient Health Talk
Thursday, 08 February 2024 – 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Thurleigh Road Practice and HCA Healthcare UK are hosting a free online Patient Health Talk focusing on Menopause on Thursday 08th February 2024 – 6:30pm – 7:30pm. The talk will be given by Miss Sushma Srikrishna who is the Professor of Urogynaecology and Consultant Gynaecologist at King’s College Hospital.
Miss Srikrishna will talk through Menopause, what it is, its symptoms, the various treatment options and will be answering any questions from the attendees. Patients who have a specific question, please email your question to Tonia.Nee@hcahealthcare.co.uk who will pass this to the consultant.
To join the talk, please click the link below.
Click here to join the meeting
NHS: Menopause
HCA Healthcare UK: https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/
Perinatal pelvic health education classes – January 2024
Perinatal pelvic health education classes – January 2024
As part of the South West London perinatal pelvic health project we are running online pelvic health education classes for women and birthing people across South West London.
These classes are available to book via Eventbrite, where the full schedule can be found. There are two classes:
- Pelvic health during pregnancy (register here)
- Pelvic health, labour, birth and beyond (register here)
Classes take place twice a month.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES 2023
The practice will be open from 8am-6.30pm Monday to Friday during the holiday period, all appointments during this time will be on the day only appointments.
We will be CLOSED on
- CHRISTMAS DAY Monday 25th December
- BOXING DAY B/HOL Tuesday 26th December
- NEW YEAR’S DAY B/HOL Monday 1st January
All repeat prescription requests for confirmed availability prior to Christmas must be submitted by 4.30pm on Wednesday the 20th December and for the New Year by 4.30pm on Wednesday 27th December.
Outside of these hours please call 111.
Please only call 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency.
Don’t forget that you can also go to your local pharmacy for non-urgent health advice.
Christmas & New Year dates & times
Wishing you all a safe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
From everyone at THURLEIGH ROAD PRACTICE
Blood testing service changes
Dear Patients,
We have just been informed of the new phlebotomy booking system that will launch on Monday 18th December 2023.
From this date all patients will need to book a timed appointment for their blood test using St George’s new booking system run by Sangix.
The aim is to improve your experience, allowing you to book a blood test at the most convenient time for you, and to minimise waiting times for tests at our sites.
The system will allow you to arrange a dedicated time to attend for your blood test, to book you can visit the online booking portal myappointments.online (not via Microsoft edge), scan below QR code or by calling 020 3376 8776.
Before attending, please ensure that you have either booked an appointment or an appointment has been booked on your behalf. You will receive a confirmation email that your appointment has been booked.
You must also ensure you remember to bring your blood test form with you, as we need this to know what to send your blood sample(s) off to be tested for.
Please note that GP Referral blood tests cannot be booked at St George’s site. They can be booked at Queen Mary’s Hospital, The Nelson Health Centre and St John’s Therapy Centre.
Vaccinations focus group for people who are immunosuppressed or are carers
Vaccinations focus group for people who are immunosuppressed or are carers
Date: Wednesday 15 November, 6pm
Are you or someone you care for immunosuppressed? Do you or they live in Croydon, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton, Merton or Wandsworth? If yes, we want to hear from you.
Would you be interested in joining an online discussion with a local healthcare professional to share your views about the flu and Covid-19 seasonal vaccine. You can also get your questions answered.
Your thoughts about the flu and Covid-19 seasonal vaccine and your reasons for either getting vaccinated or not vaccinating are essential to us. This will help us to ensure everyone has the right information to make informed decisions about vaccinations.
How to get involved
The discussion will take place on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 15 November, 6pm - 7:15pm. To register your interest or for more information email swlvaccinecomms@swlondon.nhs.uk or call 020 39221498.
If you are unable to access Microsoft Teams and would like to provide your input, please get in touch with Sammy Benfares to discuss the best way to get involved.
As a thank you for your contribution, you would receive a £30 voucher.
Why should I get involved?
- We want to understand why people who are immunosuppressed choose to get vaccinated or why they might hesitate to vaccinate themselves against Covid-19.
- We want to know more about attitudes towards the flu and Covid-19 seasonal vaccination - to understand your concerns and apprehensions about vaccinations.
- We want to learn what information would help to make an informed choice.
How will your feedback help us?
Your feedback will help to ensure that everyone has access to the best information about the Covid-19 seasonal vaccine.
Stoptober
The practice runs a telephone/video Clinic every Tuesday evening, if you are ready to quit speak to one of our team member’s who can help book your first step to a new you.
Alternatively call our team on 020 8675 3521 to book or fill in an online query form https://florey.accurx.com/p/H85114.