Drs
Hughes, Rogers, Ridout, Gove, Hesse, Elsmore & Fox
19
The Esplanade
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2EH
Emergencies, Enquiries & Appointments: 0844 477 0940
Fax: 0844 477 0921
Calls from abroad: +44870 112 7632
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been designed to tell you about the practice and the services that we offer.
Please read it carefully. We trust that you will find it helpful and informative.
SURGERY
HOURS
The surgery is open every weekday from 8.30am until 6.30pm. The practice
also offers extended opening one evening per week and
some Saturday mornings.
Consultation times are listed in the timetable shown on the surgery
times page of this website.
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Online survey - we welcome your comments. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FWMGZNM
Health/Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic for 13 - 24 year olds every Wednesday 15.00 - 18.00.
No appointment necessary and you do not need to be a patient of The Esplanade Surgery. Just come along and ask to see Christine for confidential advice and treatment as required. We look forward to seeing you...
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE REMINDED OF YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE GIVE US YOUR MOBILE NUMBER.
Text if you need to cancel your appointment
If you would like to text if you need to cancel your appointment please text this number 07722 219035. Please text with the word Cancel, your name and the date and time of the appointment.
Example: cancel Joe Bloggs 09.30 2/9/09
NEWSLETTER January - March
Happy New Year to all our patients
Cold Weather Advice - We are coming to that time of year again, when the cold weather can affect us all, especially the elderly. Keeping active keeps you warm, when indoors try not sit for more than 1 hour, get up walk around and make a hot drink. Have at least one hot meal a day. Simply moving your arms and legs and wiggling your toes are helpful if walking is difficult. It is important to keep warm, close the curtains fit thermal linings if possible, make sure the windows are shut. Try and keep your home warm the recommended temperature is 21 degrees (70c) for further advice
Call AGE UK Advice 0800 169 65 65 or visit www.age.uk.org.uk
Remember your elderly relatives or neighbours it only takes a couple of minutes to check if they are alright!!
Have you had your Blood Pressure checked lately? Raised blood pressure is not good for you, it can lead to cardiovascular disease, risk factors for cardiovascular disease are smoking, diabetes, age/sex, family history and raised cholesterol. Remember to get yours checked the next time you come to the surgery, we have an easy to use machine in the waiting room it takes a couple of minutes and will give you a print out of the reading, you can hand this to the Doctor or Nurse at your appointment. Alternatively make an appointment to see June or Maria. Keep your blood pressure under control by eating a healthy diet that is low in saturated fat, exercising regularly, and if required, taking the appropriate medication to lower your blood pressure. Your target blood pressure should be below 150/90. If you have high blood pressure, ask your GP to check your blood pressure regularly.
Health Group Advice Colds—There is still no magic cure for the common cold, go to bed take plenty of drinks. If you have a headache or are feverish take aspirin or paracetamol. Antibiotics will have no effect.
Flu—This is an unpleasant illness characterised by high temperatures, aches and pains. The best treatment is plenty of rest and fluids with paracetamol to relieve aches and temperature. Antibiotics have no effect. If you are elderly or have a chronic health problem (eg heart disease, chest disease, or diabetes) we would recommend a flu jab. Flu jabs are still available
Stop smoking Service here at the Esplanade - If you want to stop we can help you and support you to quit, leave your name and contact details with reception, June or Heather will contact you to make an appointment, within 2 –3 wks.
Patient Participation Group - First meeting was held 24th November 2011 from that meeting a survey of 10 questions based on the reception area of the surgery was drawn up by the group. The survey will take place from Mon 12th Dec—Friday 23rd Dec 2011. Results will be published March 2012. Survey is available on surgery website or in the waiting room.
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