Chatsworth Road Medical Centre

30/08/2026

📣REMINDER
We are closed on Monday 31st August 2026. If you require medical advice whilst we are closed, please contact NHS111 through either their online service https://111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.
We will be back open from 8am on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

25/08/2026

💉 Flu Vaccinations 2026/27
If you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, we will begin sending invitations over the coming weeks.

Eligibility for 2026/27:

From 1st September 2026 includes:
▪️Pregnant women
▪️Children aged 2 or 3
▪️Children in clinical risk groups

From 1st October 2026 includes:
▪️Those aged 65 years and over (including those turning 65 by 31st March 2027)
▪️Those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined by the NHS Green Book, Influenza Chapter)
▪️Those in long-stay residential care homes
▪️Carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
▪️Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
▪️Frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer-led occupational health scheme, including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets), or Personal Health budgets, such as personal assistants

💠Please support your GP Practice by choosing to have your NHS flu vaccination at Chatsworth Road Medical Centre💠

24/08/2026

☀️AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE☀️
We are closed on Monday 31st August 2026. If you require medical advice whilst we are closed, please contact NHS111 through either their online service https://111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.
We will be back open from 8am on Tuesday 1st September 2026. Please ensure you have enough medication to cover this period.

24/08/2026

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Did you know? Here's what you can expect from your hospital care.

When you're under the care of a hospital specialist, there are certain responsibilities that sit with the hospital team.

Your specialist should:
✔️ Answer questions about your care, even after you've left the hospital.
✔️ Request any tests you need and share the results with you.
✔️ Prescribe the first supply of any new medication they recommend (and provide it immediately if it's clinically urgent).
✔️ Issue fit notes for the condition they've treated.
✔️ Help with any appointment queries through their team.

You shouldn't be told to contact your GP about these responsibilities, as they are covered by the hospital's contract.

📱 Scan the QR code in the graphic to read more about what you can expect from your hospital care.

18/08/2026

🔹Our next Patient Participation Group (PPG) Meeting will held via Teams tomorrow - Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 3.30pm.
New patients are welcome. If you are interested in joining the PPG, please leave your name and a contact number with a member of the administration team to pass onto our Chair - Ken Davis, who will contact you to discuss this.
For more information visit our website: https://www.chatsworthroadmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/patient-participation-group

17/08/2026

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Did you know? Let's bust some common myths about shared care.

There are many misconceptions about how shared care works between specialists and GPs. Our latest Did You Know? graphic addresses some of the most common myths.

🔍 Myth: A GP has to accept every shared care request.
Fact: Shared care is voluntary for GP practices and may be declined where it is not appropriate or safe.

🔍 Myth: If a GP declines shared care, you'll be left without your medication.
Fact: No. Your specialist remains responsible for your care and prescribing until suitable arrangements are in place.

🔍 Myth: A specialist can simply ask a GP to prescribe.
Fact: Shared care requires a formal agreement and clear clinical responsibilities between both parties.

The aim of shared care is to support safe, effective patient care by ensuring prescribing responsibilities are taken on only when it is appropriate to do so.

12/08/2026

Please be aware that the surgery will be closed this afternoon for our monthly staff training.
If you need medical advice whilst we are closed, please contact NHS111 through either their online service https://111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.
Thank you for your co-operation.

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

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Did you know? GPs can choose whether to take part in shared care.

Shared care is not part of the standard NHS GP contract, and GP practices can decide whether to accept a shared care request.

There are several reasons why a GP may decline a shared care agreement, including:
✔️ The medication has not yet been started or stabilised by the specialist.
✔️ The request does not contain sufficient information.
✔️ The medication requires specialist expertise or carries significant risks.
✔️ The practice does not have the clinical capacity to safely manage the request.

If a shared care request is declined, this does not mean a patient will be left without access to their medication. The specialist remains responsible for ensuring ongoing care and prescribing where appropriate.

Keep an eye out for Part 3 of our series, where we'll be busting some common myths about shared care.

10/08/2026

📣Our computer systems now appear to be back up and running following last week's disruption. However, we are experiencing exceptionally high demand this morning and would appreciate your patience.

If your query is not urgent and can safely wait, we would be grateful if you could contact us later in the week where possible. This will help us manage demand effectively and ensure that patients with the most urgent needs receive timely support.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support while we work through the backlog and catch up on outstanding requests.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation.