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Important Update on Test Results

We wish to inform our patients about a significant incident and ongoing technical issues that have occurred at the laboratories of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. These issues have impacted both the digital upload of and processing of test results to GP IT systems in Leeds and Bradford.

If you have had blood tests taken from the 3rd December 2024, you may have been impacted by this issue. We would encourage you to check the NHS App or your online records to see if the results you were expecting are available.

If you are concerned that any results are missing, please contact the practice, and we will liaise with the laboratories at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on your behalf to resolve the issue.

We understand that this may cause frustration or concern, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. This is outwith the practices control. If you have been affected and wish to escalate your concerns please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) by email: patientexperience.leedsth@nhs.net, Tel: 0113 2066261 or post: Patient Experience Department Trust Headquarters St James’s Hospital, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work with the hospital laboratories to address this matter.

The Practice will be closed on

Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day 

Your GP extended access service in:-

What is 'extended access'?

It's the term we use to describe the additional evening and weekend appointments that are now available with GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals for pre-booked and 'same day' booked appointments.

When can I get an 'extended access' appointment?

In addition to your regular GP practice opening hours, you have access to the following extended access appointments:

  Monday - Friday 6pm - 8pm

  Saturday - 9am - 3pm

  Sunday - 11am - 1pm

Who can get an appointment on an evening or weekend?

Anyone can use the extended access appointments.  However, this services is ideal if you:

* find it difficult to attend an appointment during the working day (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

* are a busy parent with small children; or

* rely on working carers to take you to appointments

How do I attend an extended access appointment?

You can access face to face or telephone and video consultation appointments vie the extended access service.  This will be based on individual need and the nature of the appointment required. 

What services can I get from extended access appointments?

Extended access appointments provide routine appointments you would get during normal opening hours, this includes:-

  * GP, nurse and health care assistant appointments

  * NHS health checks

  Pharmacist (for more information, please contact your practice)

  * Musculoskeletal (MSK) appointments

  * Long Term Condition reviews including Spirometry

How do I get an extended access appointment?

Extended access appointments are only available via booking.  There is no 'walk-in' offer.  To book an appointment, you must contact your own GP practice.  You can book via telephone or by using your GP online service (speak to your own practice for more information).

Always cancel any appointment you no longer need, someone else could be using it.

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For easy read patient information on various health problems and health services, please click on the following link:-

https://www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-out/resources/

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Zero Tolerance 

A Zero Tolerance Policy towards violent, threatening and abusive behaviour is now in place throughout the NHS.  At no time will any such behaviour be tolerated within the practice.

Please be respectful to all staff.


Ordering Your Medication

If you need to order medication from the surgery, order it online (speak to Reception if you do not have on-line access yet) or emails us: foundry.lane@nhs.net or send in your request by post. We also have a red post box in the waiting room. If your medication is on your Repeat Medication list then the easiest way to order this is via the NHS App. Your chemist may also be able to order it for you although this is becoming less routine and they may ask you to order it yourself. 

Medical Emergencies

Your NHS is here for you in an emergency.  Please remember that if you, or someone living with you, is experiencing a medical emergency such as a heart attack, stroke or severe bleeding you must ring 999 or go to your nearest accident and emergency department.




 
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