Telephone 0208 660 8292 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Croydon University Hospital (CUH) 0208 401 3000 St Helier and Epsom NHS Trust 0208 296 2000 East Surrey NHS Trust 01737 768511 Sexual Health Clinic G U M (CUH) 0208 401 3002 Boots Midnight Pharmacy (Valley Park) 020 8686 1114 www.kestonmedical.nhs.uk A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Keston Medical Practice Purley War Memorial Hospital 856 Brighton Road Purley Surrey CR8 2YL Phone: 0208 660 8292 Fax: 0208 645 9071 Reception opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm Telephone line hours: Monday to Friday 8am-6.30pm Appointments available in extended hours. Please ask at reception for details. A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES April 2010
Page 2 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 15 Welcome Keston Medical Practice serves the whole of Purley as well as surrounding areas. Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 6 associate GP s, two registrars and 4 practice nurses. We offer a full general practice service and run specialist clinics for children, pregnant women, diabetes, asthma sufferers and for patients needing minor surgery. Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (Croydon CCG) on 020 8812 7600 can be contacted for any services we do not offer. At Keston Medical Practice we aim to treat all our patients promptly, courteously and in complete confidence. We feel it is important you know who you are speaking to, so our receptionist staff wear a name badge and identify themselves on the telephone. Keston is a training practice. This means junior doctors wanting to enter into general practice spend up to a year with us in order to gain experience they need to become General Practitioners. As a training practice, your medical records may be used for educational purposes. This leaflet is for both existing patients and for patients considering registering with us. It explains about our services, how to access them and some general information about how our surgery operates. If you live in our practice area and would like to register, please complete one of our registration forms that are available from our reception. You will be allocated a named GP and be notified who this will be. However, you will be registering with the practice rather than an individual GP. Help for Carers formerly known as Crossroads Care Croydon Help for Carers was established in 1980 as a not for profit company. They provide relief from the stresses experienced by people who look after someone with a care need caused by disability, illness or age and need some home based support. Formerly known as Crossroads, they became Help for Carers on 31 March 2016. They provide a home-based respite service for the carers of older people, adults and children with physical or learning disabilities including palliative care. This service operates across the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth. They offer a customised homecare (respite) service for people able to self-fund. In Croydon they offer carers events, advice, signposting, advocacy and a carers assessment service.. Contact Details Call: 020 8663 5664 Visit: Carers Support Centre, 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB Website: www.helpforcarers.org.uk Are you a carer? It is important for us to know if our patients are carers for family or friends. We have copies of Carers News and support literature which can be made available to you. You may also be entitled to additional medical services. Please let us know by completing a form, available from reception, or through our website. Carers Trust Crossroads Care and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers have merged to form the leading carers charity Carers Trust. Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Carers website: www.carers.org Babble (for young carers under 18): babble.carers.org Matter (for carers aged 16-25): matter.carers.org
Page 14 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 3 Other Local NHS Services As well as our practice, there are many other local NHS services you can contact for health advice, information or treatment. Before you do, remember that you can treat many minor ailments such as colds, coughs and indigestion by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home. We suggest you keep the following: Paracetamol and aspirin (children under 16 and people with asthma should not take aspirin) Mild laxatives Anti-diarrhoea medicines Rehydration mixture Indigestion remedy (antacids) Travel sickness tablets Sunscreen SPF15 or higher Sunburn treatment (calamine) Tweezers and sharp scissors A thermometer A selection of plasters, non- absorbent cotton wool, elastic bandages and dressings. Remember Keep the medicine chest in a secure, locked place out of reach of small children. Always read the instructions and use the suggested dose Watch expiry dates don t keep or use medicines past their use by date. Take all unwanted and out-of-date medicines back to the pharmacy Your Local Pharmacist Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time you don t need an Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. Contact Us Keston Medical Practice Purley War Memorial Hospital 856 Brighton Road Purley Surrey CR8 2YL Phone: 0208 660 8292 ( 12 lines) Fax: 0208 645 9071 www.kestonmedical.nhs.uk Evenings and weekends For urgent advice and treatment when our surgery is closed call NHS 111 Phone no 111 Accident and Emergency/999 Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department or call 999. Accident and Emergency departments are open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Croydon CCG is responsible for ensuring you receive all the services you require. For details call 020 8812 7600 Local NHS Services Call NHS 111 Please call above prior to attending any of the following GP Hubs Purley GP Hub Purley Memorial Hospital Parkway GP Hub Parkway New Addington Croydon GP Hub East Croydon Medical All open 8.00am-8.00pm Your local Pharmacy can give you free health advice and you don t need an Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis.
Page 4 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 13 Antenatal Diabetes HEALTH PROMOTION We encourage all out patient to share responsibility for their health. Many of the most serious diseases can be prevented by healthy lifestyle without the need for drugs. Please read the guidance below and if necessary ask the nurse or doctor for help and advice. Appointments are available throughout the week with specific GP s. Midwife clinic times and places can be obtained from our reception. Child health and immunisation Tuesday 2pm-4.00pm All new babies are invited for regular check-ups from eight weeks old. Minor surgery Incisions and Cryotherapy Minor operations can be done in our treatment room. Please discuss this with your doctor who will then arrange for you to be given an Led by our nursing team, these appointments are offered for advice and general health check-ups to patients diagnosed with diabetes. Led by Dr Syed. Asthma Asthma sufferers will be offered appointments for advice and support with our Nurses who specialise in asthma care. Travel Vaccinations This service is run by our nurse and is offered by appointment only. A travel form must be completed and these are available form our reception or can be downloaded from our website. These should be completed 6-8 weeks prior to travel. Diet A healthy diet not only helps to regulate weight but can reduce cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks. Exercise Regular exercise helps prevent heart disease as well as reducing weight and making you feel better. If you are overweight or out of shape ask for advice before starting vigorous exercise. Blood Pressure High blood pressure can in the long term increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Reducing blood pressure can reduce the risks. Treatment does not always require tablets. All adults should have their blood pressure checked every five years. Smoking Why give up? Over 100,000 people die each year in the UK from smoking-related diseases. Each cigarette you smoke can shorten your life by an average of five and a half minutes. Babies of smokers are, on average, 200 grammes smaller than those of non-smokers. How to give up Stopping smoking is all about motivation. Without the real desire to give up you ll be unable to succeed. You must want to give up rather than just feel you should give up. Set a date a week or so in the future when you intend to stop. Tell all your friends, relations and work colleagues that you are giving up on that day and ask for their support and encouragement. If at all possible, find someone to give up with you. When the big day comes, plan it carefully with plenty to keep you occupied. Avoid situations where the desire to smoke will be strongest, such as whilst drinking. Finally, put away the money you would have spent on cigarettes each day, to save up for some special treat as a reward. If you ve tried and failed but are still keen to give up, seek help from your doctor.
Page 12 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 5 Routine Childhood Immunisation Programme Age Diseases protected against Vaccine given to immunise Repeat prescriptions Eight weeks old Twelve weeks old Sixteen weeks old Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib,) Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal infection, Rotavirus, Meningitis B Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, Rotavirus Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, Meningitis B, Pneumococcal DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB, Pneumococcal conjugate (PVC), Rotavirus,& Men B DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB Rotavirus DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB MenB & Pneumococcal If you take medication on a long- term basis, you can request a repeat prescription either by; a) Order online by accessing the Patient Access site where you can also book doctor s appointments ( to register for this service please ask for details at reception) b) You can liaise with your usual pharmacy who can request your regular medication for you. c) Hand in your repeat medication slip. d) Visiting the surgery to complete a request form. e) Order via our website www.kestonmedical.nhs.uk. One year old (on or after 1st Birthday) Measles, mumps and rubella (German measles), Pneumococcal, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Meningitis C and Meningitis B Hib/MenC, PCV, MMR, & Men B Your prescription will be available for you to collect within a minimum of 48 hours (two full working days). Specialist and hospital care 3year and 4 months or soon after Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles mumps and rubella, DTaP/IPV & MMR If a GP or another member of our health care team believes you need hospital treatment or specialist care elsewhere, they will ask you where and when you would like to go. Girls aged 12 to 13 years Cervical cancer caused by human, papillomavirus types 16 and 18 HPV (two doses 6-24 months apart) 14 years old (school Year 9) Tetanus, diptheria and polio & Meningococcal groups A, C, W & Y Td/IPV, MenACWY
Page 6 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 11 Our Team The Partners Dr Kate Hopkins-Jones (Female) MBBS DROG MRCGP Dr Hopkins-Jones has been with the practice since 1989. She offers a full range of general practice care to patients. Dr Rob Overton (Male) MBBS DRCOG Dr Overton has been with the practice since 1994. As well as a full general practice service, he has a special interest in minor surgery. Dr Atif Hasan ( Male) MBBS (Dist) MRCGP DCH DRCOG Qualified in 2005. Joined practice in 2009 and became a partner in 2010. of general practice services. He offers a full range Dr Qasim Hasani Syed (Male) MBChB Dr Syed joined the practice August 2014. he became a partner in 2016. His special interests include cardiology and diabetes Associate GPs Dr Cathy McKenzie (Female) MBBS BSc DRCOG MRCGP. Dr McKenzie has been with the practice since 1999.. Diabetic Specialist Dr Anita Patel (Female) MBBS MRC, DRCOG Dr Patel joined the practice in 2014. She offers full range of general practice care and management of long term conditions. Dr Will Asher (Male) MBChB, MRCGP, MRCP, DRCOG, DCH Joined the practice in 2015 He offers general practice services Dr Michael Hone (Male) MBCHB BSc MRCGP Joined practice 2016 after qualifying. He offers general practice services Dr Laura Mason (Female) Joined practice in 2017 after qualifying She offers general practice services. Your Local Health Authority The area served by Keston Medical Practice is in the district covered by Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (Croydon CCG) formerly NHS Croydon. Croydon CCG is responsible for ensuring you get all the services you need. For further details look at The NHS structure explained at NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk. You will find details of all services the NHS offers at this website. Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Wimbledon Bridge House Hartfield Road Wimbledon SW19 3RU Tel: 020 8812 7600 Other information Complaints Keston Medical Practice aims to give a friendly and professional service to all our patients. However, if you have any concerns about any aspect of our service, please let us know. Speak to whomever you feel most comfortable your GP, our Practice Manager Liz Shaw or any Reception Staff who will be happy to help. In the majority of cases, concerns can be resolved quite easily. However, if you feel we have not dealt with the issues you have raised as you would wish, you can write to the Complaints Manager at NHS Croydon (address on the left). The NHS Croydon also operates a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) which can often help resolve any problems before they become formal complaints. To speak to a PALS officer, ring 0800 4561517
Page 10 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 7 GP Hubs People who live or work in Croydon have access to a wide range of urgent care services including booked appointments with a GP available from 8.00am to 8.00pm across the new GP Hubs. Download free help advice www.healthhelpnow.nhs.uk NHS 111 NHS 111 offers free expert health information and advice 24-hours a day on 111. This includes information on late night pharmacies in your area and GP HUB services. They also offer our Out of Hours service. Accident and Emergency call 999 Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department or call 999. Accident and emergency departments are open 24 hours a day 365 days a year and can assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment. Available for appointments on: Doctor Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Dr K Hopkins-Jones Dr R Overton Dr A Hasan Named Accountable GP for all Patients Dr C McKenzie Dr Q Syed Dr L Mason Dr A Patel Dr M Hone Dr W Asher Nurses All patients registered with the Practice have an allocated named GP who has overall responsibility for the care and support provided to them. However, patient may see any GP in the Practice. Patients wishing to know details of their named GP should contact the reception team who will be able to give this information. Should you express a wish to change your named GP we will do our best to accommodate your wishes - please advise a member of the reception team who will pass your request to the doctor concerned.
Page 8 A GUIDE TO OUR SERVICES Page 9 Appointments We have various ways in which you can book an You can register for PATIENT ACCESS to book an appointment online. You can call the surgery on 020 8660 8292 choose option 1 and use our telephone automated service to book confirm or cancel an If your condition is non-urgent you can expect to see a GP within two weeks, although you may have to wait longer if you want to see a specific GP. Tell us if you want someone to accompany you during an examination or a private room to discuss any matters. Patients with Particular Needs Our surgery is accessible to patients using a wheelchair.. We also have parking spaces outside of the practice which are reserved for patients displaying a disabled sticker. We can arrange interpretation and translation services in person or by phone for patients who do not speak English. Please let us know if you need this service when booking an Zero Tolerance We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. We take seriously any threatening, abusive or violent behaviour against any of our staff or patients. If a patient is violent or abusive, they will be warned to stop their behaviour. If they persist, we may exercise our right to take action to have them removed, immediately if necessary, from our list of patients. You can speak to one of our reception team to book an Both the PATIENT ACCESS and our telephone AUTOMATED SERVICE are available 24 hours per day. All our morning appointments after 8.30am are bookable on the day from 8am that morning. These are not for urgent appointments. Remember that results of tests can only be given to the patient. How you can help us: Be on time for your Tell us if you need to cancel an appointment as soon as possible Call for a home visit or urgent appointment before 10am if at all possible. Patient Confidentiality We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and treatment so that those treating you can give you the best possible advice and care. This information is only available to those involved in your care a and you should never be asked for personal medical information by anyone not involved in your care. You have a right to know what information we hold about you. If you would like to see your records, please call our administration team. Care Quality Commission (CQC) We are registered with the CQC and we may need to disclose identifiable information occasionally as part of the CQC inspection process. This is usually done with consent and, wherever possible, they will provide anonymised information so that individual patients are not identified.