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BACON LANE SURGERY Practice Update
January 2016 Volume 1, Number 1
In This Issue
• Important News
• Dementia Roadshow
• New Born Registrations
• Child vaccinations
• Flu vaccination
• Stay Well this Winter
Leaflets & Info • Specsavers Hearing
Service
• Walk-In & UCC Centres
• Exercise on referral
Just for Fun! • Wordsearch
Complete & Return • Family & Friends Test
Contact Us
Tel: 020 8952 5073
Fax: 020 8905 6658
www.baconlanesurgery.co.uk
baconlane.surgery@nhs.net
We bid you farewell, goodbye & good luck!
Dr Lad will unfortunately be leaving the practice from the end of April
2016. He has been lucky enough to find a partnership very close to his
home which will certainly reduce his long commuting times to Edgware.
He would like to wish his patients well and thanks them for the support
they have shown him during his time here.
He has worked here for over 8 years and will be missed by both patients
and staff.
We wish him all the best in his future career.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * We also announce that our Head Receptionist,
Susan Bletchley has decided to retire after an
amazing 37 ½ years at the practice. She has been
responsible for the guidance and training of our
reception staff and for helping all our Bacon Lane
patients with their enquiries at one time or another.
We will miss her wit and experience and greatly
appreciate her many years’ service and dedication
to the practice and patients.
We wish her all the best on her future journey.
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Road Show
If you or a loved one have concerns
about your memory, drop by the
Dementia Community Roadshow for
more information about dementia and
the support available in your area.
Harrow Civic Centre,
Station Road, Harrow HA1 2XY
Wednesday 17th February 2016
10am to 3pm
Contact Us
Tel: 020 8952 5073
Fax: 020 8905 6658
www.baconlanesurgery.co.uk
baconlane.surgery@nhs.net
New Born Baby Registration
Congratulations if you have just had a new baby!
Please remember to register your child with the surgery as soon as
possible after their birth.
All you need to do is bring in their Red Book, which you will be given
when they are born and also their birth certificate (which can take up to 6
weeks, so you can bring this in later).
Both you and baby will also need a 6 week check-up after birth with the
doctor, so do arrange this appointment in time.
Child Vaccinations and Immunisations
BCG vaccinations for your child can be given at
the following clinics but you will need to book an
appointment. Please note there is a high demand
for appointments at the moment.
• Alexandra Avenue Clinic
• Caryl Thomas Clinic
• Honeypot Lane Clinic
The number to call is: 020 8966 6300
Flu Vaccinations
There is still time for you to have your Seasonal Flu jab.
It is expected to be a harsh winter over the
coming months, so contact the surgery to
check your eligibility to have it with reception,
the practice nurse or health care assistant.
Any stocks of our remaining vaccines will be
sent back mid-February, so please book your
appointment before then.
The number to call is 020 8952 5073
Contact Us
Tel: 020 8952 5073
Fax: 020 8905 6658
www.baconlanesurgery.co.uk
baconlane.surgery@nhs.net
Stay well this winter. Tips from Harrow CCG
(Extract taken from Patients First, Issue 4)
• It’s important to protect yourself and others from the flu by
getting a flu vaccination
• Seek help from your pharmacist at the first sign of common winter
ailments (e.g. cold, sore throat and coughs) to avoid complications
• Make sure you keep warm this winter (heating your home to at
least 18°C / 65°F)
• Getting prescriptions (particularly repeat prescriptions) collected
or delivered before GPs and pharmacies close for holiday periods
• Keep your medicine cupboard stocked up with items such as
paracetamol, cold and flu remedies, plasters, bandages and
thermometers so you don’t need to go out if
the weather is bad
• Take all medicines as intended (including
any prescribed antibiotics)
• Keep an eye on older people or frail friends ,
neighbours and relatives this winter
• Eat well this winter. Try to have regular hot
meals and drinks throughout the day to keep
your energy levels up.
Walk-in Centres and Urgent Care Centres
See attached leaflet for information on your nearest centre
Specsavers Hearing Service – NHS Referral
See attached leaflet for information
Exercise on Referral
See attached leaflet for information
Friends and Family Test We value your feedback and encourage to you to complete this form in
order to help us improve the services we provide to you. All answers are
completely anonymous. However, if you would like us to respond directly
to a comment you have made, please contact the Practice Manager.
The next issue of the Bacon Lane Beacon, our official practice newsletter in association with the Patient Group is out in February.