Rectory Meadow Surgery - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

Rectory Meadow Surgery
School Lane,
Old Amersham,
Bucks, HP7 0HG
Tel: 01494 727711

FLU SEASON 2011

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Read the latest news from the Practice in our Autumn Edition Newsletter

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Time link to sudden cardiac death

How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Male extinction theory challenged

A new study comparing chromosomes in humans and rhesus monkeys suggests genetic decay of the male sex chromosome has all but ended.

Heart symptoms 'differ in women'

Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study in the US.

Nurses 'should sign Dignity Code'

Nurses and care workers should sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect, say a group of politicians and charities.

Baby P duo made 'serious errors'

Two of Baby Peter's social workers committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days, a tribunal hears.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

Fatal fungal probe awarded £5.1m

Aberdeen researchers are awarded £5.1m to lead an investigation into fungal infections which cause death.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Health Protection Agency

Update on measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics & Services

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Clinics & Services

We offer the following clinics:

Community Dietician

Nicky Yarwood, a community dietician runs monthly clinics, advising patients on weight loss, healthy eating, allergies and more. Please enquire with your GP for more information and possible referral.

Baby Clinic

baby_lying Monday 2pm. The baby clinics are run by the health visitors for child development checks. The clinic also allows an opportunity to discuss problems such as sleeping, feeding and child health worries.

Immunisations Clinics run seperately on Wednesday mornings. You will automatically receive an invitation for your child's immunisations from the Child Health Department when they become due.

Respiratory Clinic

asthma Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings

This clinic is run by Sue Sinclair-Smith, one of our specialist practice nurses, by appointment only. You will automatically be called to this clinic when your review becomes due. Please inquire for details.

Diabetic Clinic

Monday afternoon, Tuesdays all day and Wednesday morning

This clinic is run by Diane Craig, one of our specialist practice nurses, by appointment only. You will automatically be called to this clinic when your review becomes due.Please inquire for details.

Minor Surgery

The GPs carry out a variety of minor surgical procedures in conjunction with the practice nurses, by appointment. Your doctor will be happy to advise you further on this. Please note, some cosmetic procedures may incur a charge.

Non-NHS Examinations

The GPs are happy to carry out medicals eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment outside surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment and ask about the charges for these services, which are not covered by the NHS.

Heart Disease Clinic

Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning and afternoon and Wednesday morning

This clinic is run by Diane Craig, one of our specialist practice nurses, by appointment only. You will automatically be called to this clinic when your review becomes due. Please inquire for details.

Elderly Patients

If you are aged over 65 years why not join our Meadowlarks group for gentle exercise, discussion and social contact? Telephone Sue Stephens on 724582 to discuss joining.

Travel Vaccinations

injection The surgery is an authorized Yellow Fever Centre as well as being able to offer other travel vaccinations. Please make an appointment well in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover.

For further details please see the section entitled "Travel Vaccinations" on this website.

Flu Vaccinations

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and residential homes. Please contact our receptionist in October for details of our vaccination clinic dates and to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery through infirmity, we can arrange a home visit.

Further details of this year's Flu campaign and arrangements for vaccination will be posted on this website in due course.

Test Results

xray The practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results. Please telephone after 10am for test results, to avoid busy times.

Health Visitors

Below are a variety of factsheets covering many aspects of the Health Visitors' work. Should you not find information you require, please telephone the Health Visitors on 01494 433112.

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For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services