Did you know you can complete an online triage request via your NHS App. To find out how, please visit; Patient Support: How to submit a request to your GP Practice using the NHS App | Accurx Help Centre
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.
From Monday 2nd September, The Three Spires Medical Practice will be introducing a new appointment triage system. Our practice has an active working group comprising GP Partners and management team members who continuously review our demand and capacity together with our processes and appointment system. Following review, we have noticed a huge increase in demand for
Dr Richard Pratt, your registered GP, is going on a sabbatical from 19th July until December. He will resume as your GP on his return. Dr Becky Hopwood will be providing care to his patients while he is away. When you contact reception for appointments or queries, these will be directed to Dr Hopwood. With best
As most of you will be aware, Dr Andy May was involved in a serious accident on 24th June 2023, suffering significant injuries to his brain and body. For those patients that have been lucky enough to be treated by Andy over the years, you will not be surprised to learn he has spent the
The majority of our IT issues are now resolved, and we continue to provide all our NHS services. Thank you for your understanding, support and patience over this time – it is very much appreciated. We can confirm all GP and outpatient appointments, planned operations and procedures are going ahead today and patients should please
If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.
Cases of sickness and diarrhoea (norovirus) are rising and impacting local hospitals in Cornwall. If you or your family have symptoms, please do not visit a healthcare setting. Get better at home with simple self-care.Stay off school or work until you have not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days. This is
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.
Boots, Truro Health Park Boots at the Health Park will cease routine prescriptions on 14th March 2024. All prescription items not collected by 14th March will be undispensed and prescriptions returned. They will offer an emergency prescription service on Friday 15th March. A new provider will be opening on Monday 18th and normal service will
The Three Spires Medical Practice is extremely busy and we are currently experiencing high demand for our service. Due to system pressures, staff sickness and leave, the practice has limited appointments to offer over the half term week and therefore will only be able to deal with urgent medical queries this week. Please bear this
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.
As we delve deeper into the winter season, we understand that our community’s healthcare needs may increase. In our commitment to improving access to urgent care while preserving continuity for those who need it most, we are pleased to inform you about a new initiative. Working with colleagues from across the Cornwall and Isles of
Due to current demand, please give the practice 3 full working days’ notice to process and send prescriptions to chemists. Chemists are taking approximately 5 to 7 days to process medications.
Dear friends, This message is to wish you all a very happy New Year and festive good wishes. I am delighted to report that I am home and settling back into a new normal. Despite serious injuries to my brain and body, I have begun a slow but positive recovery. I am supported by an
I am writing to you to inform you that after nearly 40 years working as a doctor in the NHS I shall be retiring at the end of December. I have been a partner at the Three Spires Medical Practice (previously Lower Lemon Street) since September 1991 and was the trainee doctor at the Practice
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccination for children aged 5 to 15 Vaccine side effects and safety for children
Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.
When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
