There has been a lot of enquiries to our Surgery for Mounjaro. To clarify, the NHS has very strict guidance about who is eligible to receive this weight loss drug. The following criteria applies: People must have: a BMI of 40 or over (37.5 if from an ethnic background) and 4 out of 5 of the following conditions: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and vascular disease, high cholesterol...

We have had a couple of unfortunate incidents lately with prospective patients being abusive towards our staff. This is a reminder that we have a Zero Tolerance policy and will not tolerate any abusive language or behaviour. This is for new or existing patients. If you are abusive towards us even before registering, we will reserve the right to NOT register you. Please note, that since November 2023 - November...

People with seven common ailments such as sore throat and earache can go into a chemist to be assessed, rather than making an appointment to see someone at Riverside Surgery. Under the government Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists in England can carry out consultations and issue antibiotics when appropriate. The conditions pharmacists can see someone for and prescribe are listed in the picture below. You don't need to speak to anyone...

We are wishing Dr Rashmi Sawhney a fond farewell on her last working day at the practice today. She has been here for over 29 years and seen the practice go from strength to strength. She will be missed by generations of patients who have known her throughout her years working at Riverside Surgery. We wish her all the very best for her future ventures.

Riverside Surgery will later this month begin to digitilise active patients of Riverside Surgery’s Lloyd George records which will reduce the administrative burden on practices, improving clinical safety, making access to clinical information easier, saving space in premises and reducing the environmental impact of printing records. This will enable patients to view all their records in digital format e.g. through online services if they wish and make their electronic health...

For information on care providers and care homes in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, read the Buckinghamshire Care and Support Services Directory 2024/25 The Buckinghamshire Care Services Directory includes: Details of CQC registered care homes, nursing homes, and home care providers in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Information on funding your care Guidance on staying independent Information about end of life care If you are looking for guidance on the care and support...