There is a very useful website called Germ Defence which has been created by a team of doctors and scientists to give advice on how to reduce the spread of … [continue] Help make your home Covid-19 safe
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Delay in hospital appointments and test results
Dear Patients, We are experiencing unprecedented demand from patients asking us to expedite (speed up) appointments. Unfortunately we have no ability to control the way hospital appointments are made and … [continue] Delay in hospital appointments and test results
Flu vaccinations
We have now completed two successful flu vaccination days which was challenging but received a lot of positive feedback. We are grateful for those who have attended so far and … [continue] Flu vaccinations
Flu vaccinations 2020
Flu clinic Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we are adjusting our flu clinics for 2020. We will be offering them by appointment only. We will NOT accept any walk-in patients. … [continue] Flu vaccinations 2020
Face masks are not for babies
In line with government guidance, we ask any patients attending our surgery to please where a face covering. However babies and toddlers under the age of 3 years should not … [continue] Face masks are not for babies
Face covering exemptions
The government has recently issued advice on the use of face coverings. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers#face-coverings The government guidance on exemptions suggests there is no requirement for … [continue] Face covering exemptions
Midwife self-registration form
Dear Patients, Any patients who have recently conceived (fallen pregnant) will need to register with the local midwife service. To do this, please click on the link below and complete … [continue] Midwife self-registration form
Attending your appointment at Riverside Surgery
Due to the Covid-19 outbreak and desire to protect our staff and patients, we are kindly requesting that anybody attending Riverside Surgery to please observe some simple measures: Please use … [continue] Attending your appointment at Riverside Surgery
PRINCIPLE: Covid-19 patient trial
PRINCIPLE; Platform Randomised trial of INterventions against COVID-19 In older peopLE There is a new self-referral pathway for the Urgent Public Health Priority COVID-19 intervention trial in Primary Care If anyone … [continue] PRINCIPLE: Covid-19 patient trial
A big thank you from Riverside Surgery
The Partners and Staff of Riverside Surgery would like to thank patients and colleagues for their on-going support during the current Covid-19 pandemic. We would particularly want to thank those … [continue] A big thank you from Riverside Surgery
Ask NHS
Ask NHS is now live at Riverside Surgery We are pleased to announce that the new app, Ask NHS has now launched at our practice. The app is free to … [continue] Ask NHS
Up to date contact details
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak we will be utilising more technology to ensure we stay in touch with our patients. This will include video consultations, text messages regarding results and … [continue] Up to date contact details
Update from Riverside Surgery
Update from Riverside Surgery Due to the coronavirus outbreak we would like to protect our patients and staff so we are postponing all routine clinics. Those who have appointments already … [continue] Update from Riverside Surgery
Knowing what happens to your health records
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 … [continue] Knowing what happens to your health records
Movember
Grow a mo, save a bro! Join us in supporting Movember. It’s time to ditch the razor and raise awareness for the important issue of men’s health. Let’s talk more … [continue] Movember
We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Armed Forces veteran friendly GP practice accreditation from the Royal College of General Practitioners. This means that, as part … [continue] We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice
Non-NHS work fees
We have recently reviewed our private / non-NHS work fees and they have been updated with effect from 11th October 2019. Please see our full list here. For further information, … [continue] Non-NHS work fees
Firearms Licence information
As a practice, our clinicians have a conscientious objection to signing Firearms Licences. This is in line with BMA guidance: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice/employment/ethics/ethics-a-to-z/firearms We are able to supply a letter stating that … [continue] Firearms Licence information
Beat flu this winter!
Join us at Riverside Surgery for your FREE flu vaccination!
Congratulations to our very own “Queen’s Nurse”
Riverside Surgery are delighted to be able to celebrate Christine Croft, our Lead Specialist Nurse, in being awarded the title of “A Queen’s Nurse”.
NEW Telephone system at Riverside Surgery
We have now successfully had our new phone system installed at the end of June 2019. To ensure that we are able to continue communicating with you in the most … [continue] NEW Telephone system at Riverside Surgery
Wye Valley Surgery is moving
Wye Valley surgery have confirmed that they are moving to Wycombe General Hospital site. This was originally planned for April 2019 and then postponned until the 17th June 2019. The … [continue] Wye Valley Surgery is moving
MJOG Messenger is now available
MJog Messenger is a free app for patients allowing quick and easy two-way communications with Riverside Surgery. It is free for both the patient and NHS – so please download … [continue] MJOG Messenger is now available
Practice closure dates
Riverside Surgery will be closed for training on the following dates in 2019. Riverside Surgery will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training. Should you need … [continue] Practice closure dates
Wycombe Improved Access service
Local GPs are working together to offer patients better access to appointments in General Practice in Buckinghamshire, known as the ‘Improved Access’ Service. This means that you can now book … [continue] Wycombe Improved Access service