The prime minister has outlined the plan for living with COVID-19. In General Practice very little is changing. We have a duty to protect our patients who are at a … [continue] Covid guidlines for patients – February 2022
Updated guidance on attending our surgery
Dear Patient, NHS guidance remains that patients should continue to wear a face covering when visiting Riverside Surgery. Before attending any face to face appointment, please take a lateral flow … [continue] Updated guidance on attending our surgery
Practice Closure – Wednesday 11 May 2022
Riverside Surgery will be closed from 1pm today for staff training. Should you need urgent medical assistance please call 01296 850011 before 6.30pm, and 111 after 6.30pm.
Retirement of Dr Hemsley and welcoming of Dr Purewal
We are sad to announce Dr Hemsley’s retirement today from Riverside Surgery after 21 years of working with us. She will be really missed but we are excited that she … [continue] Retirement of Dr Hemsley and welcoming of Dr Purewal
Why can’t I get an appointment with a GP?
As many of our long standing patients can testify to, Riverside Surgery have run a triage model even before Covid-19. We thought we would share this latest video, explaining some … [continue] Why can’t I get an appointment with a GP?
Message for people with diabetes at the practice
As you know, as part of your diabetes annual review, urine testing is really important to look for early signs of kidney damage. We do this through a test called … [continue] Message for people with diabetes at the practice
New NHS app: askFIRST
askFIRST: Help from the NHS, anytime, anywhere. askFIRST is a free app and is available on the App Store (Apple devices) or Google Play (Android devices). It can also be … [continue] New NHS app: askFIRST
Continued use of face masks, social distancing and remote consultations
Public Health England clarified on 13th July 2021 that facemasks/coverings, physical distancing of 2 metres remains in place as standard practice in all health and care settings and where possible … [continue] Continued use of face masks, social distancing and remote consultations
New patient registrations
Due to ongoing unprecedented work-load as a result of the global pandemic, we are now asking any new patients wishing to register with us to please attend the surgery between … [continue] New patient registrations
Prescription requests
Due to the high volume of emails received into Riverside Surgery, we have had to set up a new email address specifically for prescription requests. Anyone wishing to order a … [continue] Prescription requests
Opt-out information
There have been articles in the news recently about how patient records maybe used and how patients can choose to opt out. It is worth reading the following information so … [continue] Opt-out information
“If I die, it’ll be your fault”
Recently, we have been encouraged to share this video so patient’s can have a greater understanding of the type of calls and conversations our reception team receive at the surgery. … [continue] “If I die, it’ll be your fault”
Covid-19 vaccination update
This practice is continuing to invite patients to have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Wycombe Town Hall. We are currently inviting patients aged 40 – 49, and … [continue] Covid-19 vaccination update
PPG new members invitation
Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) are looking for new members to join! The meetings are every 3-4 months (via. Zoom at present) with our practice management team. It offers the … [continue] PPG new members invitation
Free, fast Covid testing
Rapid testing via lateral flow tests is now available for anyone who has to leave home to go to work or is a volunteer. With about 1 in 3 people … [continue] Free, fast Covid testing
Covid-19 vaccination programme update
We have successfully continued with the Covid-19 vaccination programme rollout and are now asking if anyone aged over 65, who has not been contacted, to get in touch with the … [continue] Covid-19 vaccination programme update
Hospital blood test information
Hospital blood test information From 1 February 2021, any patient who requires an adult blood test at BHT will need to make an appointment by registering and booking via. an … [continue] Hospital blood test information
Social Prescriber – supporting your health and social issues
We are pleased to announce a new service at the surgery – Social Prescribing. This is a service that people can self-refer and helps with problems such as long term … [continue] Social Prescriber – supporting your health and social issues
Covid-19 Vaccine

We are pleased to announce that the first 3 batches of Pfizer vaccine (approximately 500 in total) has now been successfully given to a number of our patients from Riverside … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccine
Covid-19 information in Urdu
Councillors at Buckinghamshire Council have created a short video in Urdu to reach out to the Asian community about the current COVID-19 guidance. The video, which is on YouTube, talks … [continue] Covid-19 information in Urdu
Flu vaccinations for the 50 – 64 year old patients
We are still offering flu vaccinations for anyone over the age of 50 years old. Please ring our reception and book in with your nursing team to have yours today. … [continue] Flu vaccinations for the 50 – 64 year old patients
Help make your home Covid-19 safe
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
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
Covid-19 GDPR updates
Due to the ongoing health pandemic, all NHS services are subject to changes in law, allowing health services automated right to access certain patient data, enabling enhanced and improved provision … [continue] Covid-19 GDPR updates
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