We provide a wide range of services and clinics for patients at our practice.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Appointments
How to make appointments Appointment update 2022 – please click on the link below for further information about our appointment system and the current challenges we are facing. Thank you. Appointment explanation ... [continue] Appointments
Clinics
Antenatal care 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] Clinics
NHS health information
There is plenty of information to help you manage your health on the NHS website. These buttons will take you to different sections of NHS and you can look up ... [continue] NHS health information
Non-NHS services
The NHS does not cover for some services under its contract and therefore non-NHS work will attract charges. Some of these services are: Private sick notes (sick notes required for ... [continue] Non-NHS services
Online services
In order to provide more convenience, choice and flexibility for our patients and how you access our services at The Riverside Surgery, you can register for online services which will ... [continue] Online services
Patient Information Leaflets
Below are some Patient Information Leaflets on common illnesses that can be managed with self-care and help. Ear wax Verrucaes Vitamin D deficiency Please see below to access a video ... [continue] Patient Information Leaflets
Repeat prescriptions
When ordering your repeat prescription, please allow 5 working days and we ask that you request these in writing or by the following methods: By email – you can email ... [continue] Repeat prescriptions
Self care
Did you know that 10 of the most common minor illnesses seen by GPs can often be treated by you at home? Click on the conditions below and find out ... [continue] Self care
Sick certificates
You only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and are ill for longer than seven consecutive calendar days. Your employer will provide you with an SC2 ... [continue] Sick certificates
Test results
Since our telephone lines are very busy in the early morning, we ask you to telephone for test results (eg blood, urine, x-ray) after 3pm. To ensure confidentiality, we only ... [continue] Test results
Text reminders
We are now offering text reminders to patients. This means we will send you a text to remind you if you have an appointment booked. If you would like to ... [continue] Text reminders
Who should I see?
We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with health problems that cannot be managed by any of our other skilled specialist nursing team. Before you book an appointment ... [continue] Who should I see?
Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014