Welcome to St Helens Medical Centre

With patients needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS REGARDING WUHAN NOVEL CORONAVIRUS INFECTION

All travellers who develop relevant symptoms ( for example respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath, cough, fever) however mild, within 14 days of returning or transitioning from mainland China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau should not attend the practice, but should remain at home and immediately call NHS 111 for advice.

Welcome to Dr Charles

We would like to welcome Dr Charles as a salaried GP working three days a week. Dr Charles has worked with us for the last 6 months as a Locum GP, we would like to thank Dr Charles for his continued support.

Prescription changes - All patients will be signed up to electronic prescribing

Please follow the link below to find out more about the changes that will take place the week commencing Monday 20th January 2020. This will be for patients who are not yet signed up electronically -

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/pharmacies/electronic-prescription-service/

Flu Vaccinations

Bookable appointments now available!

FOR REGISTERED PATIENTS ONLY

Please follow the links below to find out more information about the Priority Care for Veterans -

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/military-healthcare/priority-nhs-treatment-for-veterans/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/personalised-care-for-veterans-information-for-veterans-and-families-easy-read.pdf

https://assets.nhs.uk/prod/documents/Mil_Vet_leaflet_FINAL_ONLINE.pdf

Online Services

The above quick links for prescriptions and appointments are only accessible for patients who are signed up to SystmOne Online. If you wish to register please contact the surgery.

Health for Young People - Click here

Isle find it directory - where patients can access information in one place Click here

Improving access to General Practice: evening and weekend appointments now available

Patients who are registered at this practice can now book an appointment to see a GP or Nurse on weekday evenings (after 6.30pm) or at the weekends (on Saturday and Sunday). Appointments will either take place at this practice or at another NHS setting nearby. Talk to the practice receptionist to find out more or book an appointment.

By March 2019 everyone in England will benefit from access to General Practice appointments in the evenings and weekends at a time that is most convenient to them. This is part of a national drive to help improve access to general practice and get the best possible outcomes for patients. Further information is available at www.england.nhs.uk/gpaccess

Advanced access link -

Advanced Access Service