‘MESSAGE FOR ADULT WOMEN (NON PREGNANT) WITH POTENTIAL URINE INFECTIONS

We are looking to stream-line the way we manage urine samples. If you feel you may have urine infection then you must discuss this with a receptionist, either at the desk or over the phone. We will not be assessing any urine samples just handed in at the surgery.

Please review the NHS website on ways to manage urine infections – some infections improve without the need for antibiotics.’

Breathing better                      

 At Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice we really want to do the best for our patients with COPD and asthma, keeping you as fit and well as possible.  We also want to protect the environment, providing cleaner air for you to breathe and reducing carbon emissions.  To achieve all these goals we are planning to switch some of your inhalers to ones which are better for the environment, but which are still the same medication, doing the same job in your lungs. This is not a cost cutting exercise, as if anything these types of inhalers are slightly more expensive than your old ones.

The best swap is from an MDI (metered dose inhaler) to a DPI (dry powder inhaler).  It is the delivery system in MDI inhalers which is bad for the environment and so, in the long term, bad for your lungs.

We hope you will find these swaps easy to use, but if you are having difficulties, please do get in touch with us. Please see the leaflet 'breathing better' below. 

Wishing you Good Health,

Wibsey & Queensbury Medical Practice

 Breathing Better Leaflet and The Swops. 

KEEPING PATIENTS SAFE & STAFF SAFE

Unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in abuse directed towards our staff. The GP's tell our staff to ask for specific information about your health needs where you are comfortable doing this. Please remember that we are here to help you, so please be kind when speaking to us.