If you have been asked to have a blood test you can book a blood test online to attend the Hospital on a day and time convenient for you. (please ensure you have the blood form request with you for your appointment)

https://www.sath.nhs.uk/wards-services/az-services/pathology/phlebotomy/book-a-blood-test/

Our online blood pressure/type 2 diabetes/cholesterol/cardiovascular diseases clinic allows you to monitor and manage your condition from home.

We now do your yearly reviews and medication reviews over the phone. Our online clinic allows us to give you better care by:

• reducing your waiting time, we can see people much quicker online.
• providing more accessible access to our clinicians.
• give you a clear management plan.

Our online clinic also saves you the time and effort of coming into the practice to see a doctor or nurse face to face.

How our online clinic works:

• If you’re eligible to use the online clinic, we’ll send you a text message explaining that we’ll now monitor your blood pressure/type 2 diabetes/cholesterol, from home.
• We’ll send you a link to our online patient portal hosted by Suvera. This is the secure platform we use to collect your information, like blood pressure readings.
• In our patient portal, you can submit any information needed for your appointment. Don’t worry, any information you share with us is secure and stays confidential.
• When it’s time for your appointment, you’ll speak to a clinician on the telephone. We’ll talk about your health and review any medication you’re taking.
• Sometimes we might need to make a follow-up telephone appointment after a few weeks or months. This is to make sure any changes we made are working.

If you’ve been invited to our online condition: blood pressure/type 2 diabetes/cholesterol/cardiovascular diseases clinic, you can use our online patient portal or find out how to opt-out here: https://patient.suvera.org.uk/support

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Carers Week is an opportunity to say ‘Thank You’ to all unpaid and family carers in Shropshire.
Shropshire Carers Support Team have created a programme of activities to stretch out over two weeks, with a blended mix of outdoor
and virtual options. Shropshire Carers Support Team are sure you will find something to interest you and look forward to you joining them during the next couple of weeks.

To book a place on any of the activities on the programme, please email: shropshire.carers@shropshire.gov.uk
or telephone 01743 341995.
Virtual activities can be accessed by clicking on the links provided within the programme

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/media/25828/carers-week-face-to-face-activities-programme-june-2023.pdf

You are warmly invited to the monthly Carers support morning 

On the last Friday in a month 10.30 – 12.00

At The Pavillion in Pontesbury 

Everyone is welcome to attend, and the sessions are a chance to have a cuppa, chat, share information and connect with others who are supporting family or friends. 

The group is supported by Shropshire council, Age UK STW,  Pontesbury and Worthen Care Coordinator, Alzheimer’s society, Pontesbury Parish council and Community Good Neighbours, all working together to support unpaid carers locally.

Please note the June 30th 2023 carers group session

will be a later start time of 11.30 – 13.30 

The group on 30^th June  will include a light sandwich lunch and entertainment as a celebration of carers week earlier in June. We require numbers for the lunch so please call Celia on 01743 250679 or email h.tazewell@nhs.net or Celia.macintyre@shropshire.gov.uk  to book  a place by 23/6/23

A488 Minsterley to Pontesbury (Crown & Sceptre Pub – Pontesbury Congregational Church)

16th – 17th May 2023 ROAD CLOSED 9:30 – 16:00

22nd – 25th May 2023 ROAD CLOSED 9:30 – 16:00

12th June – 13th June 2023 ROAD CLOSED 9:30 – 16:00

14th June – 15th June 2023 9:30 – 16: 30 STOP/GO

Pontesbury and Worthen Medical Practice have recently invested in a new online patient service. This service is the quickest and simplest way for the majority of our patients to access our clinical team for assistance.

You can find out more here.

Note that our practice phone lines remain open for anyone with accessibility needs who might find difficulty using this online service.

Pontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice will be closed on the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday – Good Friday (7th April) and Easter Monday (10th April).

If you require medical assistance over the Easter weekend please contact NHS111 either online or by calling 111.

If you are experiencing chest pain or have a life threatening emergency call 999.

The cost of a prescription is now £9.65 per item

https://media.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/news/nhs-prescription-charges-from-april

Please see the flyer below for an NHS bowel cancer screening kit – see https://nhs.uk/bowel-screening for more information:

Please note planned road closure 7-24 February Rea Bridge, Leigh 9.30am-3pm

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