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Your blue inhaler is an essential emergency treatment if you are having an asthma attack BUT using a blue ‘reliever’ inhaler more than three times a week is a sure sign that your asthma is out of control. Overuse can increase your risk of dying from the condition.
While deaths from asthma attacks are still relatively rare, they do occur. Most asthmatics are prescribed two types of inhaler - one designed to relieve the wheezing symptoms, and another to control the condition and reduce the frequency of attacks or prevent them entirely.
Research suggests it is possible to spot asthma patients at greatest risk of dying simply by checking how many ‘reliever’ inhalers they are getting through.
We are here to help you get your asthma under better control and stop you getting daily symptoms of shortness of breath, wheeze and/or chest tightness.
We will NEVER not issue a blue ‘reliever’ if you have run out. You may, though, have to speak to a GP before we re-issue it. We will then arrange an appointment for you with one of our doctors or nurses to help you get your asthma better under control.
There are a lot of things we can do. Our aim is to get you using one or two blue ‘reliever’ inhalers a year BUT to ensure that you always have a blue inhaler available to hand in case of an asthma attack.
We are not trying to be difficult. We are doing this because we know that uncontrolled asthma is a serious issue and one we can help you with. We can get rid of your usual symptoms and help you get back to living your life without being short of breath, feeling tight chested or wheezing.
If possible please try to telephone reception before 10:00am if you require a home visit.
You may only request a home visit if you are housebound. Your GP will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it and will also decide how urgently a visit is needed. Please bear this in mind and be prepared to provide suitable details to enable the doctor to schedule house calls. The doctor will call you before making the visit.
You can be visited at home by a community nurse if you are referred by your GP. You should also be visited at home by a health visitor if you have recently had a baby or if you are newly registered with a GP and have a child under five years.
PATCHS
The Practice offers access to the following online services via PATCHS:
- Request appointments
- Request a sick note
SystmOnline
The Practice offers access to the following online services via SystmOnline:
- Request repeat medication
- Request appointments
NHS Web & App
You can access your NHS services in two ways; either via a web browser on your computer, tablet or mobile phone where you do not need to download anything, or by downloading the NHS App to your smartphone.
Log in - NHS App Online (service.nhs.uk)
Log in to your account to:
- get your NHS COVID Pass
- order repeat prescriptions
- book and manage appointments
- get health information and advice
- view your health record securely
- view your NHS number
Get the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet.
Who can have an NHS account
You can have an account if you are:
- registered with a GP surgery in England
- aged 13 or over
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Disabled Access
Our Health Centre has suitable access for disabled patients. All the patient areas including the waiting room, the consulting rooms and the toilets, have wheelchair access. A hearing loop is in place at the front reception desk. If you require one, there is a wheelchair available at reception. There are designated disabled parking spaces in the car park.
Please only use this form for comments about the practice and suggestions as to how we can improve our service to you. Medical matters and official complaints cannot be dealt with via this form. If you have a query regarding a medical matter please telephone reception to make an appointment to see the appropriate person.
We run a range of clinics detailed below. For an appointment or further details, please call our reception on 01274 729602.
The times of our Clinics are altered to accommodate the needs of our patients and are often changed for suitability, therefore the times and days have not been printed. When telephoning for an appointment, a member of our Reception staff will advise when specialist clinics are held.
Antenatal
This clinic is run by midwives. If you become pregnant, you will be given a ‘booking appointment’ at which time the midwife will ask you some questions and carry out a general health check. You will continue to be seen regularly throughout your pregnancy at the Hospital, or at Barkerend Health Centre or both.
Baby Clinic
Please note that from 01 March 2016 all baby immunisations will be pre booked appointments. If you wish to book your baby for their routine immunisations please telephone the surgery on 01274 729602. The Health Visiting team will be available for drop in sessions at Barkerend Health Centre every Thursday afternoon between 1.00pm-2.30pmand Mortimer House every Monday morning between 9.00am-11.00am.
Child Health and Immunisation
All babies from 8 weeks old are invited for regular check ups with one of our GP’s and Health Visitors and immunisations from our Practice Nurse.
Travel Immunisations
For patients travelling abroad, our Nursing Team offers advice and travel vaccinations if necessary. Some of the travel vaccinations may be chargeable.
Diabetes
Led by our Nursing team, this clinic offers advice and general health check ups to patients diagnosed with Diabetes
Diabetic Foot Clinic
Clinics are held every two weeks. Please ask at Reception to book an appointment or for further information.
Dietician Clinic
Clinics are held weekly. Please ask at Reception to book an appointment or for further information.
Free NHS sight test/hearing test
If you are aged 60 or over and you find difficulty in visiting your Optician there is now a facility for a free eye/hearing test at your home. For more information call today on 0800 85 44 77 to find out if you fall into the correct category.
Sharps Boxes
The Practice will be issuing diabetic patients with sharps boxes and collecting full ones from patients.
Stop Smoking
Please telephone 01274 437700 for help and advice if you would like to stop smoking.
Asthma / COPD
Asthma sufferers can book an appointment for this Clinic which is run by our Nurses who specialise in Asthma care.
Information for our Asthma patients - Overuse of blue inhaler in Asthma
Minor Wound Management
The Surgery is now performing minor wound care. This falls into the category of small burns, cuts, grazes etc which do not require stitches. Should you have any queries or concerns please contact the Surgery for advice.
Shingles Vaccine
Information to follow shortly.
Flu Vaccine for children
A nasal spray will be offered to children aged 2 and 3 on 1 September 2013. That is, children with a date of birth on or after 2 September 2009 and on or before 1 September 2011. Please come and sit and wait at our Baby Clinic on a Thursday morning or book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Cough Medicine
The Clinicians have stopped prescribing cough syrup due to lack of evidence and risks in certain age groups. We have a Practice Protocol now in place after a recent audit on cough syrup prescribing and all Clinicians are following that Protocol.
Head Lice
Please note that we do not prescribe medication for head lice. This may be bought over the counter at any pharmacy.
Hearing Loop
A hearing loop is in place at the front Reception desk for those who are hard of hearing. Please ask in advance if you require a British Sign Language Interpreter booking for your appointment.
Welfare Benefits Advisors in Surgery
Please note we have an advice worker from Family Action Bradford who is available every other Thursday, there are 3 appointments only which can be booked through calling the Surgery.
Creative Support Community Links
Creative Support is to help people who have experienced loneliness, depression, or disability. If you are over 55 this may be a service which may benefit you. If you would like to know more then please go to www.creativesupport.co.uk
Steroid joint injections
Dr Shah is now able to perform the following injections, knee, shoulder, carpal tunnel, de quervains, trigger finger, tennis/golf elbow, trochanteric bursitis. Plantar fascia injections will not be available for the time being. A double appointment will be booked and the appropriate prescription will be issued which the patient will bring with them to the appointment.
The care of transgender Patients
Our staff clinical and non clinical are inclusive and understand appropriate pathways for referral, as well as maintaining confidentiality, screening, prescribing, referral to Social prescriber/ Care Coordinator and other social services, prescribing, and monitoring for transgender patients.
Our practice staff are trained in trans-awareness as part of their wider equality and diversity education. The Practice staff are trained to deal sensitively with approaches from patients requesting changes/support.
Please advise the clinician/reception/admin staff for further help and support.
Over 75 Health Check
If you are over 75 you are entitled to a free health check. Please book yourself in with either Claire or Fenhaz.
Family Action Bradford
at Primrose now have a member from Family Action Bradford in on a Thursday who will see 3 patients (9.30/10.30/11.30). They are here to help with any benefit, money, employment, housing, immigration and other issues. Please ask at Reception for a free and confidential appointment.
'To whom it may concern' letters
If you require a TWIMC letter please write down briefly what you require and then we will get back to you with the charge. Please note that no letters will by typed until payment has been made.