NHS England has launched a public consultation on prescriptions for some ‘over the counter’ products such as dandruff shampoo and drops for tired eyes, freeing-up up to £136 million to expand other treatments for major conditions such as cancer and mental health problems. Ending routine prescribing for minor, short-term conditions, many of which will cure... Read More

Care Navigation is a new service commissioned by your local CCG which supports patients to find the right service for the problem they contact the surgery about. By asking you some questions when you contact us, our experienced reception team will help direct you to the most appropriate service for you. In some cases, you... Read More

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk! Saturday 18th November 2017 is European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD.) The problem Antibiotics treat infections by killing bacteria, but now the bacteria are fighting back. Out medicines are becoming less effective which means more deaths and more complications for people receiving... Read More

Around 1 in 12 people who have a Chlamydia test via www.freetest.me find they are infected! Many people do not know if they have Chlamydia because most of the time it shows no symptoms. Yet left untreated, Chlamydia can lead to serious health problems and is the most common cause of infertility. Freetest.me offers discreet... Read More

The Bassetlaw Social Prescribing Service aims to help patients aged 65 and over who are socially isolated or frail. Referrals are made by your GP to access a range of services and activities provided by voluntary organisations and community groups. What are the benefits? • Improves overall health and wellbeing • Support for health &... Read More