Smoke-free Life Nottinghamshire, new service is now live!

• Helpline number is 0800 2465343 or 0115 7722515

• Website is: www.smokefreelifenottinghamshire.co.uk

Patients can also contact the service by email: info@smokefreelifenottinghamshire.co.uk

The helpline is manned Monday to Friday (9 am until 17.30pm)

Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Pharmacist

My name is Milan and I am the Primary Care Network (PCN) clinical pharmacist that will be working at Plains View Surgery.

I will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and provide my expertise with any medicine related queries. I have over 15 years of experience as a practicing Pharmacist and last year I acquired my independent prescribing qualification.  My role is to support patients and the practice by carrying out structured medication reviews for patients on long term conditions and the other areas set out by the NHS England. As part of my responsibilities I will also be supporting the practices to adopt a patient safety theme to promote safe prescribing. The purpose of having a clinical pharmacist in GP practice is to help with any medicines related queries, help with minor ailments, carry out reviews and practice audits and free up time for GPs to see patients that have complex issues or comorbidities.

I am looking forward to helping the teams at Ivy and Plains and improve the patient experience by answering any medicines related queries or prescription queries.

Fees Payable by Patients for Non-NHS Work

If a GP or nurse is asked to fill in a form or write a letter for non NHS work  (e.g. medicals for work, insurance reports or “To Whom it May Concern” letters) then a fee will be payable.

In general, fees are based on the complexity of the form, report, or examination and are based on the time required for completion.

The reception staff are happy to advise patients of the cost of such work, prior to the doctors undertaking it.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

Further information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the links below.

Please click on one of the options below to find out more about vaccinations:

• Overview of Travel Vaccines
• Available Vaccines

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please print and fill out the form below before coming to see the nurse.

Alternatively, you can complete the travel questionnaire below and it will be sent directly to us.

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible – at least 8 weeks before you travel – as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 6 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to take effect.

Trent PTS has been commissioned by your local NHS to provide a range of psychological therapies for anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems. This service is provided to anyone aged 16 and over and is registered with a Derbyshire GP.

Child Health Clinic – Drop-in Service

Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Home Close, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8NE Tel: 0115 9165010 Every Friday 9.30 – 11.00am

The centres are open to all parents, carers and children and many of the services are free. You can get help and advice on child and family health, parenting, money, training and employment.

If you require a blood test you may wish to attend any of the phlebotomy clinics below by appointment only and you must take with you the blood request form issued by the health professional.

Please note: clinics are often busy first thing in the morning with patients who require a fasting blood test or who need to attend before work.  Clinics may be a little quieter later in the morning.

Alternatively, you can book your appointment with our Healthcare Assistant here at the surgery and she is available every morning Monday to Friday.