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GPs have traditionally been the gatekeeper, signposting patients to specialists within the NHS. Now, thanks to the NHS’s focus on self-referral services, patients can have more control and can get quicker access to appropriate treatment from local healthcare services without having to wait for an appointment at their surgery. Why self-refer? Empowers the patient: choose the service … Continue reading Self-refer for direct care

The SWF Health & Social Care Group Public meeting was held via Zoom on 25 September, 7pm - 8:30pm. Key documents: AGM NoticeAGM AgendaAnnual ReportAppendicesMinutes

URGENT: Wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre are still missing. They seem to have been stolen. One has been donated. If you have a wheelchair that’s no longer needed, please donate or loan it by taking it to the ground floor Reception where they will be accepted gratefully. In future they will be kept in … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

SWF GPs have also invited some patients to this event. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) was found to be the highest serious condition suffered by people in SWF when we undertook our research into health conditions and services in 2023.

On 18th September from 12pm onwards, the SWF GP Services will be closed. It needs noting that doesn’t mean the building will be closed. There may be clinics going on on the 1st floor and surgeries may continue with the Practices. But phones won’t be answered and the reception desks will not be staffed from 1200. … Continue reading REMINDER: SWF GP half day Closures for staff training

Every parent knows the worry when a child comes down with a cough, cold, or earache. But most of these are caused by viruses, and your child’s Super Body is usually strong enough to fight them off.  Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. If they're used for viruses, or when they aren't needed, … Continue reading Helping your child’s Super Body fight off bugs

URGENT: Wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre are still missing. It appears they may have been stolen. One has been donated. If you have a wheelchair that’s no longer needed please donate or loan it by taking it to the ground floor Reception where they will be accepted gratefully. In future they will be kept … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

URGENT: All the wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre have disappeared. It appears they may have been stolen. I have been able to donate one we don’t use any more. If anyone has any wheelchairs no longer needed please do donate or loan them by taking them to the ground floor Reception where they will … Continue reading An update from SWF Health & Social Care Group

URGENT: All the wheelchairs at Crouch Vale Medical Centre have disappeared. Despite previous pleas none have returned so fear is they have been stolen. One has been donated which is the only one there. If you have one no longer needed please lend or donate it and those needing one to get to their appointments will be … Continue reading Wheelchairs at CVMC

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