"We place or patients at the centre of all we do, by being compassionate and caring and being efficient and accurate / working efficiently and accurately’’.  

Children aged between 2 and 4 years (birth dates between 1st September 2017 - 31st August 2019) are now eligible to have their nasal flu vaccination at the surgery. To make an appointment with the Nurse for your child’s flu vaccination you can call the surgery on 01623 435555 or alternatively you can book an appointment online IF you have the “child access” facility.

A supplier to the NHS has advised us of a global shortage of some equipment used for taking blood tests. 

Anyone who needs a test for urgent health problems will still get one, but where your Clinician recommends that it’s safe to do so, then you may be asked to come back for a test at a later date, or your appointment may be rescheduled. 

Given the nature of the shortage, we cannot give an exact date for when the test will be rescheduled, but please be assured that if your condition or symptoms require it, then you will get a test, and we will be re-booking your test when supplies become more easily available.

If your condition or symptoms change or get worse, please contact the NHS as you would normally.

Reducing Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A free, online event; Thursday 2nd September 1:00pm - 1:30pm

• Do you know if you are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes?
• Would you like to learn how to manage your stress levels?
• Do you often find yourself short on energy or struggling to get enough exercise?
• Do you find it difficult to maintain a healthy weight and diet?
• Would you be interested in a free programme that has helped more than 100,00 people in England to reduce their risk of diabetes?

Register online for this free event; Reducing your risk of Diabetes Registration, Thu 2 Sep 2021 at 13:00 | Eventbrite

 Technical issues

Due to a high level of incoming phone calls we are experiencing some techical issues whereby incoming calls are being cut off. Our techical team is working to try to rectify this problem. Please bear with us whilst we try to address the issues.

If you are booked into a face to face appointment with the GP, please bear in mind that this is a 10 minute appointment; therefore the GP will only be able to discuss 1 problem with you.

If you have multiple issues you would like to discuss please inform the receptionist who will look at making you a longer length appointment.

Understanding General Practice

Following negative and damaging coverage about general practice in the media, our Chief Executive Michael Wright, has produced a video to help patients understand some of the unique challenges that practices face daily.

https://youtu.be/OTbWYOVrF0s

Covid Vaccination

If you are eligible for a Covid Vaccine you can book an appointment for your vaccination using the online National Booking Service; you can access the website here or ring 119 option 2.

If you require transport please inform staff at the time of booking or contact the Surgery. Please select the link for further Transport information.

Oakwood Surgery will have clinics available to book for the coronavirus although these may not be a daily occurence.

We are using the Astra Zeneca vaccine. A few patients have expressed concerns after media reports. We would like to reassure you about this.

There have been a few rare instances of specific type of blood clots and clotting issues (37 cases per 17 million) and the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) continues to advise that the benefits of the vaccine far out weighs the risks. This is much smaller than the risk of a blood clot (less than 1 in a million) in the healthy population.

If you need confirmation that you have received 2 vaccinations for international travel you can check your vaccination status on the NHS App.

If you do not have access to online services you can request a paper letter from the NHS by calling 119 once you have received 2 vaccines; please only request this letter after at least 5 days after your 2nd vaccine. (It may take 7 working days for the letter to arrive).

You CANNOT request a letter from your GP practice.

For more information please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/demonstrating-your-covid-19-vaccination-status-when-travelling-abroad

Bull Farm has become a branch surgery of Oakwood Surgery in Mansfield Woodhouse. To contact the Surgery please ring 01623 435555.

Appointments are available either at Bull Farm Branch Surgery or at Mansfield Woodhouse.

In line with the current guidelines all requests for an appointment with a GP are triaged. A telephone consultation can only be arranged on the day that you wish to speak to a GP. The GP will arrange a face to face appointment with you if it is appropriate.

If you have been requested to arrange a non urgent appointment with the Nurse please ring after 10am. Please do not attend the Surgery unless you have been asked to by a member of the Surgery.

Please do NOT attend the Surgery unless you have been requested to by a member of the Surgery Staff,

Coronavirus Advice

We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. For further information please go to the link:  http://www.mansfield.gov.uk/news/article/1199/residents-warned-as-covid-19-cases-rise-in-mansfield 

For the latest guidance, support available to residents and businesses please go to the link:  www.mansfield.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Entrance to the Surgery is via the front door; this is to aid social distancing whilst moving around the Surgery. Please attend your appointment alone wherever possible. There are now directional arrows around the building to aid one way flow & you will be asked to exit the building via the car park.

Please be aware that only patients with a booked face-to-face appointment will be allowed in to the building. On arrival you will be screened for potential Coronavirus symptoms (you will be asked a series of questions) and you will be asked to wear a face covering as per the Government Guidance. Please also see the latest Government guidance regarding children wearing face masks.

If you wish to order a prescription this can be done via NHS App, systmOnline, email, post into box outside the building or phone.

Further advice can be found at:  https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/gp-appointment-guidance/

This website has been designed to tell you about the practice and the services that we offer. Please read it carefully. We trust that you will find it helpful and informative.

Unfortunately due to the many changes which have occured over the past year the patient leaflet is not currently available as it is under review.

Online Services

Online services are available to assist you in accessing services at the Surgery remotely and at your convenience.

There is a new NHS App available which allows you to check your symptoms and get instant advice, order repeat prescriptions, view your medical records, book appointments (if available) and more. To register simply download the App for free from the Apple App store or from Google Play Store and follow the instructions. You do not need to visit the Surgery to register for this App. For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp.

Also there is still the SystmOnline service available which also allows you to book appointments, or repeat prescriptions and view your medical records.

Either of these Apps can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and from the Google Play Store.

You can register for online services at the practice by completing an Online Registration Form which you can download or you can ask at reception.

MJOG Messenger

MJog Messenger is designed as a health messaging app for patients. It is quick and easy to use with appointment reminders and easy cancellation at the touch of a button, instant notifications, smarter healthcare communications and free health information recommended by the GP.