"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’’.
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.
If you have any other queries please contact the Surgery via phone 01623 435555 or email: maccg.oakwood.surgery@nhs.net
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 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.
If you are struggling to use your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone & need some help "The Get Nottinghamshire Connected NHS service" is available to help & support you getting connected.
The dedicated support line offers free help with digital skills & getting online.
Phone: 0115 883 8873
Email: Get Nottinghamshire Connected
Website: www.nottsnhsapp.nhs.uk
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.