Stony Medical Centre - Doctors surgery opening times and what to do when we are closed

Market Square
Stony Stratford
Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA
Tel: 01908 260382

Protected Time

Please note that the surgery will close from 12 noon - 5pm on Thursday 23rd February 2012 for Protected Time

Should you require medical attention please call MKUrgent Care Service on 01908 201022

or for medical advice please call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

Patient Surveys

Would you be willing to respond to occasional surveys about the practice, the services we provide and in the future the services we commission on your behalf?

If so please email the practice at sshc@mkpct.nhs.uk confirming your willingness to participate in occasional surveys. Each survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and we would expect to send up to 10 surveys per year.

Surveys will be sent out to your registered email address for as long as you are happy to participate. You can choose to opt out at any time.

The surveys will commence once we have sufficient patients who have registered an interest.

THANK YOU!

May 2011

Telephone Sales Scam

We have been made aware that an organisation is calling patients claiming to be from the health centre and offering a cure-all drink for sale.

Please be aware this is not supported by the practice, has nothing to do with the practice and we have informed the Police and Trading Standards who are acting on the information given.

Please do not fall victim to these hard sales techniques. If in doubt ring off and telephone the practice for clarity. Dec 2010

How do I get an appointment?

Please note:

You can book appointments in advance.

You do not have to call on the day to book a routine appointment.

Please ask at reception for the first available appointment.

Alternatively please ask for a telephone call.

Please do not ring off frustrated!

We will offer you something appropriate for your needs.

Please do read more in the appointments section of this website.

Please do make a note of who you are speaking to when you ring the practice (the receptionist will say her name when answering the telephone) and if you have any comments please contact the Assistant practice manager, Gill Hulf.

Online, Repeat Medications Update

In response to a patient request our website developers have increased the number of possible, regular repeat medications, (for use when ordering repeat medication online) from 20 to 30 items. We trust you find this useful. June 2010

PPG

Please look at the new area on our website to learn more about our PPG.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Poison arrest nurse loses appeal

A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund'

Seven English NHS hospital trusts with debts caused, in part, by PFI repayments are to have access to a £1.5bn government bailout fund.

Record 'legal highs detected'

A record number of potentially dangerous new legal highs were found in Europe last year, say doctors.

Legionella Britons die in Spain

Three British men die and three more people remain in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, a tour company says.

Watermelon 'is salmonella source'

A salmonella outbreak linked to watermelon has affected 35 people, killing one, in the UK since December, health experts have revealed.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Opening Hours

When We Are Closed

Other Local Healthcare Options

Self Help

Surgery Opening Hours

NORMAL SURGERY

8.00 am and 6.30 pm Monday to Friday

EXTENDED HOURS SURGERY

6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Tuesday & Thursday

8.00 am – 12.00 noon Saturday

out of hours

When We Are Closed

When the surgery is closed your call will be re-directed to Milton Keynes Doctors on Call or NHS Direct. Your call will be assessed and the appropriate action advised.

For advice at any time you can ring NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or log on to http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/.

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

NHS Direct - offers free expert health information and advice 24-hours a day on 0845 4647 or at their website, www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk. For deaf people and those heard of hearing, a telephone service is available on 0845 606 4647. If English is not your preferred language, you can choose to use a confidential translation service.

MK Urgent Care located in the hospital grounds is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year 24 hours a day tel 01908 201022. The team can treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses. You do not need an appointment.

Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice and you don’t need an appointment. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis. For details call NHS Direct on 0845 4647.

Accident and emergency/999 - Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest accident and emergency department or call 999. Accident and emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.

Home Treatment

Remember that you can treat many minor ailments such as colds, coughs and indigestion by keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home. We suggest you keep the following:

* Paracetamol and aspirin (children under 16 and people with asthma should not take aspirin)

* Mild laxatives & anti-diarrhoeal medicines

* Rehydration mixture

* Indigestion remedy (for example, antacids)

* Travel sickness tablets

* Sunscreen – SPF15 or higher & Sunburn treatment (for example, calamine)

* Tweezers and sharp scissors

* A thermometer

* A selection of plasters, non- absorbent cotton wool, elastic bandages and dressings.

Remember

* Keep the medicine chest in a secure, locked place out of reach of small children.

* Always read the instructions and use the suggested dose