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Archive Group
Its getting closer !
The Arlesey Archive Group Exhibition is all set for October 22nd in the town hall . The doors will open at noon and stay open until 3.00 p . m .
We ’ ve got many great exhibits including photographs and Memorabilia from organisations and clubs in Arlesey . Lots of booths showing the history of the Village all in one place ! Exhibitors confirmed are : Arlesey Cubs and Scouts , Arlesey Town F . C ., British Legion , St . Mary ’ s Church , On The Button , The W . I ., Arlesey Guides Group , Arlesey Archive Group and The Brickworks . Come along and enjoy the day .
If you want to get involved with the Archive group , simply contact Janet at the Council offices , 01462 733722 , or the chair of the group , Jim Randall on 01462 733169 , we ’ ll be happy to have you along to one of our quarterly meetings . The next meeting is on October 11th in the Vicars Inn starting at 7.30 p . m . please come and join us .
THE HAPPIEST DAY OF OUR LIVES !
We ’ ve picked out some wedding pictures for this month , do you recognise anyone in them ?
Text and images supplied by Arlesey Town Council Archive Group .
Larksfield Surgery Medical Partnership
Understanding the Appointments System
This month the PPG is giving extra information on the appointments system at Larksfield Practice . In particular , a significant number of people need more information about booking appointments online . Firstly interested patients need to register at Reception . Unfortunately you cannot register on-line as the practice needs to verify that login details are being given to the correct person and relate to the correct patient record . You will be given a username and password to access SystmOnline the web based service ( via the Appointments Icon on the Larksfield website Home page ). Later , if you wish , you can change your password for something easier to remember . Once on-line , you will be able to see directly what appointments are available for which doctors up to 6 weeks in advance . You can then chose what times are suitable for you . Unfortunately , it is not possible to book double appointments even if you feel your issues are complex .
With regard to getting an appointment with a doctor who is an expert in any given condition , all GPs are by definition general practitioners of medicine . However , if you are confident that you need to discuss minor surgery with a doctor please ask to see Dr Southall , or if it is a question of contraceptive devices or implants please ask to see Dr Chaudhury . In addition , the Larksfield web site or receptionist will be able to tell you about various ‘ Minor illnesses ’ that can be dealt with better , and often more quickly , by the experienced Specialist Nurses . There are many conditions that are routinely dealt with by these nurses who also run the chronic disease management clinics .
Some patients question whether seeing the doctor is the best way to deal with their issue . The receptionist will be able to give you advice with regard to this . It may be better to speak to your
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pharmacist or see the minor illness nurse . However , if you need advice or to see a doctor outside of surgery hours you can always telephone the ‘ Out of Hours ’ service on 0845 601 0244 to discuss your problem or make an appointment ( The out-of-hours service is commissioned by Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group ). However , please remember that you can get general advice by telephoning 111 when you need medical help fast , or emergency help by dialing 999 .
If you are in full time work it is obviously difficult for you to get to the surgery during working hours . The Practice recognises this and at the current time there are three early morning surgeries 7.00 to 8.00am Wednesday , Thursday and Friday and two late evening surgeries 6.30 to 8.00pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays . All extended hours appointments must be pre-booked .
Although the practice tries to make sure that you see the doctor of your choice , it is only possible to book an appointment with a particular doctor or at a specific time if there is one still available on the booking system .
Finally , if you no longer need to see a doctor , please do remember to cancel your appointment by telephone , in person , in writing or by clicking the SystmOnline link on the home page .
Closed for training
The practice will be closed from 3.00pm-6.30pm on Tuesday 8 November ( instead of 11 October ), Tuesday 13 December ( additional date ) and Tuesday 28 February 2017 to participate in Ivel Valley training events . Emergency cover will be provided ; details will be given on the day .
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