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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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