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Appointments
Clinics are staggered during the working day and appointments are offered between 9a.m. – 11.30am and 2.30-6pm. If you work during the day we do offer a limited amount of appointments to try and alleviate problems you may encounter try to attend during the usual surgery hours. Please telephone Reception to book all clinic appointments: 01889 579276.

Telephone Advice
The practice offers a telephone triage service whereby you can speak to a doctor with regards to any matters on most days. Please contact the surgery at 8.30am to make an appointment.

The current policy for the practice is that if you have a normal blood or x-ray result the doctor will not contact you. If you have any abnormal result you will be contacted to make a telephone triage appointment with the doctor to discuss this.

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone to cancel as the appointment could be offered to someone else.

Beating Cervical Cancer
We are currently offering girls aged 16 to 18 the opportunity to receive the HPV vaccination which offers protection against cervical cancer. Please call Reception for more details

Announcements

01 Sep - 01 Oct
NHS Smokefree

Find out about all of the free NHS services available to support you as you go try to give up smoking.

01 Aug - 01 Oct
NHS Summer Health

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01 Jul - 01 Oct
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Yahoo Health

Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad (AP)

AP - Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.

Can home cooking be hazardous to your health? (AP)

AP - Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?

Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation (AP)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg speaks to reporters during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Wednesday, Sep. 1, 2010, regarding a major settlement with a pharmaceutical company for False Claims Act and off-label marketing violations. Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a years long federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

AP - Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.

New test seen as big advance in diagnosing TB (AP)

This undated photo released by Cepheid, shows a Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF cartridge. The cartridge is part of a test that is a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis and can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it. (AP Photo/Cepheid) NO SALES

AP - Scientists are reporting a major advance in diagnosing tuberculosis: A new test can reveal in less than two hours, with very high accuracy, whether someone has the disease and if it's resistant to the main drug for treating it.

Journal editors question sale of diet pill Meridia (AP)

AP - Editors of a top medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill" and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems.

Benefits seen for high-risk women in ovary removal (AP)

AP - Surgery to remove healthy ovaries gives a triple benefit to high-risk women: It lowers their threat of breast and ovarian cancer, and boosts their chances of living longer, new research suggests.

Study: Diet Drug Meridia May Boost Heart Risks (Time.com)

Time.com - A new study finds that some users of the weight-loss pill Meridia may have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke

For Bonobo Males, Mom Is the Best Wingman (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Parents Can Take Steps to Boost Kids' Health, Well-Being (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- As children head back to school, parents can help make sure their little ones stay healthy and happy all year, an expert suggests.

MedPage Today

Washington Week: Insurance, State Actions Top News

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Several studies highlighting insurance issues were released this week, including one on federal programs for kids and two others focused on employer-provided medical coverage.

FDA Approves New Eye Pressure Drop Formulation

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new formulation of the drug bimatoprost (Lumigan) in a 0.01% solution as a first-line treatment to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Kids on HAART Would Benefit from Revaccinations (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Children with HIV who received standard childhood immunizations before starting on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) could benefit from revaccination, a review suggests.

New Guidelines Out for Pneumococcal Vaccine (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Adults with asthma and those who smoke should receive the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine to prevent pneumococcal disease, according to new recommendations from the CDC.

OSHA Should Dictate Residents' Hours, Group Says

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The consumer group Public Citizen is urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to regulate the work hours of resident physicians.

Four Factors Increase Risk of Opioid Dependence (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A combination of four factors appears to significantly increase the risk of opioid dependence among patients taking prescription painkillers, researchers have found.

Low IgG Poses Infection Risk With Rituximab (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Certain subgroups of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly those who have low levels of IgG, are at risk for severe infections when treated with rituximab, French investigators found.

ESC: Stockholm Take Home Message -- Watch the 'Not' Warfarins

STOCKHOLM (MedPage Today) -- An investigational antiplatelet -- ticagrelor (Brilinta) -- emerged as a big winner from the five-day long European Society of Cardiology congress, but the buzz here focused instead on a trio of investigational oral anticoagulants -- dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban.

Admitting Clinical Errors Not Always Best Policy

(MedPage Today) -- Wide-scale disclosure of clinical errors seems intuitively to be the ethical choice for hospitals and physicians, but researchers from the University of Washington suggest that disclosure should be decided on a case-by-case basis rather than a one-size-fits-all solution

PTSD May Be Risk Factor for Dementia (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Older veterans with a history of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk for developing dementia, even if they had not been wounded in battle, researchers found.

WHO Swine Flu

Influenza - update 115

Worldwide, H1N1 2009 virus transmission remains most intense in parts of India and in parts of the temperate southern hemisphere, particularly New Zealand and more recently in Australia.

Influenza - update 114

The situation in New Zealand and India remains largely unchanged since the last update. Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Influenza - update 113

Influenza H1N1 (2009) virus transmission remains locally intense in parts of India and New Zealand.

Director-General statement following the ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee

The Emergency Committee held its ninth meeting by teleconference on 10 August 2010.

WHO recommendations for the post-pandemic period

The world is now in the post-pandemic period. Based on knowledge about past pandemics, the H1N1 (2009) virus is expected to continue to circulate as a seasonal virus for some years to come. While the level of concern is now greatly diminished, vigilance on the part of national health authorities remains important. Such vigilance is especially critical in the immediate post-pandemic period, when the behaviour of the H1N1 (2009) virus as a seasonal virus cannot be reliably predicted.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 112

As of 1 August 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18449 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 111

As of 25 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18398 deaths.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 110

As of 18 July 2010, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18366 deaths.

Monitoring patterns and levels of worldwide activity

As part of regular monitoring of H1N1 pandemic influenza, the WHO is in close dialogue with public health experts in countries worldwide, specifically to determine whether H1N1 activity has returned to levels and patterns normally seen for seasonal flu.

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 109

As of 12 July, worldwide more than 214 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 18337deaths.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Healthcare Team

Doctors

Dr Mohammed Huda (m)
M.B. B.S., BSc. (Hons), JCPTGP

Dr Elizabeth Clark (f)
M.B. B.Ch., DRCOG, DFFP, JCPTGP

Dr Sebastian Nicklaus (m)

TRAINING PRACTICE:

Aelfgar Surgery is a training practice and you may be invited to take part in the training of doctors and other health professionals and in medical research programmes. However, there is no need for you to give your consent unless you wish to do so.

Nurse Practitioners

Are you making the most of our Nurse Practitioner?

Did you know our qualified surgery based Nurse Practitioner may be able to see you for the following, saving you an unnecessary visit to the GP:-

Coughs/Colds/Rashes/Diahorrea/Vomiting/Sore Throats
Urinary Tract Infections/Travel Vaccinations/Ear Syringing

Women's Health:-

Family planning - i.e. pill checks/emergency contraception/smears

Safe appointments

So next time think about booking an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner and make the most of this invaluable service.

Nurses

Our Nursing Team is fully qualified to carry out:-
Health promotion, e.g. dietary advice & advice on smoking
Taking blood samples
Immunisations for children & travellers
Advice on precautions when abroad
Dressings & removal of sutures
Ear syringing
Asthma checks
Smears
Diabetes Clinics
Coronary Heart Disease Clinics
COPD Clinics
New patient health checks

Healthcare Assistants

Our Health Care Assistants are trained to carry out:-

ECGs
New patient health checks
Blood pressure checks
Taking blood samples
Dressings
Smoking Cessation Clinic
Spirometry Testing

and our Senior Healthcare Assistant can carry out all of the above in conjunction with Influenza and Pneumovax Injections

Administration

Adequate modern medical care is not provided by the Clinicians alone. We work as a team to provide a comprehensive service and our admin team consists of:

Practice Manager
Assistant Practice Manager
5 Receptionists

Reception

The Receptionists are there to help you. They will make appointments to see the Doctor and other members of the Primary Care Team. They can arrange transport if necessary for hospital appointments, please discuss as early as possible. If there are any concerns you have with regards to the service offered at the Surgery please do not hesitate to ask.

Community Midwives

The Midwife provides care for mothers before and after delivery and care for the baby during the first fortnight of life. She works alongside the Doctors and provides an antenatal clinic service held at the surgery each week.

Community Nurses

The District Nurse is available to see you in your home and help with the following:

• Dressings and removal of sutures.
• Advice and care of the acutely and chronically sick and terminally ill.
• Advice on incontinence and supplying pads and other aids.

The Community Psychiatric Nurse provides a counselling service within the local area. Patients will be referred to these services as need be through one of the GPs.

Health Visitors

The Health Visitor is a qualified nurse and community practitioner who specialises in promoting the health and development of infants and pre-school children and their families. She can give help and advice on a range of issues including feeding and behaviour.

She is also responsible for promoting general health and well-being in all age groups engaging in public health activities at the point of local need, thus encouraging health and enhancing activity. This may range from acting as an advocate for a client, to signposting clients towards the relevant or appropriate activity or department.

She also runs a Weight Management Clinic for patients registered with Aelfgar Surgery.

Attached Staff

Social Worker:

Aelfgar Surgery has an attached Social Worker who drops in daily for information and referrals from our GPs. At the moment however she does not hold a clinic at the practice.

Practice Information

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