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Wightlink travel discount for NHS appointments – special 50% travel discount for residents whether they are travelling as foot passengers or in vehicles

Wightlink travel discount for NHS appointments Wightlink recognises that Islanders need to travel to the mainland from time to time to receive specialist NHS care or medical treatment. They offer a special 50% travel discount for residents crossing the Solent for NHS appointments (patient plus one other person) – whether they are travelling as foot…

NATIONAL PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG) WEEK is being held from 31st May – 6th June 2023. If you would like to help your surgery please see below for more information.

NATIONAL PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG) WEEK is being held from 31st May – 6th June 2023. If you would like to help your surgery please see below for more information.  

May 2023 Bank Holiday Practice closure dates

We have 3 bank holidays during the month of May.  The poster below shows details of the surgery closure dates, please make sure you allow an extra WORKING DAY for any repeat prescriptions.  

REMINDER – if you are due your Cervical Screening, please contact the surgery and make an appointment – 01983 730257

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2023/01/nhs-urges-women-to-book-a-cervical-screening-as-a-third-dont-take-up-vital-offer/

**Surgery Telephone System UPGRADE information**

Surgery CLOSURE date Monday 19th September 2022

**Our practice will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 29th August**

Our practice will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 29th August If you need medical advice or information that cannot wait until the next day you can: 1. visit your on-duty pharmacist (pharmacists are able to provide advice and guidance on medications and minor health concerns such as headaches, aches and pains, coughs,…

**Level 3 Heat-Health Alert for our area between 1200 on Tuesday 9th August and 1800 on Saturday 13th August**

The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Heat-Health Alert for our area between 1200 on Tuesday 9th August and 1800 on Saturday 13th August Please remember to: Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep…

Please read about Primary Care Roles by clicking on the link below

Find out more about the wide range of health professionals working in local surgeries who can help you by reading our leaflet here.  At South Wight Medical Practice we have a Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Health & Well Being Coach and Mental Health Practitioner within our team. Primary Care Roles Leaflet Updated…

The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Heat-Health Alert for our area between 3pm today and 3pm on Saturday.

⚠️ The hot weather we are experiencing is set to continue, with the Met Office issuing a Level 3 Heat-Health Alert for our area between 3pm today and 3pm on Saturday. Please remember to: ☀️ Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions ☀️ Close curtains…