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❗ COVID vaccination update ❗

We are currently working our way through patients in 'category 9' which includes those aged 50+ and individuals aged 16-64 with underlying health conditions which put them at higher risk from serious disease or mortality. The majority of patients in groups 1-8 have received their first dose of vaccine at one of our clinics held at JCB in Cheadle or through a national vaccination centre further afield.

Some individuals have received letters from NHS England asking them to book their COVID-19 vaccination online. Patients can book appointments through this service but please be aware you may be asked to attend a vaccination centre further away from your home and you will also have to return to the same centre for your second dose of vaccine. If you would prefer to have your appointment at our local vaccination centre in Cheadle you can choose to disregard this letter and wait to be contacted by the surgery to book you an appointment for your vaccination. You do not need to contact the surgery to inform us of your decision.   

We have received guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers that the 2nd dose of vaccine remains effective when given up to 12 weeks after the 1st dose. This new guidance will ensure that as many people benefit from the first dose of vaccine as soon as possible.

You will still need two doses of the vaccination for the best long term protection but you will continue to have significant protection at 22 days after your first dose.

You do not need to contact the surgery. We will call all our patients when it is time for your first or second vaccination.

We understand that other practices in the area may be running their vaccination programme differently but we are continuing to follow guidance from NHS England to help provide protection for as many of our patients as possible. It is important to remember that even when you have received your vaccine you must continue to follow government advice on social distancing.

Thank you for your continued support,

Alton Surgery Team

 

DISPENSARY OPENING TIMES

DISPENSARY OPENING TIMES

To order over the phone you must call between 9am and 1pm.

 

Collections are only available at the following times

MONDAY 11:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 5:45pm
TUESDAY 11:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 5:45pm
WEDNESDAY 11:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 5:45pm
THURSDAY 11:00am - 1:00pm CLOSED
FRIDAY 11:00am - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 5:45pm

 

You can also order your medication through using online services or the NHS app, please speak to reception for more information.

Coronavirus Testing

If you are in need of a coronavirus test please do not call the surgery. You can book online or call the NHS coronavirus 119 service. The phone service can be very busy at times; it may be easier to call at 8am or 8pm.

If you have symptoms, get a test as soon as possible. You need to get the test done in the first 5 days of having symptoms. 

 

 PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE  NO LONGER HAVE A FAX MACHINE 

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 Mission Statement

To put patients first offering a friendly supportive service

To deliver high quality, evidence based care and health promotion to our patients

To deliver a safe, effective and responsive service

To provide the right care by the right person to each patient

To support our staff to grow

For an overview of general information about the Surgery, please click the link to our practice leaflet below. 

Care Navigation

We are introducing an initiative to help people to find the most appropriate source of help when they call our practice or pop in to make an appointment. This means that our specially trained reception staff may ask questions about why appointments are required. You are not obliged to answer the questions they ask, however by doing so we can make sure that those people who really need to see a GP can see them as soon as possible.

Virtually everyone who calls to make an appointment asks to see a GP, but very often help will be available more quickly from other highly skilled medical professionals such as nurses or pharmacists, or from other services, including the voluntary sector, they can support people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs. Our trained reception staff will be able to offer you the most appropriate help using the range of information they have access to. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to speak to one of our Reception staff.

Join Our Patient Group

The Aims of the Patient Participation Group

At its simplest, patient participation refers to patients, such as you, who are taking an active interest in health care.

It gives you, the local people, the opportunity to have a say in how services are planned, developed and evaluated, by developing a good working relationship with the practice staff and GPs. Our members get involved with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG); the CCG buy services for the population and influence health decisions.

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) provide important feedback to the Practice, encourage networking with other local service providers and engage healthcare professionals by invitation to meetings. We carry out surveys, seeking your opinion on changes you feel are required to improve services offered. You will be amongst the first to hear about news and updates.

Membership of the group is voluntary and involves attending monthly (the meeting room is supplied by the Practice). The frequency of the meetings may change as the Group progresses.

Point of Contact

The point of contact for the Group will be the Practice Manager who can be contacted by email – joy.barleyman@northstaffs.nhs.uk – or by telephoning the Practice on 01538 704200.

If you would like to become a member of the Group, please complete the PPG Application Form below and return to the practice.

 

PPG Application Leaflet.pdf

 

Please see the Patient Participation tab at the top of the home page for more information.

Chair Based Exercise Classes - Cancelled until further notice due to the pandemic

Would you like to have a laugh and make new friends, combined with some easy chair based exercises to improve strengh and muscle balance?

Sessions at Alton Surgery on a Friday 1.30-2.30

If you are interested please speak to Debbie

Coffee Morning - Cancelled until further notice due to the pandemic

Antibiotic Guardian

Tell us about your experience

We want to hear from our patients at Alton Surgery. During these unusual times your feedback is incredibly important and will help us to better deliver care services to all our patients.

If you have any comments about the care you have received or feedback on any of our services please do let us know. You can leave a review over on the NHS website here.