Your Data Matters to the NHS

Following the introduction of the new General Data Protection Regulations on 25th May 2018 the NHS introduced the National Data Opt-Out Programme. It is a new service that permits patients to opt out from the use of their confidential patient information for purposes of research and planning.

Further details on this new initiative can be found by following the link below:

https://digital.nhs.uk/services/national-data-opt-out-programme/supporting-patients-information-and-resources

Greener Practice Initiative

A group of South Yorkshire General Practitioners recognise that Climate Change is a health issue as it affects the fundamental determinants of health. By working together to mitigate against its effects, we can improve the resilience of people, patients, communities and the health care system. We aim to develop and support win-win initiatives that help our local general practice community to engage in greener practice

 Please follow the link below for more information:

 www.greenerpractice.co.uk

Here at Crystal Peaks Medical Centre we are participating in the Green Impact Scheme. 

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

NHS services across the Yorkshire region are experiencing extremely high demand at the moment – this includes GP practices which are extremely busy

• If you need advice for a minor/mild illness or injury, in the first instance, please either contact your local pharmacy for help or look at the self-care advice that’s available on-line from the NHS at www.nhs.uk
• Please watch the following online video to help you choose the most appropriate service for your needs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS6FdL9ObFM
• If you want to check your symptoms, there is an online symptom checker available at 111.nhs.uk, which will re-direct you to a health professional if you need to be consulted by someone
• The 111 online service is effective and efficient and endorsed by your GP. You will be dealt with more quickly using 111 online than calling 111. Go to www.111.nhs.uk

Crystal Peaks Medical Centre  

At Crystal Peaks Medical Centre we take pride in delivering high quality care and run  clinics for chronic disease management and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery including joint injections, childhood vaccinations, contraceptive implants and coil fitting.

We have allied professionals working on site delivering counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (IAPT workers), as well as physiotherapists and our midwife.

This website will help you make the most of our services, which include booking appointments and prescriptions on-line. You will also find a wealth of health-related information in the menu on the right hand side. Please have a look around and we welcome constructive feedback. 

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Extended Access Hub - Please see our Opening Times tab for more information on Extended Access.

Vaccination Update 

We will slowly be inviting eligible patients to book in for their Spring Covid Booster. We are running clinics throughout June. 

We are currently working on vaccinating our housebound patients as a priority.

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Full Record Access - 1st February 2023

The NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that many people would like easier access their health records, including test results and consultation details.

You are now able to access the information within your health record automatically. If you are over 16 and have an online account, such as through the NHS App, NHS website, or another online primary care service, you will now be able to see all future notes and health records from your doctor (GP). Some people can already access this feature, this won’t change for you.

This means that you will be able to see notes from your appointments, as well as test results and any letters that are saved on your records. This only applies to records from your doctor (GP), not from hospitals or other specialists. You will only be able to see information from 1st November 2022. For most people, access will be automatic, and you won’t need to do anything.

Your clinician (eg GP or PA) may talk to you to discuss test results before you are able to see some of your information on the app. Your clinician may also talk to you before your full records access is given to make sure that having access is of benefit to you. There may be some sensitive information on your record, which in certain circumstances may have the potential to cause detriment to your health and wellbeing so you should talk to your clinician if you have any concerns. This could be for example if you are fearful of an abuser forcing you to disclose access to your record.

These changes only apply to people with online accounts. If you do not want an online account, you can still access your health records by requesting this information through reception, by a Subject Access Request (SAR). The changes also only apply to personal information about you. If you are a carer and would like to see information about someone you care for, speak to reception staff.

The NHS App, website and other online services are all very secure, so no one is able to access your information except you. You’ll need to make sure you protect your login details. Don’t share your password with anyone as they will then have access to your personal information.

If you do not want to see your health record, or if you would like more information about these changes, please speak to your clinician or reception staff.

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First Contact Physiotherapists 

Please see below a short film on First Contact Physiotherapists and the care they offer. If you would like to use this service, please contact reception. 

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Facebook Page

Did you know we have a Facebook page? This page gives updates regarding any information relevant to the practice. Please follow the page for regular updates.

You can find the page on Facebook by searching @crystalpeaksmedicalcentre

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#NotInADaysWork

Abuse is not in a day's work

Our NHS staff have the right to work in an environment free from abuse and threats of violence.

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