You can now book your appointments online http://www.patient.co.uk/patient-access.asp  (booking of your appointments must be made 7 days IN ADVANCE)

 

Shirley Medical Centre has teamed up with AskFirst to improve the service offered to our patients.

You can now check symptoms, book/cancel appointments, retrieve test results, message your practice and more with AskFirst.

Download the AskFirst app on your mobile device or use the web version at Sensely.com/askfirst.

Avoid telephone queuing and download AskFirst app for free today.

AskFirst puts you first in line, all of the time.

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The Shirley Medical Centre EMAIL address: 

swlicb.shirleymedicalcentre@nhs.net

Please do not email appointment request or advice request via email, Please call the surgery and arrange a telephone or face to face appointment with the appropriate clinician.

SURGERY IS OPEN AS USUAL HOWEVER  CLINICIANS AND RECEPTION STAFF ARE  TRIAGING ALL PATIENTS --

PATIENTS WILL BE CALLED FOR FACE 2 FACE CONSULTATION OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES ONLY AFTER BEING TRIAGED THIS IS DUE TO INCREASE RISK OF CONTRACTING COVID19 

Emergency Appointments please call on the day at 08.00am or 16.00pm 

Gp and Nursing services are as usual - we are also taking new registration between 13.00pm and 16.00pm Monday - Friday or between 18.00pm-18.30pm during the allocated time - Please call the surgery for any further information .Thank you for your kind co-operation in these difficult times apologies for any  inconveniences caused

 

 

PATIENTS BOOKING ANY APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TRIAGED BY RECEPTIONIST 

Access to a wide range of healthcare

services is a key element of a good local practice. We don’t just want to

see you when you’re ill we want to make sure you stay healthy too. Check out

how we can cover both bases with

our

link clinics and services.

Extended services are available 

For any community help please use the following link for 

it's Croydon Neighbourhood Care Association   https://www.cnca.org.uk/

Best practice

Our professional team will ensure you receive the best attention at all times whether you’re attending a specialist clinic or a routine appointment. If you’re new to the area registration is easy and comes with the comfort of discretion and confidentiality assured.We follow the NHS CONSTITUTION please find further details on the following link: www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-England

   PPG-

Currently all PPG future meetings are kept on hold until further notice.;

PLEASE COME AND JOIN OUR PPG .PATIENTS VIEWS MATTER MOST

The minutes of the last held meeting are on the NOTICE BOARD.Please feel free to ask the receptionist for a copy if you need one

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shirley Medical Centre

334/370 Wickham Road

Area covered

About a 1 mile radius from Shirley Medical Centre

BUS ROUTES – 194, 119, 494, 198 & 367

 

The surgery doors for patients open daily ONLY FROM 8.30-18:30

Consultations are held at the following times:

	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	09:00 - 11:00	15:30 - 18:30*
Tuesday	09:00 - 11:00	15:30 - 18:30*
Wednesday	09:00 - 11:00	15:30 - 18:30*
Thursday	09:00 - 13.00 *	15:30 - 18:30*
Friday	09:00 - 11:00	15:30 - 18:30
Weekend	closed	closed

*These represent our extended hours service

Urgent cases who have been given an emergency appointment will be seen but you have to wait. If you are unable to keep an appointment let us know so we can offer it to another patient.

 

 

Home Visits

If you are unable to visit the surgery please telephone between 9.30 am-10.30am with full details. Please do not ask for a doctors visit unless really necessary. If you can come to surgery you will be seen early. This may be quicker than a visit.

 

OUT OF HOUR EMERGENCIES

If you need a doctor after normal surgery hours please telephone the surgery. Your call will then be connected to out of hour doctor on call service who will be able to give advice or visit if necessary. Out of hours are between 6.30 pm to 8 am Monday to Friday and all week end.

In case of emergency or serious injury go straight to accident and emergency department of your nearest hospital.

If An Ambulance Is Needed Dial 999.

 

Repeat Prescription

Ideally these should be requested 48-72 hours in advance. The prescription will be ready for you to collect the following day or you can send a stamped address envelope which will be posted back to you or counterfoil or fax. Please tick items for repeat on your counter foil.

Prescriptions are not taken over the telephone

Test Results & Telephone Calls

 If you want to speak to a doctor the best time is between 10.30 am- 11.00 am. If you want to know about test results ring between 11 am- 12.00 pm and speak to receptionist.

Disable Patients 

There is parking available there is easy access for patients on wheelchairs and specially adapted WC 

Confidentiality 

All staff abides by our code of confidentiality .We respect your right to privacy and keeps all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and treatment so those treating you can give you best possible and care. This information may be used for management and audit purposes, this usually only available to, and used by those involved in your care. You have the right to know what information we hold about you. If you would like to see your records, please contact the surgery or Admin staff .

                                      

 

         

Community Midwife

 

Provide care and advice during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Shrublands Clinic: 020 8 777 8239

Mayday antenatal Clinic: 020 8 401 4389

 

 

SPECIAL CLINICS 

In addition we hold the following Health

Promotion Clinics by appointment.

 

HEART DISEASE PREVENTION 

HYPERTENSION

ASTHMA

DIABETES

DIET

 WELL WOMEN/WELL MAN

 TRAVEL CLINIC

FAMILY PLANNING 

CERVICAL CYTOLOGY

BABY CLINIC

PHLEBOTOMY

 

 

 

PRIVATE CHIROPODY CLINIC

Feet First

For appointments and further details please call 0208-777-0303

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE

SHIRLEY MEDICAL

 

CENTRE

 

334/370 WICKHAM ROAD SHIRLEY CROYDON CRO 8BH SURREY

 

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

 

If you live within our practice area and would like to register with the Practice, please complete one of our registration forms, available from reception. The receptionist will explain the registration process. A copy of our practice leaflet and accompanying information will be provided and you will be offered an appointment to meet your new doctor

 

H. P. ABBOT (M)

M.B.B.S; D.V.D.(L POOL) D.T.M.& H.(ENG) F.P.A.C.(LONDON)

Registered  May 1968 (London)

 

DR BOBBY ABBOT (M)

BSc; M.B.B.S. M.R.C.G.P. D.R.C.O.G

Registered June 1996 (London)

 

DR AMIT ABBOT 

 BSC,MBBS,D.R.C.O.G

 

 

 

TELEPHONE: 020 8777 2066   /  0208 777 1876

OUTSIDE SURGERY HOURS

(URGENT CALLS 999/111)

www.shirleymedicalcentre.nhs.uk