- Upcoming Bank holiday 6 May!The surgery requires a minimum of 48 hours to process your medication request on working days. Please ensure you request your prescriptions in good time to receive your medication before you run out. Monday 6 May is a bank holiday, get prepared, and enjoy your bank holiday in comfort. PHARMACY OPENING TIMES – BARNSLEY Monday… Read more: Upcoming Bank holiday 6 May!
- Patient Survey time has arrived againA little late today as catching up on the housework and being in the midst of renovations can delay things somewhat. But now it really is time to have another look at the comments our patients have left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. Dr Sam was very informative and… Read more: Patient Survey time has arrived again
- Closed for Staff Training today 17 April from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wed 17 April from 12 pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Phone problems againWe are experiencing some problems with our phonelines at the moment which we will report to our phone provider.In Grimethorpe, our receptionist has taken four calls in a row, where initially the call appears fine, but then suddenly cuts off. We hope to get this resolved asap. If you contact the surgery and are cut… Read more: Phone problems again
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow 17 April from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wed 17 April from 12 pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for training? Not every Wednesday!It has been brought to our attention that, despite our reminders when the actual closing dates are, some patients believe we are closed every Wednesday afternoon from 12 pm. THIS IS INCORRECT! Instead, these are the details for 2024: We close our reception from 12 pm on one Wednesday a month. Any calls will be… Read more: Closed for training? Not every Wednesday!
- It’s Patient Satisfaction Survey time again!Doesn’t Saturday come along quickly? Before we know it, the week has ended, we have a brief period of relaxing (and catching up with the housework), and it’s back to work again on Monday. And, since it’s Saturday again, it’s also time to report on the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and our… Read more: It’s Patient Satisfaction Survey time again!
- Saturday morning: Patient Satisfaction Survey timeToday an early start on our report on the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey. The last two weeks at the surgery have been rather trying. With planned annual leave and unplanned sick leave of others, last-minute changes needed making and this impacted our capacity and appointment availability. Stress levels for the clinicians and… Read more: Saturday morning: Patient Satisfaction Survey time
- Results from our survey on options desired in a new telephone systemWe have received 20 entries in this survey so far and would love to see more patients tell us what they would like to see in our new system. The results so far are: For the group ‘other’ our patients told us the following: Other patients added the following options, which we believe don’t relate… Read more: Results from our survey on options desired in a new telephone system
- Our Telephone Satisfaction Survey Results so farWe haven’t received many entries to our Telephone Satisfaction Survey yet. Only 10 entries so far.We are changing our phone system and would like to see our patients’ view of what they feel about our current system and which features they would like our new phone system to have. Here are the results from the… Read more: Our Telephone Satisfaction Survey Results so far
- This week’s results of the Patient Satisfaction SurveySaturday is here again, which means it’s time to have a look at the comments our patients have left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test this week. What can we learn this week? Although I’m on annual leave this week, I understand the week has been very challenging for all working… Read more: This week’s results of the Patient Satisfaction Survey
- Our Patient Satisfaction Survey Results This WeekIt is the weekend again already, and even with the Practice Manager on her annual leave, it still is time to report on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test. The weekend is really the only time there is any spare time to process the results. So, without further ado, let’s dive into… Read more: Our Patient Satisfaction Survey Results This Week
- Closed for Staff Training today 20 March from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today Wed 20 March from 12 pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow 20 March from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wed 20 March from 12 pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Bank holidays coming up – order your medication on timeGood Friday and Easter are on their way. It isn’t long now. Good Friday this year falls on Friday 29 March and Easter Monday is on 1 April. The surgery is closed from Thursday 28 March 6.30 pm (6 pm in Cudworth) until Tuesday 2 April at 8 am. To receive your prescription in time… Read more: Bank holidays coming up – order your medication on time
- Comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey this weekIt’s Saturday again already and time to look at the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and our Friends and Family Test. Due to some tech issues last week, we didn’t report on the results on our website last week, but we’re back again this week. We did share the results on our Facebook… Read more: Comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey this week
- It’s Patient Satisfaction Survey time again!A happy Saturday to all. It’s the weekend again, and with it, the time to have a look at the comments our patients have left for us on the Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. Where do our patients feel we are doing well and where do they think we should do… Read more: It’s Patient Satisfaction Survey time again!
- It’s Patient Satisfaction Survey time again.The weekend is here again and with it comes the time to have a look at the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test. We consider this an opportunity to look for ways to improve our services further, although we can only change what is within our power to do.… Read more: It’s Patient Satisfaction Survey time again.
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow 21 February from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed tomorrow from 12 pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- This week’s comments on the Patient Satisfaction SurveyTime really seems to fly. It’s the weekend again already and we don’t know where the time has gone. The weekend again brings the task of looking at the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. Today, we will start sharing what was left on our Friends and Family… Read more: This week’s comments on the Patient Satisfaction Survey
- The weekend brings another look at our Patient Satisfaction SurveyIt’s the weekend again already and time to look at the comments our patients have left for us. We are always grateful for the time our patients make to fill in the survey. It helps us to focus on the areas our patients feel need improvement, which helps us to improve our services further. We… Read more: The weekend brings another look at our Patient Satisfaction Survey
- Give your feedback on the carer’s break offer from Barnsley Council.Colleagues at Barnsley Council are asking for support to share their carer short break survey. People who support family and friends in Barnsley (who could not otherwise manage without this support) have told us that getting a break from this role is very important. Barnsley Council wants to know how they can improve their breaks… Read more: Give your feedback on the carer’s break offer from Barnsley Council.
- Our Patient Satisfaction Survey over timeWe first started our Patient Satisfaction Survey in October 2022. We repeated it in January 2023 after introducing a queuing system on the phones. And we refreshed the survey again from April 2023 with the assessment of need system. Watch the video to see the results.
- A different look at our Patient Satisfaction SurveyAnd here is another way to look at our Patient Survey results (the current one has been running since April 2023). We hope our patients find it interesting to see what their peers feel about the services we provide. Once we have the new phone system in place, we will refresh the survey so we… Read more: A different look at our Patient Satisfaction Survey
- The comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey this weekIs it the weekend again already? Where does the time go? It feels like time is rushing by and we don’t notice much of it as we are too immersed in all the tasks that need to be done. But it is Saturday which means it’s time for another look at the comments our patients… Read more: The comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey this week
- This week’s check-in with comments left on our Patient Satisfaction SurveyIt’s Saturday again and time to find out what lessons we can learn from the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. Are you ready to have a look what comments we have received? How likely are you to recommend our GP practice to friends and family if they… Read more: This week’s check-in with comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey
- It’s the weekend. Time to look at comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey.Can you believe we are already past the middle of January? Where does the time go? It’s the weekend again and time to have another look at the comments our patients have left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test this week. What will we learn this week? The phone lines… Read more: It’s the weekend. Time to look at comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey.
- Closed for Staff Training today 17 January from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow 17 January from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed tomorrow from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey this weekIt’s Saturday which means it’s time for the practice manager to report on comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test. What will this week bring us in insights? What can we learn this week? And how can we translate this into improvements in the service we provide for our patients?… Read more: Comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey this week
- The first look at our Patient Satisfaction Survey in 2024Happy New Year to all our Patients and their loved ones. We hope 2024 will bring you everyone you could hope for. It is time to have our weekly look at the comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. We suspect this week we’ll find more negative comments than… Read more: The first look at our Patient Satisfaction Survey in 2024
- Our last check-in with the Patient Satisfaction Survey in 2023.Can you believe we are in the last few days of 2023 already? Where has the time gone? This year has seen many changes in how we work, many challenges (phone failures for instance), and the steady presence of our Patient Satisfaction Survey to try and improve our services where we can. We welcomed new… Read more: Our last check-in with the Patient Satisfaction Survey in 2023.
- Happy retirement, Dr Bell!Today we will say goodbye to Dr Bell. We are going to miss him loads, but wish him a happy retirement. Dr Bell has been with us for many years as a locum, but is really one of our extended Grimethorpe Surgery family. We are sure our patients will also miss him. Thank you for… Read more: Happy retirement, Dr Bell!
- Reduced capacity, due to illness.We apologise, but due to illness there will be less appointments available than usual. Please bear with us as we try to provide our patients with the best possible care.
- It’s time for our weekly Check-in!But before we have a look at the comments our patients have left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test, we would first like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! It was one of the receptionists that told me one of my doctors… Read more: It’s time for our weekly Check-in!
- Our weekly check-in with comments left on our Patient Satisfaction SurveyIt’s Saturday which means it’s time again to look at the comments our patients have left on our patient satisfaction survey. We are always very interested in finding out what our patients think about the service we provide to them and are keen to look for ways to improve our services further within the limitations… Read more: Our weekly check-in with comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey
- Closed for Staff Training today 13 December from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 13 DecemberThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 13 December from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Have you heard of Kooth? Help for young people.Kooth: A judgement-free forum to get advice, help others, and share your story for young people. Free Mini-activities to boost your wellbeing You’re not alone! Access support from other young people and professionals, all at your own pace https://www.kooth.com/ or scan the code. Not available as an app.
- Are we ready to check in with the comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey?It’s time to find out what comments our patients have left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test this week. We wonder what we will learn this week. Okay, so the first response was another spam comment on how to improve our Instagram/Twitter/Facebook following. On to the next one. Excellent Service I… Read more: Are we ready to check in with the comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey?
- Our weekly look at the comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family TestIt’s our weekly check-in time again. We wonder what comments our patients have left this week and what lessons we can learn from this. So, let’s have a look. How likely are you to recommend our GP practice to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?Extremely likelyCan you tell us why you… Read more: Our weekly look at the comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test
- Our weekly check-in with comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey 25 November 2023Another week and more comments were left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. It is once more time to have a look at what our patients think about our services and to learn lessons that could help us improve our services. So, let’s have a look, shall we? For me… Read more: Our weekly check-in with comments left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey 25 November 2023
- Problems with our phone lines 17-22 November resolved (updated on 24/11/23 11:40)We have been informed that the issue is now resolved but apologise for the inconvenience this caused. Our phone provider informed us this related to an update to the network over the weekend which has now been sorted. I’m certain our patients are getting as fed up with the practice needing to apologise for phone… Read more: Problems with our phone lines 17-22 November resolved (updated on 24/11/23 11:40)
- It’s our weekly check-in with comments made on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test again.Another week has passed, and it’s time to check in with the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test again. We are grateful to all our patients who have commented to help us improve our services further. Our team is currently brainstorming how exactly we can improve our appointment… Read more: It’s our weekly check-in with comments made on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test again.
- Closed for Staff Training today 15 November from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 15 NovemberThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 15 November from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Our weekly check-in with the Patient Satisfaction Survey 11 November 2023Another week has gone by and we are already close to the middle of November. We’re unsure where the time has gone. Let’s check the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test again. As always, we read all your comments and hope to learn lessons from these and gain… Read more: Our weekly check-in with the Patient Satisfaction Survey 11 November 2023
- Reduced capacity today due to sicknessOur sincere apologies, also for the late posting of this message. Unfortunately, a doctor is off sick today which significantly reduces our capacity and today’s capacity has been reached. If you require an appointment today, you can: We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
- It’s the weekend, and that means a look at our Patient Satisfaction Survey comments.This week at the surgery has seen a lot of unhappiness amongst staff and clinicians. We suspect our patients have been equally dissatisfied. One of our main GPs has spent a week away from the practice on annual leave, leaving the remaining GP partner to cope with all the work. This is not an unusual… Read more: It’s the weekend, and that means a look at our Patient Satisfaction Survey comments.
- It’s check-in time again for the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey.It’s the weekend again and time to find out what comments our patients have left on the Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. Those of you who read these posts will know we read all the comments and aim to use them to allow us to improve our services further. Some suggestions… Read more: It’s check-in time again for the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey.
- Have you heard about Berneslai Homes’ Hardship Fund?If you’re living in a Berneslai Homes property and are struggling with your bills or food, the Hardship Fund may be for you. Berneslai Homes can offer support with gas and electric bills through pre-payment vouchers or help to buy food and toiletries. In some cases, help can be given to tenants with energy arrears… Read more: Have you heard about Berneslai Homes’ Hardship Fund?
- Our weekly check-in with comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and our Friends and Family TestAnother week has gone by while we near the end of October. Once more it is time to have a look at the latest comments left on our survey and draw our conclusions from these. Reason for attendance was to get some pain pain relief as in agony but which has not been provided There… Read more: Our weekly check-in with comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and our Friends and Family Test
- Closed for Staff Training today 18 October from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 18 OctoberThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 18 October from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Grab your flu jab during appointments and annual reviewsYou may have missed our Saturday walk-in flu clinics, but you can still receive your NHS flu jab during other appointments and annual reviews. Please ask while booking, or during your appointment. Subject to availability. Saturday 7 October, 413 patients attended and received their flu jab in Cudworth. Saturday 14 October, 433 patients attended and… Read more: Grab your flu jab during appointments and annual reviews
- Our weekly update on the comments made on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family TestHow likely are you to recommend our GP practice to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?Extremely likelyCan you tell us why you gave that response?It was easy to get an appointment I rang on Tuesday and got an appointment on Thursday. The Dr was professional and listened to my symptoms. The… Read more: Our weekly update on the comments made on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and Friends and Family Test
- Flu clinic at Grimethorpe Surgery: tomorrowA quick reminder that we will have our Saturday walk-in Flu clinic at Grimethorpe tomorrow. Date: Saturday 14 October Time: 9 am-3 pm – We close from 1-1.30 pm for lunch Place: The Grimethorpe Centre, Acorn Way, Grimethorpe This is for eligible patients registered with Grimethorpe Surgery only and is subject to availability.
- Covid vaccination Walk-in Clinics in BarnsleyCovid walk-in sessions will be open in Barnsley for anyone eligible for an autumn COVID-19 vaccination booster. It will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Next flu-clinic: Saturday 14 October 9 am-3 pm in Grimethorpe.Our next flu clinic for eligible patients registered with Grimethorpe Surgery is at the Grimethorpe Centre. Date: Saturday 14 October Time: 9 am-3 pm Type: Walk-in (no appointment needed) We close from 1-1.30 pm for lunch. Don’t miss out, grab your jab while you can! (subject to availability)
- Yesterday’s flu clinicYesterday was our first flu clinic this year. We had a total of 413 people attending to get their flu jab. Don’t forget to grab yours if you’re eligible next week. Our second walk-in flu clinic for patients registered with Grimethorpe Surgery is at the Grimethorpe Centre on Saturday 14 October from 9 am to… Read more: Yesterday’s flu clinic
- Our weekly review of the comments made on our Patient Satisfaction Survey.Usually, I leave this until my Saturday, but tomorrow will be a busy day. It will be our first flu-clinic this year – a walk-in clinic for all our eligible patients from 9 am till 3 pm in Cudworth. We will close from 1-1.30 pm for lunch. This will leave me with very little time… Read more: Our weekly review of the comments made on our Patient Satisfaction Survey.
- Upcoming Dates for How’s Thi Ticker?How’s Thi Ticker – community blood pressure checks events Please see HTT whereabouts for the upcoming two weeks: 9th October Tony’s Barbers, Central (10am – 2pm) 11th October Age UK Mens Social Club, Wombwell (10:30am – 12pm) 13th October Barnsley Market (10am – 2pm) 19th October Grimethorpe Social Group (10am – 1pm) 20th October Barnsley… Read more: Upcoming Dates for How’s Thi Ticker?
- Voice Your Views about Adult Social CareAdult Social Care aims to help people aged 18 and over stay independent, safe, and well so they can live the lives they want to.Barnsley CVS wants to find out people’s views on Adult Social Care services in Barnsley.We want to hear from as many people as possible, whether or not you receive services funded… Read more: Voice Your Views about Adult Social Care
- Our weekly Patient Survey results check-inWith apologies for a missing week of sharing the results, time ran away from the practice manager last weekend. Those comments are included below. Far too difficult to get appointments. Doctors/Nurses are great when you actually see them. With our assessment of need system, a clinician assesses the details the patient has shared with the… Read more: Our weekly Patient Survey results check-in
- How’s Thi Ticker? upcoming datesHow’s Thi Ticker – community blood pressure checks events Please see HTT whereabouts for upcoming two-weeks below:
- Falls Awareness Day Friday 22 SeptemberFalls Awareness Day “From awareness to action” Venue: Barnsley Market Hall entrance Date and time: Friday 22 September9am – 3pm Come along to talk about falls for yourself or someone you know. Get tips and advice from organisations and teams including AgeUK, BOPPA, community NHS services, pop up mobility clinic, physical health prescribers, and social… Read more: Falls Awareness Day Friday 22 September
- Closed for Staff Training today 20 September from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 20 SeptemberThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 20 September from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Our weekly check-in with the Patient Satisfaction SurveyIt is time for a look at the comments left on our Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test again. On arrival to the GP surgery I thought that I was booked in ,I waited nearly an hour and went to see who I was seeing to be told I did not get… Read more: Our weekly check-in with the Patient Satisfaction Survey
- Weekly check-in with our Patient Satisfaction Survey.Our practice manager may be on annual leave this week, but that doesn’t stop her from looking at the results from the Patient Satisfaction Survey and the Friends and Family Test. Here are the comments received during the last week. provides a better service than a lot of other surgeries.Do you think the practice has… Read more: Weekly check-in with our Patient Satisfaction Survey.
- Closed for Staff Training today 6 September from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 6 SeptemberThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 6 September from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Our weekly Patient Satisfaction Survey results check-inIt’s the weekend which means the practice manager has a look at the Patient Satisfaction surveys again. We believe it is important to stay in-tune with what our patients tell us and adjust things where necessary. We are, of course, limited by our capacity and guidance from above in what we can do. Some things… Read more: Our weekly Patient Satisfaction Survey results check-in
- Checking our Patient Survey resultsIn case you think filling in our Survey is a waste of time, the practice manager checks the results every weekend. We use the results to help us improve our services further. We may not be able to, but we continue to monitor and adapt to provide the best service we possibly can. Here are… Read more: Checking our Patient Survey results
- Falls Awareness Day Friday 22 SeptemberFalls Awareness Day “From awareness to action” Venue: Barnsley Market Hall entrance Date and time: Friday 22 September9am – 3pm Come along to talk about falls for yourself or someone you know. Get tips and advice from organisations and teams including AgeUK, BOPPA, community NHS services, pop up mobility clinic, physical health prescribers, and social… Read more: Falls Awareness Day Friday 22 September
- Remaining dates and venues for How’s Thi Ticker in AugustThe remaining dates for How’s Thi Ticker? Remaining August 2023 Dates and Venues: Thursday 24 August 9am – 2pm Penistone Market Friday 25 August 10am – 2pm Barnsley Market Wednesday 30 August 10am – 2pm Barnsley Market Thursday 31 August 9am – 2pm Penistone Market
- Bank holiday coming up: Monday 28 AugustWARNING: BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY COMING UP! MONDAY 28 AUGUST is a Bank Holiday. This means the surgery will be closed. For medical help during the Bank Holiday Weekend: contact NHS111. To ensure you have your prescriptions in time: last day to receive them before the weekend from the surgery is WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST BEFORE MIDDAY!… Read more: Bank holiday coming up: Monday 28 August
- Abuse is not in a day’s workNHS staff receive abuse on a daily basis, often more than once a day. This negatively affects their mental health. We have a zero-tolerance policy to abuse and aggression. Please treat our staff with respect. Although we understand your frustration, please do not take it out on our receptionists. Thank you!
- The type of appointments available in General PracticeWant to know more about the type of appointments that are available in General Practice? Have a look at this video to get them explained to you. At present, we use AccuRx Triage for online consultations. Currently, we do not offer group consultations.
- Flu Clinics in 2023The dates for our Saturday walk-in flu clinics are as follows: Cudworth: Saturday 7 October from 9 am – 3 pm (closed between 1 and 1.30 for lunch) Grimethorpe: Saturday 14 October from 9 am – 3 pm (closed between 1 and 1.30 for lunch) Don’t miss out! Grab your jab while you can! Available… Read more: Flu Clinics in 2023
- Shingles and Shingles VaccinationsYou can be offered the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) as soon as they reach the eligible age (70-79 plus 364 days). You can be immunised at any point in the year. If you are 50 or over and have a weakened immune system (severely immunocompromised), you are also eligible for the shingles vaccine (Shingrix, which is… Read more: Shingles and Shingles Vaccinations
- Our phones aren’t working again – now resolvedAgain we are in need to apologise for the inconvenience caused. We just found out that our phone lines again are not allowing patients to phone in, nor can we phone out. We have reported the issue to our suppliers and hope this can be resolved as quickly as possible. Both Cudworth and Grimethorpe are… Read more: Our phones aren’t working again – now resolved
- Phone problems at GrimethorpeWe are experiencing problems with our phone lines in Grimethorpe. This appears to be location based as the other practice in our building is also experiencing problems. If you need to get in touch with us, please contact us on 01226 707110 instead (our Cudworth number). This is not the number to contact Brierley on!… Read more: Phone problems at Grimethorpe
- Falls Awareness Day 22 SeptemberFalls Awareness Day “From awareness to action” Venue: Barnsley Market Hall entrance Date and time: Friday 22 September 9am – 3pm Come along to talk about falls for yourself or someone you know. Get tips and advice from organisations and teams including AgeUK, BOPPA, community NHS services, pop up mobility clinic, physical health prescribers, and… Read more: Falls Awareness Day 22 September
- Closed for Staff Training today 19 July from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 19 JulyThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 19 July from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training today 21 June from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 21 JuneThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 21 June from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Barnsley Carers ServiceBarnsley Carers Service Our Service supports adults who provide unpaid help and support to a loved one due to illness or disability. We know that being a carer can impact your day-to-day life significantly. It can be both rewarding and isolating. Through this you may be unable to work. Your own health and wellbeing can suffer… Read more: Barnsley Carers Service
- Closed for Staff Training today 17 May from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 17 MayThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 17 May from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Stammering and stuttering mean the same thingStammering and stuttering mean the same thing Causes? Stammering is neurological. It is not caused by nerves, lack of confidence, or lack of intelligence Impact? We know from adults who stammer that their experiences in childhood can affect mental health, academic success, and employment prospects Therapy? There is no ‘cure’ for stammering – We embrace stammering as a… Read more: Stammering and stuttering mean the same thing
- Chronic Disease (Birthday) Reviews at Grimethorpe SurgeryDo you have a chronic disease for which you receive annual reviews at the surgery? In that case, you might wish to know how we deal with those at Grimethorpe Surgery. We aim to do all the reviews for your chronic diseases at the same time where possible, saving you from having to make multiple… Read more: Chronic Disease (Birthday) Reviews at Grimethorpe Surgery
- Change to Barnsley Hospital phlebotomy services – online bookingThere will be changes to the Phlebotomy Services at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT). From Tuesday 2 May 2023, BHNFT policy for patients referred by GP Surgeries for Phlebotomy Services will be to direct patients to the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Barnsley Town Centre. Additionally, all repeat Outpatient Phlebotomy Requirements should now be conducted at the CDC.… Read more: Change to Barnsley Hospital phlebotomy services – online booking
- Closed for Staff Training today 19 April from 12 pmThe surgery will be closed today from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Closed for Staff Training tomorrow Wednesday 19 AprilThe surgery will be closed tomorrow Wednesday 19 April from 12pm for Staff Training. For medical help during this time: Life-threatening? 999 Urgent? Contact NHS111 Non-urgent? Contact us from 8am on Thursday, or online via https://florey.accurx.com/p/C85018
- Changes to the appointment system from 1 April 2023Introduction Have you had enough of the changes to how things work at the surgery yet? We have, but we don’t have any other choice than to change yet again. Some of you may have heard of the changes to the GP contract. For the second year in a row, the government has imposed changes… Read more: Changes to the appointment system from 1 April 2023
- Never enough appointmentsStill, GP appointments have surged 10% above pre-pandemic levels! GP practices in England delivered 10% more appointments in February this year compared with the same month in 2020 – with 3% fewer GPs, official data show.
- Diabetes and RamadanIf you live with diabetes and are observing Ramadan, you can find more advice on choosing whether to fast, including what risks to be aware of, on the @DiabetesUK website. http://diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/ramadan
- Staff sickness this week – reduced appointment capacityDid we believe Covid was a thing of the past? If we did, we’re wrong. Unfortunately, Covid has caught up with a number of our staff members (clinical and non-clinical), which means we will have a reduced capacity for appointments in the coming week. We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause our patients. Please… Read more: Staff sickness this week – reduced appointment capacity