Itchy



1049020-532765Kimbolton Medical CentreSPRING NEWSLETTER00Kimbolton Medical CentreSPRING NEWSLETTER5080635-82740500-556895-63627000Welcome to the Spring 2018 edition of our Newsletter.287782020955Which?medicines can I buy without prescription?Some medicines for minor illnesses can be bought over the counter without a prescription, so you can treat yourself without needing to see a GP.Simple painkillers and cold/cough remedies can be bought directly from supermarkets and other stores.Other types of medicine, such as eye drops or emergency contraception are available without a prescription, but need a pharmacist's supervision, so are only available to buy from behind the pharmacy counter.Prescription-only medicines, such as antibiotics, must be prescribed by a qualified health professional.0Which?medicines can I buy without prescription?Some medicines for minor illnesses can be bought over the counter without a prescription, so you can treat yourself without needing to see a GP.Simple painkillers and cold/cough remedies can be bought directly from supermarkets and other stores.Other types of medicine, such as eye drops or emergency contraception are available without a prescription, but need a pharmacist's supervision, so are only available to buy from behind the pharmacy counter.Prescription-only medicines, such as antibiotics, must be prescribed by a qualified health professional.-43732220954Staff UpdateWe would like to welcome Heidi Malins to the surgery as Practice Assistant. Heidi previously worked on the wards at Kettering Hospital and has a good knowledge of patient care. She will be doing Health checks, phlebotomy and helping out in dispensary to start with, so say hello if you see her!00Staff UpdateWe would like to welcome Heidi Malins to the surgery as Practice Assistant. Heidi previously worked on the wards at Kettering Hospital and has a good knowledge of patient care. She will be doing Health checks, phlebotomy and helping out in dispensary to start with, so say hello if you see her!-437515247015Telephone Calls from your GP If you are waiting for a call from your GP please be aware that this call will show on your telephone as a withheld/unknown or private number. 00Telephone Calls from your GP If you are waiting for a call from your GP please be aware that this call will show on your telephone as a withheld/unknown or private number. 196342020510500287837282329Clinical PractitionerTrish Jones our Clinical Practitioner will be available on open surgery on Wednesday mornings to see patients with minor illnesses. Please mention at Reception if you think she may be able to help you. 00Clinical PractitionerTrish Jones our Clinical Practitioner will be available on open surgery on Wednesday mornings to see patients with minor illnesses. Please mention at Reception if you think she may be able to help you. -437322142102Check if you have hay feverHay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughinga runny or blocked noseitchy, red or watery eyesitchy throat, mouth, nose and earsloss of smellpain around your temples and foreheadheadacheearachefeeling tiredIf you have asthma, you might also:have a tight feeling in your chestbe short of breathwheeze and coughHay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks. Speak to your pharmacist if you have hay fever. They can give advice and suggest the best treatments, like antihistamine drops, tablets or nasal sprays to help with:itchy and watery eyes and sneezinga blocked nose0Check if you have hay feverHay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest. Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing and coughinga runny or blocked noseitchy, red or watery eyesitchy throat, mouth, nose and earsloss of smellpain around your temples and foreheadheadacheearachefeeling tiredIf you have asthma, you might also:have a tight feeling in your chestbe short of breathwheeze and coughHay fever will last for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which usually goes away after 1 to 2 weeks. Speak to your pharmacist if you have hay fever. They can give advice and suggest the best treatments, like antihistamine drops, tablets or nasal sprays to help with:itchy and watery eyes and sneezinga blocked nose161290022669500287837221092 University StudentsPlease see your university GP for all routine matters (including travel vaccinations and medical forms) as they hold your full medical notes. We are only available as an emergency service when you are visiting our area.00 University StudentsPlease see your university GP for all routine matters (including travel vaccinations and medical forms) as they hold your full medical notes. We are only available as an emergency service when you are visiting our area.287837237410Please use the surgery car park whenever possible when you visit the surgery.If you have to park on Hunters Way please do not park on the pavements.00Please use the surgery car park whenever possible when you visit the surgery.If you have to park on Hunters Way please do not park on the pavements.2877820274320Repeat PrescriptionsPlease allow 2 working days (from receipt of your request) for a repeat prescription. Your repeat can be requested online, in person, by fax or by post only. Please ask dispensary about pre-payment certificates if you order and pay for more than one item per month. This could save you money.00Repeat PrescriptionsPlease allow 2 working days (from receipt of your request) for a repeat prescription. Your repeat can be requested online, in person, by fax or by post only. Please ask dispensary about pre-payment certificates if you order and pay for more than one item per month. This could save you money. ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download