St Peter's Health Centre

Please do not contact the practice regarding weight loss prescribing at this time. We are reviewing and awaiting further local NHS guidance. Due to current appointment pressures our reception team will be unable to book you in for a review regarding starting weight loss injections as we will be contacting eligible patients directly in due course.
Full qualifying criteria is a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or greater and four or more of the following diagnosed health conditions: 

•    type 2 diabetes 
•    Hypertension 
•    Cardiovascular disease 
•    Obstructive sleep apnoea 
•    Dyslipidaemia

We understand that some people may feel frustrated or disappointed if they are not eligible for medication-based treatments at this stage. Living with obesity can be emotionally and physically challenging, and it is completely normal to experience a range of feelings when seeking support for your health. If you are finding things difficult, NHS Talking Therapies offers free and confidential help for people who may be struggling with low mood, anxiety or other emotional pressures.

To find out more about obesity treatment and the support available on the NHS website
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight

Protected Learning Sessions - afternoon closures 

We are closed for staff training from 12.30 pm until the following morning on the following dates:

 2 July & 2 October

If you need help when we are closed

If you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or call 111.

NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over. Call 111 if you need help for a child under 5.

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

In addition, we are closed for a slightly extended period over the lunchtime from 12.30 - 2.30 pm on the following dates:

Tuesday 15 July

Wednesday 13 August

Thursday 18 September

Tuesday 14 October

Wednesday 12 November

Thursday 18 December

If you need urgent care that cannot wait until we reopen, you can call 01273 003344 during these lunchtime closures.

We apologise for any inconvenience these closures may cause, but it is important that the team has protected time to train and learn together.  Thank you for your understanding. 

Our team answers hundreds of calls everyday, some are very distressing or challenging, and some can leave them feeling upset. 

Please be patient when you call our practice.

You don't know what happened on the call they just took.

You need to prove who you are to get full access to the NHS App. With full access you can:

• order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
• book and manage appointments
• view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
• book and manage COVID-19 vaccinations
• register your organ donation decision
• choose how the NHS uses your data
• view your NHS number (find out what your NHS number is)
  use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you

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