Balmore Park Surgery

Other Information

Patients Not Seen Within A Significant Period

All registered patients over 16 years of age may request a consultation if they have not been seen by their GP within a period of three years.

For registered patients 75 years and over, a consultation may be requested if they have not been seen by their GP within a period of twelve months. If, as a result of a patient's medical condition, it would be inappropriate for him / her to attend at the surgery, then arrangements will be made for their GP to carry out the consultation at the patient's home.

Car Parking

While visiting the surgery you are welcome to use the practice car park at the rear of the building which is intended for the use of patients whilst they are attending their appointments, and for surgery staff and doctors only.

Please Note: Cars must not be left in the car park for any other reason - any such cars found in the car park are liable to be removed or clamped.

Baby Changing Facilities

Changing facilities are provided in the WC in the entrance lobby and also in the disabled WC in the corridor at the rear of the waiting room.

Healthy Living

Guidelines to enable everyone to lead healthier lives are summarised below:-

Coronary Heart Disease And Stroke

  • Walk 30 minutes a day (eg walk the last mile to and from work).
  • Eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
  • Use reduced fat versions of spreads and dairy products. Choose fats and oils labelled 'low in saturates'.
  • Eat fish twice a week, oily fish (eg mackerel, sardines) on one of these occasions.
  • Add less salt to cooking and at the table.
  • Drink no more than the recommended alcohol levels (men 28 units/week, women 21 units/week).

Cancers

  • Stop smoking as soon as possible.
  • Respond to invitations for breast screening and smear tests.
  • Avoid excessive sun by dressing sensibly, using sunblock and staying in the shade.
  • Don't leave small children in direct sunlight.

HIV And Sexual Health

  • Seek advice on contraception, including post-coital contraception.
  • Use condoms.
  • Limit numbers of sexual partners.

Mental Illness

  • Talk about how you are feeling.
  • Discuss emotional and psychological causes for physical symptoms.
  • Don't feel weak or guilty if you have a mental health problem.
  • Accept treatment for depression even when the cause is understandable.
  • Ask for help from the practice (or the Samaritans) if you feel suicidal.

Accidents

  • Never drink and drive.
  • Keep medicines under lock and key away from children.
  • Take care with prescribed and over-the-counter drugs when driving.
  • The elderly should have regular eyesight checks.
  • Keep stairs and landings well lit and free from obstruction.