There have been reports in the media of an increase in Domestic violence during the recent COVID lockdown. We take the issue very seriously here in the Palms surgery and want to create the right environment so that people can gain the confidence...
Read moreThere are now 2 situations in which people will have a COVID test done in this current outbreak. 1 You have symptoms and so require a test. 2 You have been a close contact of someone who has now been diagnosed with COVID. We are only able to...
Read moreWearing a face covering is recommended to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In some situations, wearing a face covering is mandatory, and you could be fined or imprisoned if you refuse to wear one without a reasonable excuse. Here is link to...
Read moreSince the onset of COVID we have had to alter how we provide services and one service that we can no longer bring people into the surgery for is measurement of blood pressure. We would now recommend that people should invest in a BP monitor with...
Read moreWe would ask that all patients attending the Palms surgery for any appointment would wear a face mask. This will ensure we minimise spread of COVID 19 as much as possible within the practice. There has now been guidance issued on the wearing of...
Read moreThe Criteria for testing have been changed as of the 5/5/2020. Anyone now who presents with either fever, cough or shortness of breath can get a COVID 19 test done. If you have developed any of these symptoms please get in telephone contact with...
Read morePractice Privacy Statement This Practice wants to ensure the highest standard of medical care for our patients. We understand that a General Practice is a trusted community governed by an ethic of privacy and confidentiality. Our approach is...
Read morePatients attending The Palms GP Surgery require a face-to-face consultation with their usual GP once their issued prescription expires. Due to high practice demand, this should be arranged as soon as you have received the final issue of your...
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Spring is almost upon us and with it will come rejuvenation. Many of us make New Years resolutions and I wonder how many of you committed to doing more exercise in 2019 and I wonder how you are faring as we enter the last days of February...
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