Useful external websites
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire weblink is:
Cervical Screening
The NHS Cervical Screening Programme
Informed Choice about Cancer Screening
The following charity websites also provide information about cervical screening which may be helpful:
Follow the link for useful information on what to do if you or a member of your family has a cold or flu
Most of us will probably have a cold this winter and some of us will have flu. Find out how to look after yourself if these viruses affect you.
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/coldsandflu/Pages/Coldcomfort.aspx
For domestic needle disposal:
You will need to attend the surgery for a clinician to complete a referral form to the local council.
Sickness Certification for under 7 days
GPs are under no contractual obligation to provide sickness certificates for absences of less than 7 days, please see:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statutory-sick-pay-employees-statement-of-sickness-sc2
Rushmoor Voluntary Services - Local Support for Local People
Please find attached an information leaflet
Rushmoor Voluntary Service - Home Help leaflet
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Listed below are a number of documents intended to provide further information from external websites.
For patients with disabilities, to see where the nearest accessible services are:
http://www.directenquiries.com/
Counselling and Mental Health Information
You can self-refer to our local counselling service, TalkPLUS, via their website:
http://www.talkplus.org.uk/index.html
Protecting you and those close to you from abuse
Abuse is anything that harms another person physically or mentally. If you, or another vulnerable adult you know is being harmed in any way by another person, please do not ignore it. No abuse is acceptable.
Speak out against abuse
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/adult-services/carechoice/protection-from-abuse/people-abuse.htm
Young Minds - The voice for young people's mental heath and wellbeing
Sexual Health Services
For information regarding sexual health including STI testing, emergency contraception and unplanned pregancy. You can contact them on 0300 3002016, text your CLINIC 9 your postcode to 66777 or go to www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk
NHS Choices Website - Your Health Your Choice.
Bereavement Advice Centre is a not-for-profit organisation which cover many topics including how to register a death; entitlement to death related benefits; if probate is needed and how to apply and stopping junk mail.
Information for patients regarding Hampshire Health Records can be found at: