Practice News

Patients who turn 75 and those age 75-79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus. 

RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs.  RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including: cough, sore throat, sneezing, a runny or blocked nose.

Many require hospital admission. 

A single dose of vaccine will help to boost protection as you reach an age group at highest risk of serious RSV infection.  Unlike the flu vaccine, you do not need to have the RSV vaccine every year.  

We will also be inviting patients aged 79-80 for their vaccine where required. 

More information on how to book will be provided by the practice in the upcoming weeks. 

This is separate from the Fllu and Covid vaccinations we will offer in October.  It is recommended that the RSV vaccine is not received in the 2 weeks before or after the Flu or Covid vaccinations.

While you are waiting for your hospital appointment or treatment, you can now use the NHS App to get the information you need while you wait to be seen.

A new NHS App feature has been launched for patients to view an estimated waiting time for your hospital treatment. You will know you are on waiting list and how long you may have to wait for treatment.

A new version of the practice's Patient Privacy Policy is now available on our website, which has updated information releating to GP connect, Population Health Reporting and Data for Planning and Research.

We wanted to advise our patients that NHS England will be changing the way communications are sent to you. 

Our surgery has been enabled to send messages directly to the NHS app.  Patients will receive messages in this way if they have the NHS app downloaded and notifications switched on. For more information on the use of the NHS app visit:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/msg-service

Our surgery may continue to send you information by SMS (text) message as well, whilst the NHS transition all messaging to the NHS app.

If you were treated by Ian Paterson and have a question regarding your care, please call the dedicated patient helpline on 0800 085 8130, and speak to a member of the specialist team.  The helpline is in operation between 8.30am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 6pm Friday and 9am to 3pm on Saturday.  You can also email us at spirecarehelplineianpaterson@spirehealthcare.com 

If you would like confidential support and advice from an independent organsiation, you can also speak to The Patients Associate on 0800 345 7115 between 9.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Exciting News!

Introducing the Burntwood Memory Cafe - a place for Friendship, Wellness, Fun and support! Starting January 11th 2024, join us every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at Burntwood Memorial Hall, Rugeley Road, Burntwood, WS7 9BE

Our Memory Cafe is a warm and welcoming space designed for individuals with memory problems or dementia, along with their care providers. Meet others, build lasting friendships and enjoy a unique experience with activities for everyone. Light refreshments provided! 

Have fun, laugh and socialise with interactive music sessions.  It's a fantastic opportunity to connect and share moments. For all dates and further information contact Karen at 07396182357 or email welcome@magnoliafriends.org.uk 

Let's create wonderful memories together 

The Voluntary Car Scheme operates across Lichfield & Cannock Chase areas

Now open Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 12:00pm 

The Volunary Car Scheme - Voluntary drivers will collect patients from their homes and drive them to their doctors, dentist or hospital appointments, they will wait up to two hours for them, and then return them back home. 

Anyone requesting the service will be advised of the cost of the journey when they make their booking. 

For more details, please call the office on either:-

Lichfield & Cannock: 01543 303023

Burntwood: 01543 303025

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