Practice News
New Phone System Going Live on Thursday 30th May!
Good Luck Dr Young!
Following Dr Young’s retirement from the Practice, we have a thank you book available on reception at Greenwood Health Centre for any patients who wish to write their thanks and well wishes for the future to Dr Young. Please speak to one of our Reception team at Greenwood Health Centre if you would like to sign the book.
Waiting Times in the NHS App
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.
Privacy Policy
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.
NHS England Communications
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.
Spire Enquiry - Paterson Independent Inquiry
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 - Lichfield & Cannock Chase areas
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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