Our latest Practice Newsletter has just been published – click on the link below to view Grove Medical Practice Newsletter – January 25
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Thank you to Dr Chris Jessop
Dr Jessop will shortly be retiring from the Practice. Dr Jessop has been part of the Cromwell Place and Grove Medical Practice family for many years and has provided a … [continue] Thank you to Dr Chris Jessop
Menopause Cafe – 6 January 2025
Jan Menopuase Cafe
Chemist Opening Hours – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025
Chemist Opening Hours – Christmas 2024 & New Year 2025 Palliative Care Pharmacy Stockists Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2024-25
Stay well at home
If you’ve got a minor illness like a cold, you can often look after yourself safely at home. Make sure you have a well-stocked medicine cabinet with things like … [continue] Stay well at home
Your local Minor Injury Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre
Several local Minor Injury Units and Urgent Treatment Centres are open during some or all of the holiday season. These locations can help with a range of issues including sprains, wounds … [continue] Your local Minor Injury Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre
Its okay not to be okay – support for your mental health is available
The holidays are a festive time for many, but we know it can also be a difficult period for lots of us. If you’re struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone and help … [continue] Its okay not to be okay – support for your mental health is available
Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 Opening Hours
Our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period will be as follows:- Monday 23 December 2024 – 07:00am* to 18:00pm Tuesday 24 December 2024 – 07:00am* to 18:00pm … [continue] Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 Opening Hours
Have you been contacted about changing your inhaler?
We are taking part in an NHS programme to review inhaler prescribing for a number of our patients. Eligible patients will be contacted by text message. Patients will be asked … [continue] Have you been contacted about changing your inhaler?
Important Notice for our Patients – Employers National Insurance Contributions
Important Notice for our Patients Dear Patients, We are writing to inform you of a significant change that will affect the care we provide at Grove Medical Practice. As you may … [continue] Important Notice for our Patients – Employers National Insurance Contributions
Staff Training Afternoon – Wednesday 20 November 2024
The practice will be closed between 14:00pm and 15:30pm on Wednesday 20 November 2024 for staff training. Our routine pre-booked appointments will resume at 15:30pm, including our Wednesday evening clinic. Between 14:00pm and 18:00pm, our telephone … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – Wednesday 20 November 2024
Staff Training Afternoon – Tuesday 22 October 2024
The practice will be closed between 14:00pm and 15:30pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024 for staff training. Our routine pre-booked appointments will resume at 15:30pm. Between 14:00pm and 18:00pm, our telephone systems will be directing patients … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – Tuesday 22 October 2024
Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – Thursday 3 October 2024
More than 900 patients are now booked in for our first flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday 3 October 2024. We will be offering the COVID-19 vaccination to all … [continue] Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – Thursday 3 October 2024
Staff Training Afternoon – Thursday 19 September 2024
The practice will be closed between 14:00pm and 15:30pm on Thursday 19 September 2024 for staff training. Our routine pre-booked appointments will resume at 15:30pm. Between 14:00pm and 18:00pm, our telephone systems will be directing patients … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – Thursday 19 September 2024
Flu Vaccinations are now available to Book! – Updated
Our 2024 flu vaccination clinics are now available to book. Our clinics will be held on:- Thursday 3 October 2024 (all day) Saturday 5 October 2024 (morning only) Tuesday 8 … [continue] Flu Vaccinations are now available to Book! – Updated
Outcome of the recent BMA ballot on Collective Action
The outcome of the BMA ballot on collective action by GP contractors was announced on Thursday 1 August 2024. Seven in ten eligible members voted in the non-statutory ballot with … [continue] Outcome of the recent BMA ballot on Collective Action
Staff Training Afternoon – 17 July 2024
Our telephone lines will be closed between 14:00pm and 18:00pm on Wednesday 17 July 2024 for staff training. A number of pre-booked appointment clinics will still be running, so any patients who are … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – 17 July 2024
Flu Vaccination Clinics – now available to book!
Our 2024 flu vaccination clinics are now available to book. Our clinics will be held on:- Thursday 3 October 2024 (all day) Saturday 5 October 2024 (morning only) Tuesday … [continue] Flu Vaccination Clinics – now available to book!
Staff Training Afternoon – Tuesday 18 June 2024
The practice will be closed between 14:00pm and 18:00pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024 for staff training, with the exception of a pre-booked blood test clinic. During this time, our telephone systems will be directing patients … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – Tuesday 18 June 2024
Roof Repairs – starting 11 June 2024
Please accept our apologies for any noise or disruption during the repairs to the roof at the front of the practice. Work will start on Monday 11 June 2024 and … [continue] Roof Repairs – starting 11 June 2024
COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations Update
We have now completed our COVID-19 Spring Booster vaccination clinics. If you are eligible and have not yet received your vaccination, please follow this link for more information on how … [continue] COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations Update
My repeat prescription has not updated online after my review
We have received a few queries over the last couple of weeks from patients who have mentioned that their repeat prescription has not updated after their medication review has taken … [continue] My repeat prescription has not updated online after my review
Bank Holiday Monday – 27 May 2024
The practice will be closed on Monday 27 May 2024 for the Spring Bank Holiday. At weekends and on Bank Holidays emergencies are dealt with by either Herts Urgent Care … [continue] Bank Holiday Monday – 27 May 2024
Staff Training Afternoon – Wednesday 22 May 2024
The practice will be closed between 14:30pm and 18:00pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024 for staff training. During this time, our telephone systems will be directing patients with urgent medical concerns to the 111 service which … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – Wednesday 22 May 2024
Temporary Problem with Appointment Reminder messages
A processing error has meant that some of the appointment reminder messages we have sent to our patients over the last couple of days have incorrectly stated that they were … [continue] Temporary Problem with Appointment Reminder messages
Dispensary Opening Hours – Friday 3 May 2024
Due to refurbishment work underway within the practice, the Dispensary will be closing slightly earlier at 17:00pm on Friday 3 May 2024. Thank you for your understanding. Grove Medical Practice
Staff Training Afternoon – Wednesday 24 April 2024
The practice will be closed between 14:30pm and 18:00pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 for staff training. During this time, our telephone systems will be directing patients with urgent medical concerns to the 111 service which … [continue] Staff Training Afternoon – Wednesday 24 April 2024
NHS Prescription Charges from 1 May 2024
The NHS has recently announced prescription charges for medications issued after 1 May 2024. Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest … [continue] NHS Prescription Charges from 1 May 2024
Welcome to Chris Lanyon – our new Paramedic Practitioner
We are delighted to welcome Chris Lanyon who joined our Team as our new Paramedic Practitioner in February 2024. Chris works alongside our Duty Doctor and Advanced Care and Paramedic … [continue] Welcome to Chris Lanyon – our new Paramedic Practitioner
COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations
We will shortly start inviting eligible patients to book in for their COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations. Eligible patients are being invited by text message with a link to directly book their appointment … [continue] COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations