How to Register

If you wish to register with the practice, then please visit the surgery and the practice staff will be more than happy to assist you in this matter.

or alternatively click here to register with the practice. Leaflet - New registration-QR code

How to find your NHS number

An NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You can find your NHS number by logging in to a GP online service or on any document the NHS has sent you, such as your:

prescriptions
test results
hospital referral letters
appointment letters

Ask your GP surgery for help if you can't find your NHS number.

NHS 111 Get help online or on the phone

To get help from NHS 111, you can:

You can find your NHS number by logging in to a GP online service or on any document the NHS has sent you, such as your:

go to 111.nhs.uk (for people aged 5 and over only)
call 111

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Other ways to contact 111

If you have a hearing problem

Text relay

Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a textphone. This is available 24 hours a day.

Find out how to use the Relay UK app or a textphone on the Relay UK website

If you need help in another language

British sign language (BSL)

Use signvideo.co.uk/nhs111

Other languages

Call 111 and ask for an interpreter.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Information and Support: Live Well, Stopping smoking, reducing your alcohol intake, losing weight and taking more exercise are just some ways to help ensure that you maintain a healthy lifestyle. One You and LiveWell are great resources that can help you achieve this, along with some further local resources below:
Lifestyle Wellbeing Leaflet

Your Test Result(s)

For Test Results please ring the practice on 01924 461124 8-10 days (or otherwise if so instructed) after your test.

Please note - Our telephones line are very busy on a morning and would like to request you to telephone for test results (e.g. blood, urine, x-ray) after 11.30pm (Monday to Friday).

Blood test results usually come back in 5-10 days. Smear Test result and Imaging Scan reports e.g. Xray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound often take a little longer to come back to your GP.

If any of the results are abnormal then the Practice/GP will contact you either by text message or by letter, asking you to make an appointment at the practice. You will be advised if the doctor wishes to see you in person or wants to arrange a telephone consultation.

If your results are normal you will not receive a text or letter, however you are welcome to call the practice in the afternoons to confirm your test result.

Please note -Tests which are arranged by hospital consultants do not come back automatically to your GP until after you have seen the hospital doctor and been given the result personally.

Get your medical records

You can see your GP records by:

asking for them at your GP surgery
going online to see them (if you have signed up for GP online services)

VIOLENCE STATEMENT

This practice considers aggressive behaviour to be any personal, abusive and/or aggressive comments, cursing and/or swearing, physical contact and/or aggressive gestures.

The practice will not tolerate this kind of behaviour from anyone, and could result in the patient being removed from the practice list. This includes anyone who is aggressive or abusive towards a doctor, member of staff, other patient, or who damages property.

All instances of actual physical abuse on any doctor or member of staff, by a patient or their relatives will be reported to the police as an assault.

How to Complain

The practice makes every effort to give the best service possible to everyone who attends our surgery. However, we are aware that sometimes certain events or situations can go wrong, leading to a patient feeling that they have a genuine cause for complaint. If this is the case, we would wish for the matter to be settled as quickly, and as amicably, as possible. Simply contact the Practice Manager, who will give you the opportunity to further discuss you grievance. Further written information is available on the complaints procedure form obtainable from reception. We constatntly aim to improve our service and strive to improve.

How to measure your blood glucose levels

A number of tests can be used to diagnose and monitor diabetes by checking the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood.

These include the:

fasting glucose test
glucose tolerance test
HbA1C test –
Read more - Blood Test Examples at nhs.uk

Blood glucose test kits may be available to use at home. Testing your blood at home is quick and easy, although it can be uncomfortable.

You would have been given:
- a blood glucose metre
- small needles called lancets
- a plastic pen to hold the lancets
- small test strips

GP Earnings

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (e.g. average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in Savile Town Medical Centre in the last financial year was £64,021 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 1 Full time GP and 1 part time GP who worked in the practice for more than six months.

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SystmOnline Usage and Privacy Policies

Please use this service responsibly. In the case of any abuse of the service, your GP practice can prevent you from accessing the service by stopping your user name and password from working.

Examples of irresponsible use of the system may include, but are not limited to:

registering at a GP practice when you have no intention of using it as your usual GP practice
registering at a GP practice outside your catchment area
booking appointments you have no intention of attending
repeatedly booking and then cancelling appointments
repeatedly requesting prescriptions that you do not need

We are committed to protecting your privacy online. The personal information you enter on this website is strictly controlled. Information entered is available only to members of staff with appropriate access rights at your GP practice - i.e. those managing appointment booking, repeat prescribing and patient registration. Your personal information will not be shared with any third parties. Your personal information will not be sold to any third parties.

Accessibility statement

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