School Hill Medical Practice

Retirement

Dr Way will retire, after 20 years of great service at School Hill Medical Practice on 31st March 2013.  Dr Way started his career in Lewes at Albion Street Surgery in 1990 before the two practices merged in April 1993.

Dr Way will be missed by patients and colleagues alike, and we wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.

All patients are welcome to see any Doctor within the Practice to continue their care.

Last updated on 26 February 2013.

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Extended Hours

We have pre-bookable appointments between 7.30am and 6.55pm on various weekdays with the practice nurse and pre-bookable appointments on Saturday mornings with a doctor. For more detail please ring and speak to one of our receptionists on 01273 480888.

Last updated on 26 February 2013.

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SMS Messaging

We offer our patients an SMS messaging service which allows the Practice to contact you via personal text message direct to your mobile phone.

 

This service enables us to provide you with information about:

• Appointments
• Test results (we are unable to send results by text.  We are able to text you when your results are available.

 

All patients (16 yrs old) are subscribe to this service.  Please let us know if you wish to  opt out of this service.

Last updated on 26 February 2013.

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On-Line Service available

What can I do online?

 Book and cancel appointments and order repeat medication. No need to wait on the phone or drop in your prescription request!

 

New user?

 Please contact Reception in person to obtain your login details and password. Read below for further details.

 

How does it work?

Once you are set up but there are a few steps to protect your details and ensure confidentiality:

1. Obtain your unique password from us (please bring in photo ID (e.g. passport, driving licence) and proof of address less than 2 months old to confirm identity).
2. Visit http://www.schoolhillmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ and click on our link to the secure SystmOnline website. Then enter your login name and password.
3. You will be asked to change your password. Each login and password is unique and patient specific. 
4. We cannot link multiple patients under one login due to NHS Confidentiality guidelines, so each person needs to sign up for their own login.
5. Once you have submitted your request you will receive confirmation.
6. You will then be able to manage your appointments, booking and cancelling up to two months in advance. (There is only a limited amount of appointments available on line)
7. There is a full, step by step, User Guide for Online Services available on our website – click on the link on the right side of the Home screen.
8. Please allow two working days to process online medication requests.
9. Only medications listed as a 'repeat' can be requested directly however you may add in details of further medications on the submission page.

Last updated on 26 February 2013.

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Summary Care Record

The NHS are introducing summary care record (SCR’s), as part of the NHS Care Records Service, to improve the safety and quality of patient care.  SCRs will give health-care staff faster, easier access to reliable information about you to help with your treatment.  This will be most important if you need help at centres away from home.

 

For more information please visit the NHS Summary Care Records website

Last updated on 26 February 2013.

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21st March 2013-Protected Learning Time

There will be no clinician appointments available in the afternoon on the above date due to training.  Reception will be open as usual for prescriptions and queries until 5pm.

Last updated on 07 March 2013.

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