Brookfield Surgery - News
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Dec 2019
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Oct 2019
Recent evidence has shown that measuring blood pressure at home is safe, effective and gives more consistent readings than in a clinical environment. Overall the last few years home blood pressure monitors have also become cheaper and more reliable. The British Hypertension Society has a list of machines and prices and which they have validated themselves. We would Recommend that you choose one of the following machines that use the upper arm readings. The website link is
http://www.bhsoc.org//index.php?cID=246.
To check your blood pressure at home you need to take 2 readings each day morning and evening for 5-7 days. Sit down at a table, in a quiet environment with your arm rested in front of you and take 2 readings the second 1-2 minutes after the first. Record these readings using the following table
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Sep 2019
In the month of August 2019, we had 40 patients who did not attend their booked appointments. Please let us know if you are unable to make your appointment.
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Aug 2019
Please note we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our telephone system. We have contacted our service provider who has informed us this is an external issue. Please be patient as we try to resolve this.
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Jul 2019
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Jul 2019
Did you know you can now see a GP or a Treatment Room Nurse on a Tuesday evening from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Surgery? This service is for pre-booked routine appointments only. Please speak to reception for further information.
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May 2019
Fax Machine Update
Due to a changes within the NHS, we no longer have a fax machine within our surgery.
For our patients this means that all of our referrals will be sent electronically, and if you are wanting to request a repeat ...
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Apr 2019