Surgery News

Wax Removal Self refer.

Dear Patients,

Wax removal for patients who require this to allow for hearing assessment and fitting of hearing aids is part of the Age-Related Hearing Loss Service we commission for patients 55 years and over in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Details of all available providers are listed in the GP referral form on Ardens and in the self-referral form available here: Please Click here

BHT are one of six commissioned providers of the service – Please make the use of service.

Thankyou

Feb 2024

Dear Patients,

Pls find the list of telephone numbers for referral service.

Updated numbers as follows:

Patient Referrals Bookings Team:               01296 838888 (patients should ideally wait 6 weeks before calling).

Wycombe Hospital:                                         01494 526161

Stoke Mandeville Hospital:                           01296 315000

Diagnostic centre/MSK:                                 0333 999 2586

Radiology:                                                           01296 316900

X Ray Department:                                          01494 425447

ADHD/ASD Referrals:                                      01865 901532

District Nurses:                                                 01494 323040

Crisis Team:                                                         01865 901052

Thankyou

Prescription request

Please note Cressex Health Centre will be closed on for 25th Dec, 26th Dec and 1st Jan 2024. Please order any medication due throughout for this period with as much notice as possible.

Thankyou

One Appointment One Problem

Self Check-In & Appointments

Dear Patients,

We have a system in the surgery where you can self-check in & Book appointment online.

Please ask a member of Team.

Thankyou

Health For Teens

Dear Patients,

If you need any help with

Feelings, Health, Lifestyle, Relationship, Growing Up & Sexual Health.

Please visit : https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/

New Healthy Lifestyle for Buckinghamshire

Hello,

We’re so excited to launch our brand-new healthy lifestyle service Be Healthy Bucks

We’re looking forward to working with you and helping people change their lifestyles for the better.  

The service goes live Saturday 1st April, with our friendly team available on the phone from Monday 3rd April.

We’ll be offering a range of free services, which focus on creating long-lasting behaviour change.

These services include:  

  • Adult weight management  
  • Child weight management ​ 
  • Reducing alcohol consumption ​ 
  • Smoking cessation ​ 
  • Community-based NHS Health Checks 

We’ve attached a service overview leaflet, where you can find out more. 

You can also visit our brand-new website and social media to find out more about us and the support we offer:  

Website: bhb.maximusuk.co.uk 

Facebook: @behealthybucks  

LinkedIn: @maximus-community-health 

You can spread the word about Be Healthy Bucks across the community and help us, help more people.  

If you know someone who can benefit from our service, they can self-refer on our website.

Health professionals can make referrals on the Be Healthy Bucks website.

Also, if you’ve got any questions about this new service, our friendly team are here to help.  

You can email us on: [email protected] 

Or call: 03332 300177 

We can’t wait to get to work.  Please click here

Counselling Services for Mental Health

We are an independent registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), specialising in person-centred therapy with years of experience helping individuals with complex issues such as abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and more. Our mission is to offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and empowered as you work towards your goals.

At aMAZing Therapy Centre, we understand that life can be overwhelming and challenging. That’s why we are here to help you navigate through the psychological pain and challenges that you may face. We will endeavour to work with you to increase your self-awareness, promote personal growth, and empower you to take control of your own life.

Please click here

Dear All,

I’m writing with a hopefully a final update of the planning for the event on the 7th of December, the plan is as below:

  • 8.30-12.00 – YMCA Crest Road, HP11 1UD; Find and treat vans (BBV and CXRs) to be situated at the back of the car park, Hep C nurses to work from the vans with F&T, Sexual health team and One recovery to work from the residents common room with private rooms available
  • 2.00-5.00 – The Hub, Union Baptist Church, HP11 1NJ; Find at treat vans would park outside at the on street parking (with Hep C nurses) and Sexual health team, One Recovery and PCN to operate from inside the Hub

Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral

His Majesty King Charles III has announced there will be a National Bank Holiday in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral which takes place on Monday 19th September. This bank holiday will mark the last day of national mourning. Cressex Health Centre will be closed on this day.

Diabetes

Ramadan is a very important time of the year for Muslims around the world and we wish the Muslim community in High Wycombe a blessed and holy month. Before deciding to fast, it is important to check in with your healthcare team to see how you are currently managing your diabetes.

Ultimately, it is a personal choice whether or not to fast. However, if you do choose to fast, it is important to be prepared before Ramadan by speaking with your healthcare team, so you have a plan for keeping safe and healthy. Visit the “Diabetes and Ramadan” page provided by Diabetes UK. You can also download our factsheets about diabetes and Ramadan available in English, Urdu, Arabic and Bengali.

Diabetes and Ramadan

English

Urdu

Arabic

Bengali  

For further advice and support

Speak to us at the surgery where we can assist with any questions you may have

Did you know, Diabetes UK have a helpline Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) on 0345 123 2399

The Muslim council of Britain also have the latest guidelines and advice for Muslims fasting during the month of Ramadan to help them make the most of the blessed month. 

Please Click here to get more information on Gluten Free

Sick notes.

Self Certification for 28 days

The government has announced that from the 17th of December 2021 employees can self-certify sickness for up to 28 days without a doctor’s note.

The government has temporarily increased the amount of time employees can self certify for sickness to 28 days. This means you do not need a doctors note for the first 28 days of sickness. This is a temporary measure to enable practices to focus on COVID-19 booster programme.  This means you will not need to call the practice for a sick note unless your illness has lasted more than 28 days or your sick note is long term.

This applies to absences beginning on or after 10 December 2021, up to and including absences which begin on or before 26th January 2022. The self certification period will revert to seven days for absences beginning on or after 27 January 2022. If employees are self-isolating and cannot work because of coronavirus (COVID-19) they can get an ‘isolation note’ online from NHS 111. They do not have to go to their GP or a hospital. 

Taking Sick Leave
Self certification form

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Dear Patient,

“Please wear facemask all the the time at the surgery unless you are exempt”

“Please enter your car registration number at the surgery to avoid any fines, There is an Administrative charge for any query regarding fines”.

Cressex Health Centre operates a Zero tolerance policy, with regards to any abusive patient behaviour or language. Zero Tolerance

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