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For more information, including how to register for on-line services please click here.
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GP Extended Access
The GP Extended Access service has commenced in Kettering offering additional appointments, designed to make it easier for patients to access primary care services at a time that suits them.
Under the service patients registered with Linden will be able to make an appointment at a time that is much more convenient to them, including evenings until 8pm, weekends and Bank Holidays.
If a patient wishes to attend an extended hours appointment, they may be given the option to travel to a central hub and will not necessarily see their own GP. This means that extended access appointments require patient consent for sharing their records. Patients preferring to see their usual GP or practice nurse should book an appointment with their practice during normal opening hours.
Patients will still need to contact their GP practice in the usual way to request an appointment. If there is no appointment available at the practice, patients may be offered an appointment with the GP Extended Access Service, if this is right for them.
Patients needing urgent care when their practice is closed should continue to call NHS 111 in the usual way.
For more information visit the website at https://www.neneccg.nhs.uk/gp-extended-access-service/
HUB Patient Information Leaflet
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Junior Epipen Shortage
If you are a parent or carer of a child with a severe allergy you might already know about a problem with the supply of Epipen Junior 150mcg which is expected to last several months. Please click on the link below for further information.
Junior Epipen Shortage Letter
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2018 GP Patient Survey
ET Publishes Incorrect Survey Results
The results of the 2018 patient survey have now been published by NHS England. Unfortunately the local papers made a serious error in their reporting of the headline message this year; they used incorrect information and mistakenly ranked the local surgeries with Linden second from bottom. After we contacted them they took down this article however the Practice thought it important to highlight the actual results as there are many encouraging signs. A great deal of hard work has been undertaken by the practice team to improve the service we offer and it is gratifying to see improvements, of course there is always more to do.
Click here for more information
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Linden Medical Group achieves a Good overall rating following its latest CQC Inspection, with an Outstanding rating for the effectiveness of our services.
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Staff Training
The practice will be closed for Staff Training from 12:30pm on Wednesday 16th January 2019. If you require medical attention you should contact the NHS 111 Service by dialing 111.
For a full list of training dates for 2018 click here
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Unwell or Injured?
If you require medical assistance outside surgery opening times please dial 111 to be put through to the NHS 111 Service.
There is a range of local NHS services available for you to choose from, you don't always need to see a GP or go to A&E.
Click on the interactive picture above for your guide to local health services which are available.
(Site updated 11/12/2018)