Practice News

LHC
3rd Oct

NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHC)

NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks (TLHC) are being offered to our eligible patients from October 2024.
The TLHC programme aims to help diagnose lung cancer and other respiratory diseases at an earlier stage, when treatment may be simpler and more successful.
Lung health checks have helped to identify cancer and a number of respiratory diseases at an early stage and provided opportunities for earlier treatment that has saved lives.
Eligible participants will receive a letter inviting them to take part in a telephone assessment with a specialist respiratory nurse.
 
Find out everything you need to know about #LHCInNLincs at www.lunghealthcheck.org.uk.
If you receive an invitation, book your appointment today. #LHCInNLincs
DA
1st Oct

Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

October is Domestic Abuse awareness month and as a practice we are always here to help. 
 
Our contact details are:
Tele: 01724 842244
 
You can also visit the below link for getting help and support for domestic abuse.
Always remember if you are in an emergency, please call 999.
BD
24th Sep

Domestic Abuse Helplines

Blue Door

A specialist service who provide support to anyone that has experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, rape and serious sexual offences.

Address: 26-28 Laneham Street Scunthorpe DN15 6PB

Tel: 01724 841947 / 0800 197 4787 / 0808 802 9999

Web: https://www.thebluedoor.org/

 

National Domestic Abuse Line

The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247

The link below provides you access to their website 

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/contact-us/

 

You can also visit the below link for getting help and support for domestic violence 

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

 

Always remember if you are in an emergency, please call 999. 

F&F Comments
16th Sep

Friends and Family comments August 2024

The photo shows comments taken from our Friends and Family data - August 2024. 

F&F
16th Sep

Friends and Family data for August 2024

The photo reflects our Friends and Family data for August 2024, here at Ancora Medical Practice.

NHS
28th Aug

Thank you

The NHS and care sector across Lincolnshire employs around 35,000 people, each of whom is unique, with different skills and different ethnic backgrounds.
We are proud to be diverse.
We work in your homes, your community, your local surgery, your hospitals, care homes, pharmacies, dentists, optometrists and many other places. We work hard every day across the whole of the county to do our very best to provide high quality care for the people of Lincolnshire.
We are committed to looking after you, whoever you are and whatever your background. We respect and value all the people we look after across Lincolnshire, please respect and value all of us too.
BP
28th Aug

Know Your Numbers!

You Have the Power!

Checking your blood pressure can help you find out whether your blood pressure numbers are under control, lowering your risk of stroke and heart disease. 

Regular monitoring can prevent serious health issues. You have the power to know your numbers!

 

Use the link to find out more information https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/aging-well/bloodpressure/

NHS APP
28th Aug

Need help with the NHS App?

Do more with the NHS App!

  • Order repeat prescription
  • Use NHS 111 online
  • Find NHS Services
  • View your GP health record
  • Book appointments
  • Get reminders and messages

and much more...

RSV
13th Aug

RSV Vaccination

From 1st September, a vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will be available to the following patients:
 
• Adults turning 75 years old on or after 1st September
• Adults aged 75 to 79 (until the day before their 80th birthday) on 1st September
• All pregnant women from 28 weeks' gestation
 
If you meet the criteria above, we will contact you over the next few weeks to offer you an appointment for the vaccine.
Further information on RSV can be found on https://www.nhs.uk/condi.../respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/
Referrals
22nd Jul

Referral Waiting Times

If you are waiting for an appointment with NLaG and you are still waiting for confirmation of your appointment and wanting to know how long you may be waiting?
Please use the link below to find the current waiting times measured in weeks.
This is updated every month, meaning these are the most up to date waiting times.
So, please utilise this link to find out how long you may be waiting for your appointment.
 
Strikes
25th Jun

Junior Doctor Strikes

Junior doctors will be on strike from 7am on Thursday 27 June until 7am on Tuesday 2 July.
During these strikes other doctors will still be working and emergency care will be prioritised. However, there may be some disruption particularly to planned and non-urgent appointments and surgeries.
If your appointment or surgery needs to be rescheduled, you will be contacted. So, if you are not contacted, please attend any appointments as originally planned.
For more information visit https://bit.ly/41tAdEX
BMA
25th Jun

Did you know?

In the last 5 years GP practices have lost funding worth £660 million. 

We're not allowed to use the poor funding we have to recruit more GPs or more practice nurses. 

Compared to ten years ago:

  • 1,000 surgeries have closed.
  • Over 10,000 GPs have retired or left the NHS.
  • These GPs have not been replaced.

This is why you struggle to see your GP. 

General Practice is being broken. 

We know you deserve better than this.

GPs Are On Your Side. 

https://bma.org.uk/GPsOnYourSide

E.Coli
10th Jun

Increase of E. Coli

There has been an increase in E. coli cases across the UK in recent weeks which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
 
Find out what to do if you have symptoms and when to seek medical advice if you need it https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/
NHS 111
5th Jun

Mental Health Crisis

If you find yourself in a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to know what to do.
Just call 111 and select the mental health option for urgent mental health support.
screening
5th Jun

Bowel Cancer Screening

Last year, one third of eligible people who received a screening kit did not complete it.
If you get a bowel cancer screening kit in the post, use it.
Cervical screening
5th Jun

Cervical Screening

If you missed your last Cervical Screening, please book an appointment with the practice nurse. 
For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening
Lost or stolen medication
4th Jun

Lost or Stolen Controlled Medications

You play an important role in keeping your medicines safe and out of the hands of those who should not have them. This can be done by locking your medicines away. 

The surgery WILL NOT replace any lost or stolen controlled medication.

It is your responsibility to take care of your medication.

NHS APP
4th Jun

NHS App

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way. Are you? 

Find out how you can use the NHS App to order your repeat prescriptions, quickly and easily by using the link below. 

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR08gazlwqEiplB-50MynwnJGH1nIjWWJ6QCIcBoKe5OKw_PJb6DSaDFqBY_aem_AaMhTUTwDc3HVGyEXXsaYhcQg2_1MidXK-0o0Aj4K-h-i8a7kOUVoTGKXBOgANktdwrheJKWv3jHsS3C8NtEmIGy

NLAG
3rd Jun

NHSNLaG - Digital Appointment Letter

If you receive a text from ‘NHSNLaG’, it’s a digital appointment letter from Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust.
Don’t worry, if you don’t have a smartphone or don’t want to receive your letter digitally, you can still continue to receive a printed copy in the post.
Ancora
3rd Jun

Changes to Surgery Opening

To ensure all patients have equal access to appointments, we now open the doors of the surgery at 08:30am every morning. 

The telephone lines will be open and answered from 08:00am, and you are advised to use the telephone for all your appointment needs. 

Thank you

Ancora Medical Practice

NLAG
30th May

Podiatry Self-Referral

This self-referral route allows patients to access Podiatry Services quickly, without needing to see a GP or health professional first. This service is for people aged 16 years of age and over with podiatry problems and registered with a local GP practice.

If you don’t want to self-refer (e.g. owing to communication difficulties), or are under the age of 16, you can contact the surgery directly to speak to a GP to discuss this. 

Please use the link below to if you feel you require a self-referral or information about whether you are suitable to self refer. 

https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/services/podiatry/podiatry-self-referrals/

Ancora
29th May

Practice News

 

New General Practitioners

We are happy to announce that Dr Anam Abrar joined Ancora Medical Practice in April 2024, please help us to welcome her to the practice.

Dr Amrou Abdelnaby who has been with us since August 2023 training as a General Practitioner, has recently qualified and we are excited that he will be joining the Ancora team in August 2024. Congratulations to Dr A Abdelnaby and welcome!

Retirements

This is advance notice that two of our long-serving Ancora General Practitioners will be retiring at the end of September - Dr James Taylor and Dr Tehmina Mubarika. We know they will be missed by many of you, but am sure you will join us in wish them a long, healthy and happy retirement. 

Sexual health
29th May

Sexual Health

We have a new Sexual health service in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) is the new provider of sexual health services in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, effective from 1 April 2024.
Significant work has taken place to ensure the service handover from Virgin Care to LCHS runs smoothly.
 
They hold a clinic at the Ironstone centre on the following days,
9am - 5pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday
9am - 8pm Wednesday & Thursday
9am - 1pm Saturday
 
You can access their full range of sexual health services, including online screening and it will be prioritised according to urgency and vulnerability.
For further information, please visit their website lincolnshiresexualhealth.nhs.uk
Pharmacy First
12th Apr

Pharmacy First

If you have any of the following seven problems and are within the age ranges stated, please use the Pharmacy First service. You can contact the surgery for further information regarding Pharmacy First.
 
Earache - 1 to 17 years
Infected insect bites - 1 year and over
Shingles - 18 years and over
Sinusitis - 12 years and over
Sore throat - 5 years and over
Impetigo - 1 year and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections - 16 to 64 years
Measles
25th Jan

Measle Cases Are On The Rise

Measles is more than just a rash and can lead to serious complications including meningitis and blindness, particularly in babies and young children. In fact, 1 in 5 children with measles need hospital treatment.

Cases are on the rise and the disease is highly infectious.

The best way to protect your children from this serious and preventable disease is to keep their vaccinations up to date. The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and has been used since the early 1980s.

All children should receive their two doses on time at 12 months and again at 3 years and 4 months.

Check your child’s red book and make contact with your practice to catch up on any missing vaccinations.

smoking
18th Jan

Are you ready to quit smoking?

bloods
12th Jan

Scunthorpe Blood Tests

PPG
28th Dec 2023

Patient Participation Group

cervical screening
22nd Dec 2023

Let's Talk Cervical Screening

social prescribing
24th Feb 2023

North Lincs Social Prescribing Service