We are a Veteran Friendly GP practice!
We are now an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP Practice!
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated Clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.
If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.
To find out more, ask your nurse or GP.
We aim to help make England smokefree by 2030!
We are the second Southampton GP Practice to sign the Smokefree pledge!
By signing up to the pledge, the team at Southampton Woolston & Townhill are committing to:
- Treat tobacco dependency among patients and staff who smoke
- Ensure smokers within the NHS have access to the medication they need to quit
- Create environments that support quitting through implementing smokefree policies
Shingles eligibility has changed
On the 1st of September 2023, the Shingles National Immunisation Programme changed, and more individuals are now eligible for a free shingles vaccination on the NHS.
You are now eligible if you're:
- 50 years and over with a severely weakened immune system (severely immunocompromised)
- Those aged 18 to 49 receiving a stem cell transplant may also be eligible. Speak to your specialist.
- Turning 65 years old - You'll be eligible from your 65th birthday
- 70 to 79 years of age
Measles
Visit the NHS webpage for full details on Measles
Consent to See Medical Students
The Old Fire Station Surgery is involved in teaching medical students from the University of Southampton.
Students learn a huge amount from talking to patients and thinking about diagnoses and management. You have a lot to teach them. The student may observe the consultation, lead the consultation while being observed by the GP or talk to you alone and then present your story to the GP.
The students are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as all members of the practice and their code of conduct is set out clearly by the General Medical Council. The student will not be able to make any decision about your care independently. Your problem will always be reviewed by a qualified practitioner.
If you do not want a student present, please tell the receptionist or doctor, we completely respect this decision, and the doctor will be happy to see you alone.
If you are happy to let the student, be involved in the consultation, please let the doctor know.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Our Medical Students will be here from Monday 29th April 2024 to Friday 14th June 2024