Sawston Medical Centre, Linton Health Centre, Market Hill Surgery,
Barley Surgery, Shelford Health Centre & Royston Health Centre.
Current forecast Friday 8 July to Wednesday 20 July Top ways for staying safe in the heat: LOOK OUT FOR THOSE WHO MAY STRUGGLE to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions are particularly at risk. STAY COOL INDOORS by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun, and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS and avoid excess alcohol. NEVER LEAVE ANYONE IN
This GP Patient Survey was an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. The survey was sent out to over two million people in the UK in the first quarter of the year. The results show how patients feel about their GP practice. A snapshot of Granta’s results can be found here. The full survey can be found here. You can also contrast and compare other GP practices in the area.
Patients and the general public access community pharmacies for self-care advice and to purchase over-the-counter medicines. Community pharmacies also provide a consultation service for NHS 111 referrals. It is estimated that 6% of all GP consultations, equivalent to 20.4 million appointments per year, could be safely transferred to a community pharmacy. Granta Medical Practices are excited to be the first GP surgery in the area to participate in a new service that will direct patients
Granta Medical Practices has been rated Outstanding following an inspection in October by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors rated the service Outstanding overall, with subsection rating of outstanding for being responsive and well led. The service was rated good in the domains of being safe, effective and caring. Granta Medical Practices provides health care to 44,000 patients and comprises of Sawston Medical Centre, Linton Health Centre, Barley Surgery, Market Hill Surgery and Shelford Health
Granta Medical Practices are very pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Harrison as their new Chief Executive Officer. Having previously worked in the John Lewis Partnership for over 23 years, Tim is committed to taking Granta forward, shaping the “new normal” of primary care, and embracing the concept of a Primary Care Network. Tim’s vision is clear, “Granta Medical Practices are trail blazers in primary care services and I have been really impressed with
