Test results
Results can take between 3-10 days to be sent to the surgery, they then need to be viewed by a GP before results can be given. We will contact you if a result is abnormal and / or you require treatment or further investigations. You will not be contacted if your result is normal.
Getting your test results
If your test results shows that you need more tests or treatment, we will contact you.
Once a doctor has reviewed your test results, you can view them:
- Systmonline https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/
- NHS App https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/
- By phoning us on 01604 890313
Results for all patients over the age of 16 can only be given to the patient directly, except in exceptional circumstances.
Samples
Before dropping in a sample, please check with reception to see which pot or bottle type you will need. Unfortunately, we cannot accept samples in an incorrect sample pot or in your own pot.
All samples must be handed in by 12pm to allow time for processing by the hospital.
Blood Tests
If you require a Blood Test, your blood will be taken by our Phlebotomy team. Please ensure you have had plenty to drink prior to your appointment, as this can make the process of taking your blood easier. Occasionally, you may be asked to have a fasting blood test. You will be informed if this is necessary by the requesting clinician. Should you have any concerns about having a blood test, please let reception know.
We do not take bloods from children aged under xxx – these must be taken at Northampton General Hospital and an appointment booked via xxxxxxxx
Nursing
The Practice Nurses provide a wide range of services to support the Doctors including the monitoring of on-going medical conditions, like Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease and Asthma.
Our Prescribing Nurses can deal many minor illnesses and can also prescribe medication.
District nurses make a difference every day to the lives of the people they visit at home and in residential care homes. They provide increasingly complex care for patients and support for family members.
The NHS has a team of experienced District Nurses who support the doctors in caring for patients who are temporarily or permanently housebound due to illness or disability. They are qualified nurses who are specially trained to deliver care within people’s home.
This service is strictly limited to eligible patients, any request for District Nurses needs to be discussed with the GP if not arranged by the hospital
Mid Wives and Health Vistors are no longer part of the GP Surgery to use these services please contact 01604 523529
Helpful information can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/
Baby Imms are booked centrally by Child Services based in Kettering General Hospital. When your child reaches a vaccination age point you will automatically receive a letter booking them at the surgery for the approporate vaccination. If you wish to discuss these, change an appointment or cancel then please contact 0300 5610234
General Vaccinations FLU, Shingles, COVID etc
We run a number of vaccination campaigns throughout the year for eligible cohorts of patients. Eligibility criteria is set by NHS England. Along with seasonal campaigns like Flu, we also run Covid, Pneumonia, Shingles and many more vaccination clinics.
If you are eligible for any vaccination campaigns, please be assured we will contact you when it is your time to book in with us. Our clinic availability is based on eligibility, cohort prioritisation and vaccine supply.
You will contacted by reception at the appropriate time.
Travel Vaccinations
We offer a NHS Travel Advice and Immunisation Service for our registered patients. If you are travelling abroad, please complete and submit our TRAVEL RISK ASSESSMENT FORM in plenty of time (6-8 weeks before your journey). This ensures that any immunisations required have time to build an immune response in your body.
Which travel vaccines are available on the NHS?
The following travel vaccines are provided by the NHS:
- Polio (given as a combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio jab)
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis A
- Cholera
These vaccines are available on the NHS because they protect against diseases thought to represent the greatest risk to public health, if circulating.
Which travel vaccines will I have to pay for?
Other Travel Vaccinations are available but are not carried out at the practice because they fall outside of the NHS provided vaccinations. There are a number of Travel Clinics available and there will be a fee attached to non-NHS provided vaccinations.
Some of these include:
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Meningitis vaccines
- Rabies
- Tick-bourne Encephalitis
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Yellow fever – Only available from designated Travel Clinic centres.
Whilst we cannot recommend any particular private clinics, we have put together a helpful leaflet of nearby Private Travel Clinics for information, which you can pick up at Reception.