Welcome to Preston Road Surgery
Here you will find information about our Surgery, services that the Surgery offers, and health advice.
We are located in the seaside town of Weymouth on the south coast of England.
We aim to provide a comprehensive, personal, professional service to all our patients.
We are open to new NHS patients and would like you to join our surgery. If you live within our practice area please go to our registration page for more information on how you can become a patient at our surgery.
If you would like to book an appointment with a doctor please telephone the surgery between 08.30 to 18.30 on 01305 832203.
Please see our opening times page for further information on when each doctor is available.
If you need medical advice or attention when the surgery is closed please call 111. The NHS 111 service is free to call although if calling from a pay-as-you-go mobile you will need at least 1p credit.
If you have a life threatening emergency call 999
You can also find further information of the services we offer in our Practice Booklet.
To email reception, please click the link below.
SURGERY CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING
The Surgery will be closed from 3.30pm on Wednesday 25th September for Staff Training.
If you require urgent medical attention whilst the surgery is closed
please call 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency call
999.
FLU CAMPAIGN 2019
Flu vaccine invitations are now being sent to all eligible patients. This letter will tell you which Flu Clinic to attend. There are 2 different vaccines for adults which are being delivered to the surgery on separate dates. It is very important you attend the correct clinic with your invitation letter.
Unfortunately we will be unable to offer you a vaccination if you do not attend the correct clinic due to the delivery of the vaccines.
FLU CLINICS
Saturday 28th September - Westfield School
(aged 65 and over only)
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Saturday 26th October - Wey Valley School
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Wednesday 30th October - The Park Centre
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if you think you are eligible and have not received a letter by the end of September, or you are unable to attend the clinic dates given to you, please contact the surgery. We will be able to offer you an alternative appointment at the surgery.
For further information on the flu clinics please click here.
SURGERY CLOSED - DUE TO MAJOR FLOOD
Preston Surgery will be closed from 27th August due to a major flood.
All appointments will be carried out at:
Royal Crescent Surgery, 25 Crescent Street, DT4 7BY.
For further information please contact 01305 832203.
Please note that Royal Crescent Surgery will be busier than usual
and parking may be more difficult at this time. Please allow extra time
for your journey or consider other forms of transport where possible.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your co-operation during this time.
PRESTON SURGERY UPDATE 02-09-2019
We have been advised that repair works to Preston Surgery, including time for the Surgery to dry out could take up until the end of September.
Whilst we continue to operate through this difficult time, please
help us to help you and consider other forms of help available such as calling 111 or visiting www.nhs.uk
You can also request a Telephone consultation with your GP or complete an E-Consultation, to receive help and advivce from your GP electronically.
Prescription requests - All
post will be collected from Preston Surgery daily. Prescription
requests will be processed as usual, and sent to your nominated
pharmacy if you have informed us of your chosen pharmacy or will be
available to collect from Royal Crescent Surgery in 2 working
days.
The phone lines are very busy at this time, there is no need to contact us to check that your prescription is being processed.
Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.
We are pleased to present our new website page for Young People, Parents and Carers.
Click the link below to find out more..
The NHS Friends and Family Test
We would like your feedback on the care or treatment we give you any time you visit your GP or have contact with the practice. It doesn't take long.
You may receive an automated text message to your mobile phone after your appointment asking for feedback, please take the time to reply.
All feedback is greatly appreciated and will be used to help us continue to improve our service to you. All feedback is anonymous.
You can also complete a paper Friends and Family feedback form and post this anonymously in the Friends and Family post box, situated in the waiting room.
Please visit www.nhs.uk/friendsandfamily for further information.
You can also leave a review on NHS UK
SystmOnline
Giving you more choice in accessing GP services
The practice is pleased to advise you that it is now possible to view your detailed coded medical record and medical summary online via SystmOnline.
Through SystmOnline you can:
- Book Appointments
- Request repeat prescriptions
- View your detailed coded medical record, summary record, blood test results, medication, allergies and adverse reactions.
If you have already registered for our online services, please click on the link below to book an appointment, request your medication, or request to view your detailed coded medical record.
If you would like to register for SystmOnline please personally bring in to reception one form of photo ID and a letter confirming your current address, or download the registration form here.
Health & Social Care Information Centre
Information about you and the care you receive is shared, in a secure system, by healthcare staff to support your treatment and care. How your information is used and shared is controlled by law and strict rules are in place to protect your privacy. We need to make sure that you know this is happening and the choices you have. Please read the leaflet and the FAQ for further information.
