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Please also visit our COVID-19 WEB PAGE which includes further information, help and details of resources available.
Covid-19
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SURGERY IF YOU HAVE CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS
Due to Covid19 we have changed our ways
of working. The doctors continue to offer Telephone and eConsults in
the first instance and will advise you if they wish to make a further
Face-to-Face appointment with you.
For certain conditions we are able to book you directly into a Face-to-Face appointment should you wish.
Breast and Testicular lumps
Skin Lesions in 'intimate areas'
New Joint Problems
Abdominal Pain
New Leg Oedema
Skin Lesions and Rashes in general
Translator Required
We remain concerned about the effect of Covid-19, and although we are pleased to see the restrictions relaxed, we are still mindful that rates of Covid in the community are very high.
Please continue to wear a face mask if you enter the practice, infection control guidance for GP surgeries remains the same and requires us to continue to take precautions.
Spring Covid-19 Booster Vaccine
Adults aged 75 and over, and residents in care homes for older adults, and individuals aged 12 and over who are immunosuppressed are now eligible for a Spring COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Please click here for further information and how to book your vaccination.
The Practice is not able to book your appointment for you.
SURGERY CLOSED for Staff Training
The Surgery will CLOSE at 3.30pm on
Tuesday 17th May
If you need medical advice or attention when the surgery is closed, please call 111.
For life threatening emergencies call 999
Welcome to Preston Road Surgery
Within our website 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.
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.
eConsult - Please click the link below to start an eConsult
eConsult
enables GP practices to offer online consultations to their patients. This
allows patients to submit their symptoms or requests to their own GP
electronically and offers around the clock NHS self-help information,
signposting to services, and a symptom checker
Services
include self-help information, advice or help from local services which may be
appropriate for your condition, such as self-referral services or help from
your local pharmacy.
When you click the e-Consult link to contact your GP online, you will be taken through a series of questions regarding your symptoms. Once completed this is sent electronically to your GP who will respond back to you before the end of the next working day.
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Please click the link below to access our Online Services
Young People, Parents and Carers
Please click the link below
to access our webpage for Young People, Parents and Carers.
Patient Participation Group (PPG)
Preston Road Surgery have an active patient participation group, who play a part in shaping roles and services within the surgery. We are always seeking new members to have a say in what we do. For further information please visit our PPG page.
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
NHS Digital
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.
