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Calls to and from the surgery are recorded and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Data Protection Act 2018, calls are recorded for monitoring, training and dispute resolution purposes. The purpose of call recording is to provide an exact record of the call which will:

  • Protect the interests of both parties;
  • Help improve Practice performance and best practice;
  • Help protect Practice staff from abusive or nuisance calls;
  • Establish the facts in the event of a complaint either by a patient or a member of staff and so assist in resolving it;
  • Establish the facts and assist in the resolution of any medico-legal claims made against the practice or it clinicians;
  • A call recording may also be used as evidence in the event that an employee’s telephone conduct is deemed unacceptable. In this situation the recording will be made available to the employee’s manager, to be investigated as per the Practice Disciplinary Policy

For further information please contact the surgery.

Travel Health and Medication



🌍 Travel Health and Medication




Travel Vaccinations


Mexborough Health Centre does not offer a travel vaccine service.
Please contact your local pharmacy, travel clinic, or MASTA Travel Health Centre for advice and appointments.


More information about travel vaccinations is available from: NHS Travel Vaccinations Information





Medication to Delay Periods Whilst on Holiday


The NHS no longer provides prescriptions for Norethisterone for period delay. This medication can be purchased directly from your local pharmacy, where a pharmacist will assess your suitability before supply.





Sedatives for Fear of Flying


Mexborough Health Centre does not prescribe sedatives for fear of flying. This decision has been made by the GP Partners and applies to all prescribers in the practice.


There are several important reasons for this policy:



  1. Diazepam and similar drugs can impair concentration and reaction times in emergencies, putting you and others at risk.

  2. These medicines cause unnatural sleep, increasing the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), especially on flights longer than four hours.

  3. A small number of people experience paradoxical effects such as agitation, aggression, or disinhibition, which can cause unsafe behaviour.

  4. Prescribing guidelines (BNF/NICE) state benzodiazepines are not licensed for treating phobias such as fear of flying. GPs risk acting outside clinical safety standards by prescribing them.

  5. Diazepam and similar drugs are illegal in some countries and may lead to confiscation or legal issues abroad.

  6. These medicines remain in your system and may cause a failed drug test if your job involves random screening.


We understand that fear of flying is genuine and distressing. However, the safest and most effective long-term solution is a structured Fear of Flying course run by airlines.






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