Mounjaro
We understand the media is reporting that Mounjaro is now available under the NHS, however this is ONLY to a limited group of patients. You must be over 18, with a BMI of 40+, or 37.5+ if you’re from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background. You must also have four or more weight-related health conditions such as type II diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. We cannot offer any weight loss drug for cosmetic or general weight loss. Please keep our lines and request forms free for those in medical need. For more information, click on this link. Information for patients on availability of new weight-loss treatment - Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
Retirement of Dr Katherine Downey
Dr Katherine Downey will be retiring from the partnership on 29th May. “I have enjoyed over 22 years at Roundstone Surgery and I have amazing colleagues and it has been a pleasure to have a personal patient list. General Practice is changing and that is less easy now.
I will be returning in a lesser role later this summer but won't have routine appointments or a patient list and won't be offering follow-ups. You will be informed who will be taking over my patient list.”
Blood Test Appointments Booked Online
Please note that blood tests can only be carried out with prior approval from a clinician. Please do not book a blood test directly without approval from a health care professional. This is to ensure we arrange appropriate tests for you. If you book a blood test online without prior agreement we will not be able to take a test. Instead, you will be asked to complete an eConsult outlining your current symptoms. We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Access to Surgery from 26th March 2025
Wiltshire Council's improvement work currently affecting the Halve is now moving to Roundstone Street and this will directly impact access to the practice. From Wednesday 26th March access to Polebarn Road will be via Church Street and access out of Polebarn Road will be via Silver Street and through the town centre. Roundstone Street will be closed from its junction with Yerbury Street to Hilperton Road roundabout.
We can expect disruption to surgery access until the end of July 2025. Diversion signs will be in place during this period.
Retirement of Dr Lucy Thompson
Dr Lucy Thompson will be retiring from the practice at the end of March 2025 after 27 years as a partner. She will be greatly missed by all the team here at the practice and her patients. We wish her a long and happy retirement. Dr Laura Cleveland, who has been working at the practice as a locum, will be taking over her patient list in April 2025.
"It is with mixed feelings that I am announcing my retirement from the partnership at Lovemead Group Practice. I have been a partner here for 27 years and feel very fortunate to have enjoyed such a long and happy career at the practice.
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to provide medical care to our patients and to have worked with such excellent colleagues. In recent years, my increasing management responsibilities for the practice and the wider Trowbridge Primary Care Network have taken me away from as much direct patient care. Whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed contributing to the development of new services, it is now time to pass this responsibility on to others.
I have complete confidence that the practice will continue to thrive under the capable hands of the remaining partners and staff who will, I am sure, continue to strive to provide excellent patient care.
Although I am retiring from the partnership, I am not ready to hang up my stethoscope and step away fully from medicine yet. I plan to keep working as a GP for the next few years".
People seeking help for minor conditions adds extra pressure to busy NHS
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, and you are able to, please visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu for further advice and guidance before contacting your GP or other services.
People seeking help for minor conditions adds extra pressure to busy NHS - Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
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