SURGERY UPDATES
For emergencies when closed, please use the NHS 111 online to contact the NHS111 service
** INVITATION TO CONSIDER STATIN TREATMENT **
We are currently working through our lists of patients who are eligible to try statin treatments, following guidelines from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). You may receive this information by text message, or in letter format. Patients who are being contacted will have one of these diagnosis in their medical record:
Coronary Heart Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Stroke/TIA
Chronic Kidney Disease (abnormal kidney function blood test on two or more occasions)
There is an alternative to statin treatment if you have tried one before and it wasn't suitable for you. If this is the case, please let us know and an alternative lipid-lowering therapy can be discussed.
The link below directs you to a very useful tool to help in deciding if a statin treatment is for you. Your GP is available should you wish to discuss your offer.
Statin treatments are used to lower your risk of cardiovascular events ie strokes and heart attacks.
If you have not had a lipid blood test for some time and you are in one of the above risk groups, please contact us to book an appointment. We will be contacting everyone over the next 4-6 weeks to remind them to book in. This blood test should be undertaken annually.
Many thanks
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng238/resources/patient-decision-aid-on-should-i-take-a-statin-pdf-243780159
National Data Opt Out
Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used to help with research and planning.
You can choose to stop your confidential patient information being used for research and planning. You can also make a choice for someone else like your children under the age of 13.
Your choice will only apply to the health and care system in England. This does not apply to health or care services accessed in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Your Data Matters
Cornwall Sexual Health Services
From Monday 2 December 2019, Brook will be delivering all age sexual health services in Cornwall.
Residents will be able to access the same full range of sexual health and contraception services including sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, HIV testing, chlamydia screening, community contraceptive services, Long Acting Reversible Contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and psychosexual services. Brook will be offering more clinics across the county with longer opening hours including Saturday.
In partnership with SH:24, Brook will also be offering new online digital services so that residents over 18 can order home testing kits online.
Sexual Health Cornwall will operate from clinics in Truro, St Austell, Bodmin, Bude, Launceston, Redruth, Liskeard, Falmouth, Penzance and Newquay. Full details and opening times will be available from Monday 2 December.
You can book an appointment from Monday 2 Dec by calling 03003030714.
Until Sexual Health Cornwall launches, please continue to use existing sexual health services in Cornwall.
NHS app
NHS App is a new, simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
All EMIS and TPP practices are connected. The NHS app will not replace existing GP system online services and you can download from app stores, search for NHS Digital, NHS App.
Prescription charges will increase from 1st April 2019. A single prescription item will cost £9.65
EXPERT PATIENT PROGRAMME
The Expert Patient Programme is a Free Course now available for anyone living with a long-term health condition in Cornwall. This course is an opportunity for patients to understand pain and fatigue and to learn how to manage these symptoms. Please click below for further information. The Expert Patient Programme website contains a copy of the booking form should you wish to take part in this programme. If you have any queries please contact Elaine Curno, 01579 373 500 or 07824 598 626.
Are you eligible for a shingles vaccination?
TEXT MESSAGING The Practice is offering a free text messaging service. If you wish to receive appointment reminders, please make sure we have your mobile number.
FRIENDS & FAMILY TEST
HEALTH PROMOTION UPDATES
We update your health promotion information annually. You can let us know this information by clicking on the photo below and completing the attached form. Should you wish to check your blood pressure, please either make an appointment with one of the Phlebotomists or alternatively you can use the blood pressure machine which can be found in the main waiting room by reception.
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
We are very lucky here at Lander to have a group of patients who have come together to form this representative group. Their aim is to develop a really positive and constructive relationship between patients, our Practice and the community it serves. Click on the tab on the right to see who they are and what they are doing. Applications to join the Group are most welcome.
Updated: December 2023