General Information
7th March 2022
Dear Patients,
Please be aware that we are extremely short staffed including clinicians.
We are working as quickly as possible but please accept our apologies.
We appreciate your patience at this difficult time.
New Partner
New Telephone System
Dear patient,
To help you stay well over winter, support your wellbeing and make the right choices about the services available to you please follow this link Help us help you this winter - Sussex Health & Care Partnership
Bereavement Support Service at St Wilfrid's Hospice
Offering 1-1 counselling or simply a listening ear. Contact details
https://stwhospice.org/bereavement or 01323 434251
TEST RESULTS
Please contact us after 10am for the results of any tests you have recently had, please wait 7 days (some can take up to 10 days). If you feel worse or are concerned about your
health before your results are known , please contact the surgery for an appointment.
COVID-19 VACCINATION BOOSTER 13/12/2021
All adults are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination booster at three months from the date of your second vaccine.
If you have not yet had your booster, you can use the National Booking System.
New appointments are being added every day. Please keep checking the website or call 119. You may also be contacted by a your local service over the next few days.
See more about the vaccination programme: https://www.sussexhealthandcare.uk/keepsussexsafe/covid-19-vaccinations/
Dear Patient,
Under guidance from the NHS, masks will still need to be worn by patients coming into the surgery. Please use hand sanitiser when entering the building. All staff will continue to wear PPE.
Please do not attend the surgery if you or any member of your family have Covid symptoms.
We understand that this can be frustrating but these measures have been recommended to keep all staff and patients safe.
Thank you for your support and patience.
If you are still unhappy with the practice, you have the choice to register with another practice.
We trust that this is clear and supports a mutually respectful environment for patients and staff.
Practice Leaflet
Please view/download our practice leaflet
Complaints to MP's Office
If you have any reason to complain about any aspect the the NHS service, the email address you should use is scwcsu.palscomplaints@nhs.net
For more Patient Choices visit:-
www.england.nhs.uk/patient-choice/elective-care
Extended Access Appointments
Evening and weekend appointments are now available to book in via our reception team.
Usual appointment times are 6.30pm and 8.00pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 8am to 12pm, Sunday 9am to 12pm.
Further infomration can be found here
Your Data Matters
Your data matters to the NHS and Bridgeside Surgery.
Click here to view our post and find out more about how we help keep your data safe
Bridgeside Surgery has been voted the 7th best surgery in East Sussex
Click on the link below, copy and paste onto your browser:-
https://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/health/these-are-the-top-rated-east-sussex-GP-practices-according-to-patients-1-9124732
Patient Survey 2019
We are getting Engage Consult up and running as an alternative to sending emails to the surgery. Please click on the link below to set up your account:-
https://wsp.psf-live.co.uk/8827/#/portal
Please note any digital image submitted as part of an online consultation will be stored within your clinical notes.
Helpful telephone numbers during Covid 19 are on the Coronvirus page.
Dear Patient,
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You'll learn about a current health topic from a healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the time enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation, It's a great way to get out, get active and enjoy all the benefits that come from walking. Walk your own pace and distance. For more information please click on this link https://www.sdhc.org.uk/walkwithadoc/
CARE FOR THE CARERS
https://www.cftc.org.uk/resources-for-carers/information-for-carers/careline-publication/
Click link for their monthly newsletter.
Organisation Assurance
- Year: 2021
- Standards met:
- Compliance Score: standards
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Assurance Level: Significant Assurance
- ICO Registered:
- ICO Registration Number: Z8664899
- ICO Registration Expires: 04/08/2022
- IG Compliance Framework: NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit
- Evidence:
- Staff Screened:
- Screening Type: Smart cards/DBS checks/References
- Staff IG Trained:
- IG Training Type: e-lfh
- Cyber Essentials Status: No
- Privacy Notice Supplied: Submitted By: Sharon McDavitt
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Information Sharing Gateway Usage Agreement (MoU)
- Signed:07/02/2022 10:49:50
- By: Sharon McDavitt
- Role: Senior Officer
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Evidence: