WCA newsletter 161 August 2017

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Sedlescombe & Westfield Surgeries http://www.sedlescombeandwestfieldsurgeries.co.uk/ Westfield Surgery: Main Road TN35 4QE 01424 751609 Sedlescombe Surgery: Brede Lane TN33 0PW 01424 870225 Dr Peter Mirchandani MBChB DRCOG DFSRH MRCGP Dr Camilla Pashley MBBS DRCOG DFSRH MRCGP Dr Andrew Meilak MB BS MRCGP Dip SpMed Dr Paul Di-Stefano MB BS MRCGP Dr Sarah Davis MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH STIF 2 Westfield Surgery Despite the considerable growth in the village population over the last few years we have been fortunate to retain a doctor’s surgery that provides a high degree of healthcare and convenience. The demands have increased not only by way of patient numbers but with an increase in patients with complex illness’s but also the administrative load required by law. There are several ways in which we as patients can help reduce this load and contribute to the efficient running of our practice. Quite clearly the telephone is very busy when the surgery opens and it would be helpful for routine enquiries i.e. the results of tests and any other general enquiries, to be delayed until later in the morning, preferably after 10 o’clock. From the beginning of this year 72 hours’ notice is required for repeat prescriptions. A considerable administrative procedure is involved from the time you make the request to ensure that you get the right medication, and all prescriptions must be signed and checked by a doctor before being given to the patient. The dispensary staff dispense some 12,000 items every month! (Average Pharmacy in East Sussex issues 7385) You are asked to check that your medication is correct before you leave the surgery so that any queries can be dealt with immediately. All items taken out of the Surgery are unable to be re-used! Have you ticked all the boxes? Do you really require all the medication from the boxes that have been ticked? A very considerable quantity of medication is wasted each month either because it is not needed or boxes have been ticked as a matter of routine – so easy when we are in a hurry. Indeed some medications may be used very infrequently and have a “use by” date for anything up to two years . Finally each month a considerable number of appointments are made which are not kept. If you are unable to keep an appointment please let the surgery know in good time when the slot can be offered to another patient. Written by the Sedlescombe & Westfield Patient Involvement Group 8
From Sylvia Huggett, Westfield Himalayan 100 mile October <strong>2017</strong> As a runner I fancied a different challenge and this certainly sounds challenging as the event is run over 5 days. The starts are about 5.30 am with temperatures ranging between 25 – 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night and daytime 50 - 70 o F. It is obviously at altitude with Day 1 starting at 12,000 feet approximately and 24 miles to run. On Day 2 Mount Everest is the backdrop of panoramic views so there is spectacular scenery and 20 miles to run. Day 3 involves completing the Mount Everest challenge marathon, 26.4 miles, where we have some downhill running to encounter. Day 4 is a bit of a recovery day as only running 13 undulating miles. The final day we complete 17 miles and then will be ready to rest our weary legs. Having lost several friends to cancer I feel such a challenge is worthy of sponsorship and I am raising money for St Michael’s Hospice. If you wish to sponsor me, visit www.justgiving.com/sylvia100 Thank you. People’s page To all new residents ‘Welcome to Westfield’ Wedding: Dan Isted (Westfield News & The New Inn) & Emma Hicks at Icklesham Church in September with Revd. Helen Patten officiating Congratulations and many years of happiness. British Summer Time Ends Early Sunday 29 October Clocks fall back one hour Letter to the Editor Mrs Olive White wishes to thank her neighbours on New Moorsite, particularly Debbie & Bim, Mick & Mari, Elaine and many others for their help and kindness since moving in and especially more recently. Recycling unwanted items for charity Bereavements Condolences to the families of Eric Cornwall Rusty Miller Fred Milward Rama Patel Edward White Colin Wren Knitting wool to Strawberry Fair for local knitters. Jigsaw puzzles to Jean at The Button Box, Workhouse Lane for resale at St Michael’s Hospice Shops. Used postage stamps may be left at the Doctors’ Surgery. Spectacles to Archers (Butchers) where the local Lions Club has a bin. Phoenix Cards are available in Westfield contact Hannah 0780 077 0025 hannahstone1@live.co.uk www.phoenix-trading.co.uk/web/hannahstone 9 Spare copies of this <strong>WCA</strong> Newsletter may be found or unwanted copies left in the New Inn.
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