News

Below are some brief articles or news from the practice. Please click on each to expand the information and find out more.

• NCL New Model Of CareSeptember 20, 2023
  We are improving the way we work with patients with long-term conditions Patients living with certain long-term conditions will be encouraged to attend a Yearly Health Check. Long-term conditions are those that impact over a long period of time, such as diabetes and heart diseases. Patients will receive personalised care and support from healthcare professionals… Read more: NCL New Model Of Care
• Website Under MaintenanceMay 9, 2023
  17/05/2023 – Fernlea Surgery website is under maintenance as we are currently changing supplier. Please bear with us. If you require to contact the surgery, please call us on 02088096445
• Welcome to our new websiteMay 9, 2023
  We are pleased to announce our new website upgrade. We hope you find it easy and intuitive to use.
• Polio Virus Found in LondonAugust 11, 2022
  We have had confirmation from UKHSA and NHSE that the polio virus has been found in sewer samples in London and is now classified as a ‘vaccine derived’ Poliovirus type 2, which on rare occasions can cause serious illness such as paralysis in people who are not fully vaccinated. This suggests it is likely there… Read more: Polio Virus Found in London
• National Opt OutMarch 29, 2022
  If you would like to opt out, please ask for a form from reception. Once completed please return at your earliest convenience.
• Changes to Telephone SystemFebruary 28, 2022
  You may be aware that Fernlea Surgery has recently changed the telephone service to a hosted system. This is for upgrade purposes and make the telephone system more efficient. We have experienced some delays during this period. We apologise for the inconvenience caused, thank you for bearing with us. We have also implemented the following: 
• Sharing your health records for research and planningJune 1, 2021
  Your health records contain a type of data called confidential patient information. This data can be used to help with research and planning. Further details can be found by clicking on: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/ You can choose to stop your data being shared by completing the below opt out form and returning to the surgery. However, your data might… Read more: Sharing your health records for research and planning