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The NHS is committed to lowering it’s carbon footprint and reducing our impact on the climate crisis and our environment. Did you know that the NHS is responsible for 4% of the UK’s carbon footprint? In general practice, most of our carbon emissions are associated with prescribing, and in particular the prescribing of inhalers for […]

The new, simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/ What the NHS App does Use the NHS App to: Check your symptoms Find out what to do when you need help urgently Book and manage appointments at your GP surgery  Order repeat […]

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF THE 1st OF FEBRUARY 2023 STANDARD PRESCRIPTION REQUESTS WILL TAKE 3 WORKING DAYS TO PROCESS. This is our turn around time and does not include how long it takes for the pharmacy to process. Please allow enough time.

From 30th June the practice email address will change to LSCICB-MB.dukestreet@nhs.net

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From 27th July 2020 you will have to order repeat medication and equipment directly via your GP practice, not from your pharmacy or medical equipment supplier. You can order in the following ways: Online services such as Patient Access Email to: duke.street@nhs.net Drop the request into our letterbox on our front door Via post to: […]

The Leicester Diabetes Centre, part of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, presents the online version of the award winning DESMOND self-management diabetes education. Please select the below link for further information: https://www.mydesmond.com/home/

Copies are available at Reception desk.

We no longer offer ear syringing appointments at the surgery and the waiting list at the hospital is very long, therefore we have done some research into going privately. The below optometrists all do ear syringing at a cost:- Barrow– Richard Haynes- A gentleman from audiology will do their patients ears – no prices confirmed. […]

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Please visit the link below to do your own risk score for diabetes. https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/?_ga=2.65951277.2034876041.1560421637-1421868165.1455207485&_gac=1.7078790.1560421671.EAIaIQobChMI_u-ByZ_m4gIViaztCh2kzQ2ZEAAYASAAEgKZTvD_BwE

NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. You can get help online or on the phone and the service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully […]

Morecambe Bay CCG is to follow new guidance from NHS England, which aims to free up almost £100 million nationally for front line care each year, by significantly reducing prescriptions for ‘over the counter’ medicines such as those for indigestion and hayfever. The new guidance was issued by NHS England following the results of a […]

Anyone who has not already had a Men ACWY vaccine and was born on or after 1st September 1996 up until they turn 25 years of age Or Any child in year 9/10 who has missed their teenage booster/school leavers booster are eligible for this vaccination Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.

SOUTH CUMBRIA EXTENDED ACCESS SERVICE – NOVEMBER 2018 Background As a result of the National drive to ensure everyone has convenient access to GP services, 7 days a week, GP practices and Cumbria Health On Call, the local Out of Hours service provider, are working together to offer GP, nurse and health care assistant appointments […]

Introducing NHS 111 online in Lancashire and Cumbria From 27 June 2018, patients in Lancashire and Cumbria will be able to access the same urgent medical advice from the 111 phone line online at 111.nhs.uk. 111 online is a new, national service which provides a fast and convenient digital alternative to the phone line and […]

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South Cumbria Urgent Dental Coverage 01539 716822 Mon – Fri – 08:30 – 21:30 Weekends and bank holidays – 08:30 – 12:30pm Emergency Dental Coverage NHS England is responsible for commissioning urgent care dentistry both in-hours and out of hours. Patients are able to access urgent dental care by calling their local Dental Urgent Care […]

Due to the number of patients failing to attend for their appointment this may mean that you may not be able to see the Doctor on the day that you wish to: In an attempt to try and resolve this, the practice has developed the following policy. • If you fail to attend appointments without […]

Dear Patient, We would like to know how we can improve our service to you and how you perceive our surgery and staff. To help us with this, we are setting up a virtual Patient Participation Group so that you can have your say. We will ask the members of this representative group some questions from […]

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For patients who are due an annual asthma review and whose symptoms are well controlled, you now have the option to complete your review online. Please would you answer the questions on the form below and submit it to us. If your symptoms are deteriorating or you have any concerns please make an appointment to […]

Please support your GP and Duke Street Surgery – we have signed up for the I Want Great Care campaign which is all about the patient experience. This campaign helps the practice to review the care that it offers to the patients. By giving your feedback you will be helping the practice to improve services. […]