News

Dr Popli announces retirement....

Please click the link below to read an announcement from Dr and Mrs Popli.

Jubilee Field Surgery - retirement announcement

NHS Lung Screening Programme (new)

There is a new NHS screening programme, announced by the Government, which is being rolled out across the country and is now available in our area.

It is called the Lung Cancer Screening Programme (formerly known as the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme) and is aimed at diagnosing lung cancer at an earlier stage in asymptomatic patients (those with no symptoms).

If you are aged between 55 and 74 and have ever smoked, you may be offered an NHS lung health check.

This is not carried out by us at the practice, but by an external provider on behalf of the NHS. They will provide you with all the information you need and you should contact them if you have any queries about this new, national screening programme.
 

Read further information from the NHS about Lung Health Checks

Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire Cancer Alliance - Targeted Lung Health Checks

Frequently asked questions about the Lung Health Check programme

Advice for caring for flu at home

Our locality is currently seeing a sharp rise in people seeking help and support for common winter conditions that can often be managed at home through effective self-care.

Flu-like symptoms, such as headaches, fevers and sore throats, can be easily managed at home through a combination of resting, staying hydrated and making use of common medicine box items, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Read advice for caring for flu at home

Wiltshire Libraries - Warm Spaces

Your library – Warm and welcome this winter

• A free warm space to sit, stay and take part in activities
• Hot drinks, where possible
• Signposting to Warm and Safe Wiltshire for energy advice and community partners/agencies who can support you through the rising cost of living
• Free SIMs and mobile data at Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Warminster libraries to those who meet the National Databank eligibility criteria

Flu vaccinations (update)

We have now used all of our adult flu vaccine stock for this season and are therefore no longer booking appointments for (adult) flu vaccines.
Adult flu vaccinations can still be booked via a pharmacy and are free to eligible patients.

The children's flu vaccine can still be booked at the surgery for 2 and 3 year olds and those in a clinical risk group.
Please check the NHS website for eligibility.

FIT notes and queries after leaving hospital

After you have left hospital or been seen in outpatients you may need further support.

For example, you may need a FIT note (sick note) for your employer if you cannot work. It is the responsibility of the hospital team to provide you with this, where needed.

If you did not receive a FIT note, or if you have any other queries relating to your hospital stay/visit, you are encouraged to contact the department whose care you were under.
Please visit the link below for further information from the RUH, Bath.

RUH - FIT notes and other queries after you leave hospital

RSV vaccine

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. A new vaccination programme has been introduced this month in order to vaccinate those most at risk from RSV.

The vaccine is recommended if:

• you're pregnant – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy (from 28 weeks onwards) to help protect your baby after they're born
• you're aged 75 to 79

Please speak to our reception team to book an appointment for your RSV vaccination.

Read more about the RSV vaccine from the NHS.

NHS bowel cancer screening

You can choose if you take part in the NHS bowel cancer screening programme. This leaflet aims to help you decide.

NHS bowel cancer screening: helping you decide

Local Mental Health support services

There are a range of local mental health support services, provided by the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service, which we have added details of to our Mental Health Services page.

Cervical Screening Awareness Week (17th - 23rd June)

Have you received your invitation to book your cervical screening?
Contact our reception team to book your appointment with one of our friendly practice nurses.

Try not to put off cervical screening once you've been invited. It's one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.

If you have questions or concerns about what the screening is, what is involved, what happens at your appointment and why the screening is so important, you can read all the information you need at the links below.

NHS Cervical Screening

Further information and support from Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Patient Access (online services provider) changes to login process

*This is only relevant to those patients using the 'Patient Access' online services provider*

A number of patients have been in contact with us regarding a change to the 'Patient Access' login process, which now asks you to use an authenticator app to provide a 6 digit time-based passcode each time you sign-in. There are some help instructions from Patient Access at the link below.
Sign-in or register using two-factor authentication - how to install and use

If you are struggling to use, or set up, the two-factor authentication, you may wish to either use the NHS App instead (requires an 'NHS Login' to be set up which can be used on a mobile device or a PC), or alternatively, you can create an 'NHS Login' and use this to sign-in to your Patient Access account (instructions at the link below).

Using NHS Login with Patient Access

Home testing kit for Hepatitis C

Following the release of the Infected Blood Inquiry report, patients who wish to do a test for Hepatitis C can use the link below to order a free and confidential hepatitis C home testing kit.

Get a free home test for hepatitis C (NHS service) 

New service providing Pelvic Health care

Perinatal Pelvic Health - don't ignore your pelvic floor!

The Perinatal Pelvic Health Team has been set up to provide support, advice and treatment for those with pelvic floor concerns birthing in Bath and the surrounding areas, Salisbury and Swindon.

More information about the Perinatal Pelvic Health Team

Shingles vaccine

From 1st September 2023, you are eligible for the shingles vaccine; when you turn 65, if you are aged 70 to 79 or if you are aged 50+ and have a severely weakened immune system.

Read more about the shingles vaccine from the NHS