Harston Surgery - Appointments and opening times. How to make an appointment to see your doctor or nurse at the surgery

Harston Surgery
11 Church Street
Harston
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire, CB22 7NP
Tel: 01223 870250

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Surgery opening hours

The surgery is open from:
8.30am - 1pm &
2.00- 6pm Mon-Friday.
Please telephone during these hours for an appointment. The doctors will normally be available to speak to patients between 11.30-12pm

Out of hours emergencies are covered by a co-operative of doctors (UCC). Out of hours please ‘phone (0330 123 9131). If you need immediate medical help, phone 999.

Disabled Access
We have wheelchair access at the surgery. We also have a hearing loop. Please speak to the receptionist if you need help.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

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03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

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Campaign to cut smoking in cars

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'Birth defect risk' for diabetics

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'A little too much drink' warning

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Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

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Health bodies reject NHS reforms

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Under 10s have eating disorders

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Weekend hospital admission fears

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Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

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Cornish radon hotspot targeted

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New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

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HPA publishes second migrant health report

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Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday:

08:30 to 13:00

14:00 to 18:00

Consultations

Mon- Fri 9-11.30am
Mon-Thurs 2.00 -5.30pm
Friday 4-5pm (for emergences only)

Dispensary

Mon-Fri 9.00 - 1.00
Mon-Fri 2.00 - 6.00

Telephone

The doctors will normally be available to speak to patients on the telephone between 11.45-12.30pm & between 3.30 – 4pm. They are happy to return calls (preferably not to mobile phones) if you leave a contact number with the receptionist. Please consider whether in fact one of our reception staff could deal with your question though, as they are the experts in administrative matters!

Appointments

We endeavour to make it easy for you to see the doctor or nurse. Patients with urgent problems can always be seen on the same day. When you register with our surgery you can normally choose which doctor you wish to see. For urgent appointments it may not always be possible for you to see the doctor of your choice.

Appointments are booked at 10 minute intervals. Please bear this in mind if you have more than one problem you wish to discuss- and please understand you may be asked to make another appointment if your doctor does not feel it possible to deal with all of your problems in the time available.

Appointments can ALWAYS be booked in advance- usually up to a month ahead.

Usually the doctors follow the availability below but of course do need some annual and study leave. They may occasionally swap days to try and ensure appointment availability is continued. We do sometimes use additional locum doctors and are proud to benefit from the expertise they share around several surgeries locally. They are all fully qualified GPs so you should really not worry about getting a 'second best' opinion! We do however understand that continuity is preferable but hope you will understand that this is not always possible.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Am 1234 13 L 1234 1234 123* L

Pm 1234 13 L 234 124 emergencies - duty dr rotates

Key:

1 Dr Allen

2 Dr Gee

3 Dr Ferrier

4 Dr Richards

L Long term locum - variable appointment but currently (2011) Dr Ducker

* Rotating study leave means that generally 2/3 of Drs Allen, Gee & Ferrier will be holding surgeries.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services