Rapid health is our online patient triage system; Rapid Health can be used to access self-care information, submit medical and administrative requests, and even register new patients to the surgery.
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We are currently recruiting for a Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. The role includes a wide range of duties including answering the telephone, post duties, data inputting and record keeping. For more details on this role and how to apply, please click here. The closing date for applications is the 21st August 2024.
Out of Hours and Emergencies
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999.
REBUILDING GENERAL PRACTICE
The NHS is under extraordinary pressure, and this is particularly true of General Practice. The staff at Handforth Health Centre, and other practices up and down the country, are working hard to continue to look after your health but we are under more pressure than patients may realise.
We have seen strikes in other areas of the NHS in this last year due to reduced pay and exceeding workloads and we wanted to make patients aware of some of the issues we are facing as well as some of the ways that you can help support our Practice.
We are extremely proud of all our staff who continue to work hard to provide patient care in the face of all these difficulties over recent years. We have a great population of patients under Handforth Health Centre, and we are thankful for the patience and gratitude they have shown over the years. Our ask is for you to continue to be patient with us during these difficult times and us all to continue to show respect to one another.
Below are some of the simple ways that you can help ensure we continue to provide services to you safely and efficiently.
You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.
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AccuRx Triage
Please be aware that our accuRx patient triage system will be switched off each day at 6:00pm and opened up again at 6:00am the following morning (except for over a weekend when it will re-open on a Monday morning). If you require medical attention within this time, please contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.
