Over The Counter Medicine - change on prescribing
In May 2018 the CCG confirmed change on prescribing of Over the Counter Medicines. For more info please see this leaflet Over the Counter Medicines
NHS Prescription Ordering Line
Patients are now able to order their repeat prescriptions directly via the Local Gloucester Service NHS Prescription Ordering Line on 0300 421 1215. Please note that our Dispensary won't be able to take any repeat prescription orders via the phone any longer.
Changes to Monday Emergency Surgeries
From 16th April 2018 emergency appointments on Mondays (for problems that can't wait until the next available routine appointment) can be booked on the day, either by telephone from 9am onwards, or by calling into either surgery to make the appointment. These emergency appointments will be at Yorkley Health Centre.
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
The GDPR applies from 25 May 2018. For more information please look below in the separate GDPR link and/or Practice Policies .
Closed for Staff Training
Both surgeries will close for the day at 12.30 on 13 September 2018. If you need urgent medical advice whenever the surgery is closed - please call 111.
Improved Access to GP & Nurse Appointments
Did you know that there are now extra GP and nurse appointments during normal hours and additional appointments at one of the Forest of Dean surgeries between 6.30 pm and 8 pm on weekdays and also on Saturday mornings?
This is part of the Improved Access Scheme organised between the Forest surgeries.
Click here or contact reception for further information.