FLU VACCINATIONS

If you are eligible for a flu vaccination please make an appointment by telephone on 01736 753136, by email to enquiries.bodriggy@cornwall.nhs.uk or pop in to our reception desk.

Shingles vaccinations for patients who were age 70, 78 and 79 on 1.9.2014 are offered the shingles vaccination - please make an appointment with the nurse.

Hayle Pharmacies: -

Bodriggy Pharmacy Open 7am - 10pm Mon to Sat, 9am - 9pm Sunday.

Boots Foundry                 Open 8.30am - 6pm Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat.                Closed Sun.

Boots Copperhouse       Open 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5.30pm Mon - Sat.         Closed Sun.

Boots Marsh Lane West Cornwall Shopping Centre Open 7.30am - Midnight Mon - Sat and 10.30am - 4.30pm Sun.

Free customer delivery service available - please enquire with the pharmacy.

We can arrange for prescriptions to be sent to any pharmacy in Hayle, please mark your preferred pharmacy clearly on your prescription request, or you can collect your prescription from reception.

Doctors on study/annual leave during January:-

Week commencing 05 January - Dr Maskell on annual leave. 

Week commencing 12 January - Dr Maskell on annual leave.  Dr Mulholland on annual leave on Friday 16 January.

Week commencing 19 January - Dr Maskell on annual leave.  Dr Mulholland on annual leave on Tuesday 20 January.

Week commencing 26 January - Dr Maskell on annual leave.  Dr Evans on annual leave on Friday 30 January

Week commencing 02 February - No leave

Week commencing 09 February - Dr Whitehouse on annual leave

Week commencing 16 February - Dr Slater on annual leave from Wednesday 18 February

Week commencing 23 February - Dr Slater & Dr Jones on annual leave.

Bodriggy Reception - Our reception desk is open from 8am until 6pm Monday to Friday.  Our telephones open at 8.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday (we no longer close at lunch time).

FREE TEXT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS - We can now send appointment reminders by text - all you have to do is let us have your mobile number and your consent to use this service.

FREE HOSPITAL TEXT APPOINTMENT REMINDERS - Just call 01872 254576 or email rcht.mobile@cornwall.nhs.uk .  You will receive a text message reminder with the date and time of your appointment.

Are you worried about your memory?  Ask us for an assessment.

Bodriggy Patient Participation Group - Next meeting 10th February at 7pm..  Please see agendas and minutes on the Patient Group page below under Further Information.  New members welcome.  We would like to encourage more patients to join so that we can hear the views and suggestions of the various groups of patients we have registered at the surgery.  Your opinion counts.

Are you a Carer? 

If so, help is at hand.  The Cornwall Carers Service is a completely new comprehensive service, offering a wide range of information, support and services to carers, concerned family and friends, as well as those who are working to improve the quality of carer's lives. 

Tel: 01872 266383 or visit

www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/cornwall-carers

With just a call to the helpline, the service can offer you the support needed in your caring role.  It is available to all, 8am - 6pm Mon - Fri (excluding Bank Holidays).  An out of hours answer phone is available for messages, with a guaranteed, timely response.

Translation Service Available

We can arrange for a face to face, sign-language or telephone interpreter.  Interpreters usually need 2 to 3 days notice but sometimes can be available sooner.  If you would like this service, please contact one of our receptionists.

We have a practice leaflet available at reception (also available in larger print on request) which includes details of the services available and the surgery timetable.  Please pick up a copy when you next visit the surgery.

Healthy Weight - Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It! - MEND is aimed at children age 7 - 13 who are above a healthy weight.  The whole family is invited to learn all about nutrition, healthy foods, food labelling, internal and external triggers, behaviour change and cooking skills.  Courses running soon - for more information please click on the following link

 http://www.cornwallhealthyweight.org.uk/weight-management/mend-programme-for-children/

Neurological Care Advisor Drop-in Advice Sessions at Hayle Day Centre.  Starting on Tuesday 25th February 2014 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm.  On the last Tuesday of every month the Neurology Care Advisor will be at Hayle Day Centre to offer advice, support, information and signposting to anyone affected by a neurological condition.

Please pop in for an information chat.  No appointment necessary.  For further information contact Mary Eason on 01209 318106. 

Sexual Health Clinic at St Michaels Hospital, Trelissick Entrance, Hayle.  Consultant led service for an expert opinion. Free, non judgemental and confidential. All ages welcome and no referral needed - Every Tuesday by appointment only from 4.20pm - 6.40 pm. Phone to book an appointment on 01872 255044 or email The.Hub@nhs.net

Neurology Care Advisor Drop- oin Advice Sessions