Important Announcement from Oakfield Surgery – withdrawal of unfunded service

For some time, we have been providing an unfunded post-operative wound care service for the convenience of our patients, despite the funding to provide post operative care being received by the hospitals. This service has been especially valuable for those who need regular care but struggling to get to Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

We regret that due to increasing demands on our nursing team and financial pressures on NHS General Practice overall (https://www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-centre/responding-to-the-new-gp-contract-for-202425

We can no longer continue to provide this service for which the hospital receives payment as continuing to do so compromises our ability to deliver our core General Practice Services.

What does this mean for you?

• From 31^st August 2024 we will no longer offer post-operative wound care to any new patients. This includes post operative care from all private and NHS services, including dermatology, surgery and urgent care. Patients will be required to receive ongoing wound care from these services directly.
• We cannot offer dressings or wound care for wounds obtained via trauma or other injury, as we do not have a contract to provide care for minor injuries
• Patients currently receiving wound care will continue to be offered a maximum of 2 dressing changes per week until they are healed and discharged
• Patients who are housebound will be able to receive post-operative wound care from the local District Nursing service. This should be arranged by the hospital service directly at time of discharge.
• We will continue to offer post operative clip / suture removal as well as wound care for leg ulcers, as these are separately contracted services.

Thank you for your understanding and support

New Patient Registrations

We are currently accepting New patients.

Please either call into the surgery or telephone our enquiries number on 01296 423797. A receptionist will advise you on the documents (see below) and paperwork that have to be completed prior to registration. If your medical need is urgent the doctors can see you prior to registration, but you must officially register with the practice following this consultation.

For all patients wishing to register with the practice we will need to see one of the following original documents to confirm identity:

• A current passport – all parts of the passport will be photocopied
• Entry clearance documents – (stamped)
• UK photocard driving licence with paper copy
• Current residence permit (stamped)
• Benefit/pensions book (not card)
• Official tax notification
• ID card for foreign nationals

You will also be asked to provide 2 of the following original documents to confirm residency:

• Housing contracts
• Utility bills – no older than 3 months (not mobile phone bills)
• Bank statements
• Residence permit
• Official tax (or similar) document
• Work permit

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OAKFIELD SURGERY IS A TRAINING PRACTICE

This means doctors experienced in hospital medicine
(GP Registrars) join us for a year before embarking on careers in general practice.

They work under the supervision of Dr. Zaib who is a GP trainer.

Bank Holidays

Monday August 26th – Closed

Wednesday December 25th – Closed

Thursday December 26th – Closed

Wednesday January 1st – Closed

Should you need urgent medial assistance whilst the surgery is closed please call NHS 111  

FedBucks is the name of your local out-of-hours service provider. The Out of Hours doctor is always available for emergencies, including nights, weekends and all Bank Holidays.  A nurse or doctor will assess whether you need either telephone advice, an appointment or a home visit if there is an urgent need.

We want to ensure that our patients are aware of what to do if they are ill or require medication when their GP Practice is closed.

The Practice will be closed from 1pm on the following dates for staff training. Should you need urgent medical assistance between 1pm and 8am the following morning call 111.

2024

Wednesday 5th June

Wednesday 10th July

Thursday 19th September

Thursday 17th October

Wednesday 13th November

FedBucks is the name of your local out-of-hours service provider. The Out of Hours doctor is always available for emergencies, including nights, weekends and all Bank Holidays.  A nurse or doctor will assess whether you need either telephone advice, an appointment or a home visit if there is an urgent need.

We want to ensure that our patients are aware of what to do if they are ill or require medication when their GP Practice is closed.