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Service Reduction in NHS due to COVID 19
Mental health- Secondary care psychologists are not seeing patients. Primary care psychologists are avoiding face to face contacts and may offer video or telephone consultations
Physiotherapy- not seeing patients, new referrals will be added on waiting list.
Hospital referrals will be no surgery offered during the outbreak, GPs can get advise and guidance.
Phlebotomy- Saturday clinic cancelled till further notice
Alcohol services are not accepting new referrals but please go to the website for useful resources. https://ahauk.org/recovery-during-coronavirus/
Domestic violence team not seeing patients but here is a leaflet with useful numbers.
Get a self isolation note
For a self isolation note
https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/
Coronavirus Leaflet
Support during corona crisis
Welcome to Ruston Street Clinic
We aim to offer appointments when you want them in comfortable surroundings with polite and friendly staff. We want all patients to get an appointment and a service to suit their lifestyle.
Practice training dates and closures
We will be closed for Protected Learning Time (PLT) on 14th November 2024. The surgery will close at 1:00 pm, and our online consultation service (Accurx) will be unavailable from 12:00 noon.
Important Practice News & Notices
Due to the national break down of the patient record IT system, Ruston Street Clinic is unable to action online requests today 19th July 2024.
We are unable to use our computers, AccuRx online request system and text messages. We appreciate the understanding of our patients and their carers as we do our best to manage this situation. Those with pre-booked appointments will still be seen face to face but some services will be unavailable such as electronic prescribing & … Read More
by B@ck_OfficegetUBetter MSK App
Need help with your muscle or joint problems?
NHS North East London – TNW MSK app is now available to all patients. It’s a FREE, easy-to-use tool helping you to self-manage your muscle, bone, and joint (MSK) injuries and conditions.
by B@ck_OfficeUsing the NHS App for Repeat Prescriptions
The NHS App can help you safely and easily order your repeat prescriptions, at a place and time that is convenient to you. Watch this video to learn more, including instructions on how to use the App to order your repeat prescriptions. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/
by B@ck_OfficeDr Ahmed is sadly going to step down as a GP partner end of December 2023
We will be using Locum doctors to assist with Gp appointments. He is still going to be providing us with some support on an adhoc basis in the new year. We wish him well in his career pathway and have appreciated all his hard work in running our clinic, efficiently.
by B@ck_OfficeGet your prescription medication easily
The quickest and easiest way to get your repeat prescription is through the NHS app. If you go to the medication icon, at bottom of screen, it will show your items on repeat prescription. Your request then goes straight to the GP’s inbox. This is more direct than doing an online consultation to request. If … Read More
by B@ck_OfficeChange to pharmacy requests
From Monday 6th February 2023 For many years, pharmacies have been able to request prescriptions from practices. We want to improve safety and reduce wastage in this process. Local practices in Bow (Bow Health Network) and local pharmacies have agreed a new standard approach What can my pharmacy request for me? Repeat medication Repeat dispensing … Read More
by B@ck_OfficeSocial Prescribers
They are here to assist on various matters financial, health, housing so ask in reception to be referred to them.
by B@ck_OfficeNotice for patients
We have been finding GP recruitment very difficult for the past 2 years and to support the 2 remaining GPs left at Ruston St Clinic we are having clinicians who may be an: Advanced Nurse Practitioner or a Physicians Associate or a Pharmacist. We expect patients to appreciate that they are skilled clinicians who will … Read More
by B@ck_OfficeThis practice allows community health service clinical staff directly involved in your care to access parts of your medical record. Your consent will be asked before this can take place. If you do not wish this to happen, please let the practice know.