Unfortunately, following the pandemic, hospital waiting times for procedures and appointments have increased. If you are waiting for a procedure or appointment at the hospital please do not contact the … [continue] What to do if your condition has deteriorated, and you are waiting for a hospital appointment about this
News
Your Practice’s Appointment Activity – At A Glance
National data systems have now enabled our Practice to view our appointment activity. This is really helpful, as we are able to share with you how we are doing. At … [continue] Your Practice’s Appointment Activity – At A Glance
Patient Update – December 2022
For the latest Patient update, please click the link below Patient Update Dec 2022
EXTENDED ACCESS TO APPOINTMENTS
Information and update messages for our patients
Improvements to your Services There have been recent communications regarding the pending retirement of two of our GPs and another who is taking up a career opportunity. We fully understand … [continue] Information and update messages for our patients
Significant event affecting the Practice
Dear Patients We wanted to make you aware of a significant event affecting the Practice. We have 16 members of our team now self-isolating following positive covid test results. This … [continue] Significant event affecting the Practice
Staff Changes
Further to the Staff Changes update of 12th April, Nadia White has left the Practice. Lisa Glandfield has been appointed as the Practice’s new Business Manager. Lisa is taking over … [continue] Staff Changes
Staff Changes
Angela Easton, our Patient Services Manager, retired from the Practice on 1st April 2021, after 33 years with the Practice. I’m sure our patients will join us in wishing Angela … [continue] Staff Changes
Help beat COVID-19 – Research Survey
Seaford Medical Practice has been ask by the “University of Southampton” to invite all over 18 patients to take part in a research survey. The survey can be found at … [continue] Help beat COVID-19 – Research Survey
COVID Vaccination Champion & CCG Email Contact Details for COVID Vaccination Queries
Seaford resident Des Prichard is now a “COVID Vaccinations Champion”, with an objective to sharing information regarding COVID vaccinations within the community. He has undertaken a two day training course … [continue] COVID Vaccination Champion & CCG Email Contact Details for COVID Vaccination Queries
Revised Privacy Notice Appendix
Section “General Practice Extraction Service (GPES)” of the “Privacy Notice Appendix” as been updated. The appendix can be found on the Patient Information page.
Revised Privacy Policy – Fair Processing Notice
For details of our revised Fair Processing Notice (Privacy Notice) please see our Patient Information page
COVID-19 Vaccinations – Patient Information
We are pleased to advise that our practice will soon be part of the national vaccination programme, which will also include mass vaccination, hospital and other settings where the vaccine … [continue] COVID-19 Vaccinations – Patient Information
Face Coverings for Reception Staff
I am aware of some postings on social media (Facebook) over the last couple of days asking why some members of Seaford Medical Practice staff are not wearing facemasks. It … [continue] Face Coverings for Reception Staff
COVID-19: Patients Visiting the Practice – Face Covering
For the safety of all our staff/patients we kindly request that all patients aged 3 and above wear a face covering when entering the surgery, to be worn for the … [continue] COVID-19: Patients Visiting the Practice – Face Covering
COVID-19: Approach being adopted by the Seaford GP Practices to patient services in the coming months
Dear Patients COVID-19: “Phase 2 Approach” for General Practice in Seaford As I’m sure you are aware, general practice here in Seaford and across the country has found … [continue] COVID-19: Approach being adopted by the Seaford GP Practices to patient services in the coming months
Digital Images Sent In As Part Of A Telephone, Video Or Online Consultation
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, an increasing number of clinical consultations are being undertaken by telephone, online consultations and / or video consultations. Please note that any digital image submitted … [continue] Digital Images Sent In As Part Of A Telephone, Video Or Online Consultation
Opportunity to participate in medical studies in respect of COVID-19
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is inviting people with Covid-like-illness to take part in some medical studies aimed at helping the fight against COVID-19. If you are interested … [continue] Opportunity to participate in medical studies in respect of COVID-19
National Data Opt-Out Arrangements are changing from end March 2020
NHS arrangements for patients to opt-out of data sharing processes in relation to data held at the GP Practice have been updated. From end of March 2020 GP Practices will … [continue] National Data Opt-Out Arrangements are changing from end March 2020
Results of GP Patient Survey Autumn 2019
As you may be aware, we conducted a survey among our patients in September – December 2019 on the service they had received from their GP or our nursing team. … [continue] Results of GP Patient Survey Autumn 2019
Minor Eye Condition Service in Seaford
If you have a recent problem with your eyes – such as sore eyes, red eyes or visual disturbance – you can be assessed and treated by the local Minor … [continue] Minor Eye Condition Service in Seaford
Change To GP Working Days
As from Monday 12th August 2019, Dr Paul Aron has changed his working days from Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. As from Monday 2nd September 2019 … [continue] Change To GP Working Days
Dr Dan Elliott, Executive Partner, Talking About The Proposed New Seaford Health Hub
Updated on Proposed New Seaford Health Hub
The two Practices have now met, through Lewes District Council (LDC) the new architects (ADP) on a few occasions and we have now also met the developers, Kier. We are … [continue] Updated on Proposed New Seaford Health Hub
Change to GP Working Days
Dr Paul Herridge has reduced his working week at the Practice to three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays). As a result, Dr Herridge has reduced his patient list … [continue] Change to GP Working Days
Care Navigation
When you phone through to our Reception team to book a GP appointment, the GPs have asked the receptionists to ask you to tell them a little about the problem … [continue] Care Navigation
PROPOSED ‘SEAFORD HEALTH HUB’ – INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
AS SEAFORD AND THE SURROUNDING AREA HAS GROWN OVER THE YEARS, THE TWO GP PRACTICES, OLD SCHOOL SURGERY AND SEAFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE, HAVE INCREASINGLY FOUND THEY DO NOT HAVE THE … [continue] PROPOSED ‘SEAFORD HEALTH HUB’ – INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
Flu Vaccination Campaign 2018
Flu Vaccinations Campaign 2018 This year, NHS England has recommended different vaccinations for (1) those aged 65+, (2) those younger than 65 with a long term health condition and (3) … [continue] Flu Vaccination Campaign 2018
GDPR
For details of our revised Privacy Notice under GDPR please see our Patient Information page. Paper copies of our main Privacy Notice are available at our reception desk if required. … [continue] GDPR
Summary Care Record + Additional Information (SCR+AI)
A computer Summary Care Record (SCR) enables authorised Health Care Workers in hospital and community to view your regular medicines, medicines that make you ill and your allergies. Patients now have the option … [continue] Summary Care Record + Additional Information (SCR+AI)