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Weight-management services update – Mounjaro We are receiving a significant number of enquiries about the availability of the Mounjaro weight-loss drug which has been approved by NHS England for eligible patients. NHS England has set the criteria for eligibility for the drug; this is a national policy which all NHS prescribers, such as GPs and…

“We are working with researchers from Keele University on a study called BADGER. The study is investigating a process called Advice and Guidance, which your GP has used to talk to a specialist about your condition. The researchers are interested to talk to you about Advice and Guidance, even if you have not heard about…

In February, we had 4,596 appointments booked, but 122 were missed. If you can no longer make your appointment, please remember to cancel, so we can offer the slot to someone else who needs it. Thank you for helping us reduce missed appointments!

What is a PCN: Leek and Biddulph PCN are a group of Five GP practices which include Biddulph Doctors, Biddulph Valley, Leek Health Centre, Moorland Medical Centre, and Park Medical Centre, all working together to focus on local patient care in our community. Since the NHS was created in 1948, the population has grown, and…

Please see our did not attend figures for the month of November. Booked Appointments – 5162 Did Not Attend – 251 If you cannot attend your appointment or need to cancel it for any reason, please contact your practice. This would save lots of valuable clinical hours so that we can see as many patients…

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We are looking for adults with Down’s syndrome (also referred to as Down syndrome) to come together to talk about Health, Social Care, Education, Housing and Employment in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to hear what adults with Down’s syndrome think works and what changes they would like to see. This group will meet every…

Please see our did not attend figures for the month of September 2024. Booked Appointments – 5182 Did Not Attend – 172 If you cannot attend your appointment or need to cancel it for any reason, please contact your practice. This would save lots of valuable clinical hours so that we can see as many…

Please see our did not attend figures for the month of August 2024. Booked Appointments – 4593 Did Not Attend – 133 If you cannot attend your appointment or need to cancel it for any reason, please contact your practice. This would save lots of valuable clinical hours so that we can see as many…