We have a vacancy for a part time Receptionist/Administrator at Papworth Surgery We need someone for the following sessions: Wednesday PM (1-6pm) All day Thursday (8am-6pm) and Friday AM (8am-1pm) … [continue] Vacancy for part time Receptionist/Administrator
Community Pharmacy Service
Did you know…? We are participating in a new service from 1st April 2022 that will direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional when booking an appointment, which may … [continue] Community Pharmacy Service
Emails Regarding Medical Matters
EMAILS We are sorry, but we are not able to answer emails regarding medical matters. You will need to contact the Surgery to make an appointment with either the nurse … [continue] Emails Regarding Medical Matters
Dr Cronk Retirement
Many will now be familiar with this news, as I have threatened it for a while! After very nearly 33 years as a partner at Papworth, I am retiring from … [continue] Dr Cronk Retirement
COVID-19 INFORMATION
Infection Prevention Control guidance remains in primary care settings – updated 25th January 2022 Following the Government’s recent announcement that from next Thursday (27 January) face coverings will no longer be … [continue] COVID-19 INFORMATION
Patient Appointments Helpdesk
Patient Appointment Helpdesk The Covid19 pandemic has added to the strain on all NHS services. As a result of this, waiting list times for outpatient and specialist appointments and procedures … [continue] Patient Appointments Helpdesk
Covid vaccinations – 12 – 17 year olds
We are now able to offer 12-17 year olds a Covid vaccination. If you are eligible, please come to our WALK IN clinic on Monday 10th January from 4-6PM. If … [continue] Covid vaccinations – 12 – 17 year olds
Covid Vaccination Clinics
Following Government instruction, we are offering Covid vaccination clinics from W/C 20th December til the end of the year, including some Bank Holidays. This means our appointment availability is dramatically … [continue] Covid Vaccination Clinics
Update on the COVID-19 booster programme
Message to our patients – update on the COVID-19 booster programme Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough the NHS and its partners are working extremely hard to roll out the COVID-19 booster vaccination … [continue] Update on the COVID-19 booster programme
Medication Request Update
Medication Requests – added 26th November 2021 We are getting an increasing number of patients who are leaving ordering their medication until they have run out and then insisting that … [continue] Medication Request Update
Practice Secretary Vacancy
Medical Secretarial Vacancy – added 26/11/21 We are looking to recruit an experienced Medical Secretary – full time or part time considered. Please email secretary.papworthsurgery@nhs.net for more details.
Why are GPs needing to work differently?
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Minutes of the 2021 Patients’ Link AGM
Minutes of the 2021 Patients’ Link AGM held on September 21st at the Papworth Village Hall Please click here to read the latest AGM minutes
Changes to booking system
Changes to Booking System – Updated 24th August 2021 Patients who have a medically urgent problem should telephone the surgery to request a same day appointment. We only have a small … [continue] Changes to booking system
DVLA Fitness to Drive Update
DVLA Fitness to Drive – Updated 10 August 2021 SECTION 88 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 During COVID many drivers’ licences have expired. The DVLA initially gave extensions … [continue] DVLA Fitness to Drive Update
General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)
General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) Please note the Department of Health and Social Care have paused the collection of data to provide more time to engage with … [continue] General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)
Non-NHS Services
Due to the increased workload brought about by the covid pandemic, the turnaround for non-NHS administrative work such as private letters and medical reports is at least 2 weeks and … [continue] Non-NHS Services
Surgery Working
We would like to confirm that your Practice remains open for you during this difficult time. However, due to substantial pressures related to the Covid Pandemic and the redeployment of … [continue] Surgery Working
Do we have your correct mobile phone number?
Mobile phones are increasingly being used by the NHS for appointments and results, and more recently for invitations to book Covid-19 vaccinations. It is important we hold the correct information … [continue] Do we have your correct mobile phone number?
Update on Mental Health Services
All mental health services currently remain open, however due to capacity available whilst dealing with the challenges of the pandemic, there may be delays to planned, non-urgent appointments and referrals. … [continue] Update on Mental Health Services
Extended Access
The surgery is now offering GP Extended Access: Evening and weekend appointments – giving you more choice.
Face coverings are now essential
Please can all patients arrive for any pre-arranged face to face meetings with their own face covering.
Flu Clinics 2021
No further Flu Clinics are planned but if you feel you are eligible for one, then please contact our Reception Team.
Surgery Closure Dates
Public Holidays 2021 Friday 2nd April Monday 5th April Monday 3rd May Monday 31st May Monday 30th August Monday 27th December Tuesday 28th December
Preparing to have an Intrauterine Device (Coil) fitted
We are keen to make your clinic visit as straightforward and streamlined as possible. We will try to insert an IUD / IUS (coil) for you at all our general … [continue] Preparing to have an Intrauterine Device (Coil) fitted