Find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
Antibiotic Resistance
Why we’re careful about how and when we prescribe antibiotics. Tackling Antibiotic Resistance. Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats facing us today. Without effective antibiotics many routine ... [continue] Antibiotic Resistance
Benzodiazepines Prescribing Information
St Johns Surgery is a safe prescribing surgery. Therefore, we will NOT prescribe benzodiazepine for the following: Flying Blood tests, Dental procedures, for MRI scans, Driving tests, Long journeys, Presenting ... [continue] Benzodiazepines Prescribing Information
Bromsgrove Primary Care Network
Bromsgrove and District Primary Care Network (PCN) was set up by 9 local practices to ensure that good standards of healthcare are available for our local community. Within the Bromsgrove District ... [continue] Bromsgrove Primary Care Network
Cancer Care Support
Have you recently been diagnosed with Cancer or are having investigations where cancer is suspected? The following information may be helpful in supporting you through this time and giving you ... [continue] Cancer Care Support
Disabled access
There is good access for the disabled to all of our consultation rooms. There are designated parking bays adjacent to the surgery entrance and the surgery has lifts and wide ... [continue] Disabled access
Early Help in Worcestershire
Early help means providing advice, help or support where we identify there is a specific need or difficulty within a family. As professionals, they work alongside a child, young person ... [continue] Early Help in Worcestershire
Feedback, Compliments and Complaints
Compliments and Feedback If you feel happy with the service we provide, if you are pleased with a specific aspect of your care or with a specific member of our ... [continue] Feedback, Compliments and Complaints
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number
Guide to Accessing GP Services for Young People (13 years – 16 years)
When you are young, your parents are usually involved in your health care. They may make decisions for you, and speak to health workers on your behalf. But as you ... [continue] Guide to Accessing GP Services for Young People (13 years – 16 years)
How to measure your blood pressure at home
Have you been asked to measure your blood pressure at home by a Doctor or Nurse? If so please see the link for instructions and a form to complete and ... [continue] How to measure your blood pressure at home
How to register
We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. You can register by either: completing BOTH the online patient ... [continue] How to register
Library
Our Library has a range of useful leaflets and links to websites providing you with information about a number of healthcare topics. Simply click on the green title to download ... [continue] Library
Medicines in Nurseries and Schools
The NHS advocates self-care for minor health problems and patients should access advice and purchase medicines over the counter as and when they and their family need it, rather than ... [continue] Medicines in Nurseries and Schools
Named GP
All patients at St John’s Surgery have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care. Your named doctor will be allocated to you by the practice. You ... [continue] Named GP
NHS App
NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)
Concerns about your hospital appointments If you have any concerns over any aspect of health care you have received by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you can contact the Patient ... [continue] PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)
Patient confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and ... [continue] Patient confidentiality
Patient rights and responsibilities
We aim to treat our patients courteously at all times and expect our patients to treat our staff in a similarly respectful way. It is your responsibility to keep your ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities
Practice boundary
Please use the map below to see if you live within our practice boundary.
Shared Care Record
Ever wondered why, when you visit your GP or hospital, they can’t see all your health and care information? And why you find yourself having to answer the same old ... [continue] Shared Care Record
Text (SMS) Messaging
St Johns Surgery uses AccuRx, a SMS text messaging service to remind you of your appointments at the practice, details about your online access, and/or advice/messages about your health (this ... [continue] Text (SMS) Messaging
Updating your details
If you change name, address or telephone number, please let our receptionists know by calling 01527 872393 or writing to the surgery. Alternatively you can complete the online form below. ... [continue] Updating your details
Using the Out of Hours Service
Getting medical help when the practice is closed. There are many ways to self care and more information can be found on our Minor illness and Injury page. You can ... [continue] Using the Out of Hours Service
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for the personal ... [continue] Using this website
View your GP health record
All GP surgeries are required to give all patients in England online access to new information as it is added to their GP health record. Patients with online accounts, such ... [continue] View your GP health record
Violent or abusive behaviour
Zero Tolerance Policy St Johns Surgery takes it very seriously if any member of our staff or patients are treated in any threatening, abusive or violent way. The Practice supports ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour
Why Clinician’s may run late
Why do Doctors sometimes run late for your appointment? At St Johns Surgery, we understand when a Doctor runs late it can be very frustrating and inconvenient for you. When ... [continue] Why Clinician’s may run late
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022
