Other Information
Family Planning
Each doctor provides this service and will be happy to discuss individual needs.
Chaperone Policy
It will sometimes be necessary for the doctor to ask for a chaperone to sit in
on a medical examination. This is for the protection of both doctor and patient.
Freedom Of Information Act - Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a Publication Scheme. A Publication
Scheme is a guide to the 'classes' of information the practice intends to routinely make available.
This scheme is available from reception.
Friends Of Ringwood Medical Centre
The Friends of the Practice is an independent charity (Reg Charity No 1083259). Its role is to provide much needed additional funding to support and extend the facilities available to the doctors and staff of the surgery. We are most indebted to those patients who raise funds for the practice. Any contributions received go towards the cost of adding to or replacing essential medical equipment for the sole benefit of our patients. Secretary is Karen Hatchard, telephone 01425 477329.
Health Promotion
The aim of promoting health is to try to identify risk factors at an early stage
and prevent them from causing ill health. For this reason we will ask about drinking and
smoking habits and measure your blood pressure and weight from time to time. This is
especially wise in people with a family history of heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Laboratory Specimens
Specimens are sent to the hospital on Monday to Friday. If you are asked to bring a
specimen, please ensure that we receive it before 1.00pm. Please include your personal details
on any specimen pots handed into the surgery.
Medical Examinations
Medical examinations for special purposes, such as fitness to travel,
pre-employment, insurance, driving medicals etc are undertaken outside normal surgery
hours. A fee will be payable. Please contact the surgery to make an appointment. Fees are
clearly displayed in the reception area.
Staff Protection
A zero tolerance policy towards violent, threatening and abusive behaviour is now in
place throughout the National Health Service.
The staff in this practice have the right to do their work in an environment free from
such behaviour and everything will be done to protect that right.
At no time will any violent, threatening or abusive behaviour be tolerated in
this practice. If you do not respect the rights of our staff we may choose to inform
the police and make arrangements for you to be removed from our medical list.
Car Parking
Please note that the surgery car park is for doctors and staff only. We have
disabled parking and a 'drop off' point close to the main entrance for those patients
who have mobility restrictions. Patients will need to use the main car park which is
located in the centre of Ringwood, within easy access of the surgery.
CCTV
Please be aware closed-circuit television (CCTV) is in operation, particularly for surveillance in areas which need security.
|
