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Staff changes
I am pleased to say that we have recently appointed three new members of staff.
EMMA MacPHERSON took up her post as new Practice Manager on 1st August.
DR ANGUS TALLINI who started on 1st October.
DR SARAH HALL who started on 20 October.
We are confident that the Falkland Surgery will continue to provide a high level of medical care to our local population.
Dr Keith Endersby
On behalf of the Falkland Surgery
Surgery Training Sessions
The surgery will be closed on the following afternoons for training, cover will be provided by Westcall
26/10/2008
13/01/2009
Berkshire Bowel Cancer Screening
Starting April 08
Approval has recently been gained to offer Bowel Cancer Screening to the population of Berkshire aged between 60 and 69 years. The programme will not be applicable to all patients particularly if they have had previous bowel problems.
An invitation letter will be sent to patients by the Hub in Guildford informing them that they will be sent a faecal occult blood (FOB) test kit for them to complete in the privacy of their own home. Two weeks later the patients will receive a further letter together with a test kit and instructions as to how to use this. The kit is then returned in a freepost envelope to the Hub in Guildford.
Results will normally be sent to the patient within a week
Being a brand new building we have been able to build disabled access into the whole structure of the Surgery. This was recognised in 2004 by an excellent disabilities survey report performed by The Guidedogs for the Blind Association.
Thus we have:
A bus service that is suited for disabled access. This runs on 3 days a week.
All consulting rooms are on the ground floor and are on the level.
The reception desk is constructed with low level access for the wheelchair user.
A separate side room is available for confidential discussions.
Disabled toilets available with full disabled facilities
Signs are high visibility for the visually impaired
An induction loop system is in place for those with hearing difficulties and who use a hearing aid with "loop" facility. Please ask at reception.
A baby change room is available if needed.
The waiting room has a dedicated childrens area
We have a wheelchair for those who need it, please ask a receptionist.
You are able to park in the Rugby Club overflow parking area if needed
Leaflets are available in alternative formats if requested.
