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Weight Management Medication
We understand some of our patients are eager to find out more about weight management medications. In our area, these medications are only available through a local community weight management service for a small number of people with the highest clinical need.
Our GP practice cannot prescribe weight management medicines to you directly
Please check these criteria carefully before contacting us to request an appointment to discuss a referral. This helps us ensure appointments are available for all our patients' health needs.
To be considered for a referral for the weight management medications, patients must meet strict national criteria, including a very high BMI and multiple, specific health conditions. You can check the full criteria on the CPICS website at www.cpics.org.uk by searching ‘weight management services’.
If you would like to discuss a referral to the community weight management service, please contact us to discuss. Please note that a referral to the weight management service does not automatically mean you will be prescribed medication to help you lose weight, as people with the highest clinical need for these drugs are being prioritised. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/weight-management-services to find out more.
updated 26/06/25
Online Triage
We are pleased to announce that we are accepting online medical triage requests again.
Between the hours of 7am and 8am patients will be able to submit a medical triage request through AccuRx (which can be found here Appointments)
Please note that the number of requests we receive is capped to reduce risk of capacity overwhelm.
Updated June 2024
Prescribing Medicines available for purchase
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System does not support the routine prescribing of medication that is available to buy from pharmacies or supermarkets for children or adults
For more information please follow this link 202307-Policy-on-Prescribing-of-Medicines-that-are-Available-for-Purchase-Self-Care.pdf
Appointment process
NHS Health Checks
NHS Health Check
Get your ‘midlife MOT’ with a free NHS Health Check
The programme aims to give people a once-over as they move into their middle years, helping spot signs early and providing peace of mind. It lets you take control of your health, and enjoy life for longer.
Give us a call to sign up!
What do NHS Health Checks protect against?
NHS Health Checks detect a range of different vascular and circulatory conditions. This includes Dementia, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Strokes, Diabetes and Kidney Disease.
Who is eligible for NHS Health Checks?
NHS Health Checks are available for anyone who’s aged between 40 and 74 and isn’t already in touch with their GP about a pre-existing condition.
What does it involve?
The NHS Health Check is very straightforward, and it will only take 20-30 minutes.
It’s based on simple questions about age, lifestyle and family history, along with standard measurements of height, weight, urine content and glucose and cholesterol levels.
My Care Record
My Care Record aims to improve care by joining up information which may currently be held in separate patient databases by health and care services across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
My Care Record will enable clinicians and care professionals to access up-todate information about the individuals they are caring for from these systems.
My Care Record will provide:
Better co-ordinated and seamless care
Quicker diagnosis and treatment
More time to spend on clinical care
Less paperwork and avoid repetition
Fewer unnecessary clinical tests
More accurate prescriptions
Better health and care planning
For more information on this, or for opting out then visit the links below
Medical Reports to Social Services and Housing Departments
You need to complete a self-assessment form first and this is usually all that is necessary. This form is available from the Council (Local Authority).
If the Council needs to know any further information it may then wish to see confidential information from your medical record or your full medical record. The Local Medical Committee, which represents all NHS general practitioners in the area, has made it clear to the relevant local authorities that GPs will only supply confidential medical information directly to the Local Authority’s Medical Officer when asked to do so by the Officer, provided that the patient (or the patient's legal representative) has given written consent.
The Council should therefore contact you asking you or your legal representative to complete a consent form. Once this has been received they will then write directly to your GP enclosing the written consent and asking your GP to supply confidential medical information which may be all or part of the medical record. There is therefore no need for you to provide the medical report or to ask your GP to provide it.
CQC Inspection Report
Are you aged 70- 79?
HGV Medicals
We do offer appointments for these but, unfortunately, they do take up valuable GP appointments and are rather more costly than private companies.
You can self-refer on 0800 779 7023 or visit www.d4medicals.com. Appointments are available at Peterborough or King's Lynn. These medicals require an eye test.
The fees are published on the above website. Of note, there are other private firms other than the one listed above.
The current charge for HGV medical and report is £133 +VAT
The Peterborough Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) has now relocated to Peterborough City Hospital
The UTC (which will also include the GP out of hours service) is located next to the Emergency Department on the hospital site and continues to cover the full range of injuries and illnesses with access to diagnostics, such as x-rays and scans.
Opening hours will remain the same (8am - 8pm, 7 days a week).
NHS 111 can book an appointment for patients at the UTC if required by their healthcare concern or they can walk in.
added 01/07/21
General Practice Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR)
Patient data collected from general practice is needed to support a wide variety of research and analysis to help run and improve health and care services.
NHS Digital will collect:
- data about diagnoses, symptoms, observations, test results, medications, allergies, immunisations, referrals, recalls and appointments, including information about physical, mental and sexual health
- data on sex, ethnicity and sexual orientation
- data about staff who have treated patients
NHS Digital does not collect:
- name and address (except for postcode, protected in a unique coded form)
- written notes (free text), such as the details of conversations with doctors and nurses
- images, letters and documents
- coded data that is not needed due to its age - for example medication, referral and appointment data that is over 10 years old
- coded data that GPs are not permitted to share by law - for example certain codes about IVF treatment, and certain information about gender re-assignment
This data will be shared from 1 July 2021.
Data may be shared from the GP medical records about:
- any living patient registered at a GP practice in England when the collection started - this includes children and adults
- any patient who died after 1 July 2021, and was previously registered at a GP practice in England when the data collection started
If you don’t want your identifiable patient data to be shared for purposes except for your own care, you can opt-out by registering a Type 1 Opt-out or a National Data Opt-out, or both. These opt-outs are different and they are explained in more detail below. Your individual care will not be affected if you opt-out using either option.
Find my NHS number
Did you know you can find out your NHS number online?
Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/ to receive an instant text message with your NHS number on.
If you have no mobile number recorded with us then you will have the option to receive your number in the post.
Healthy You!
Now more than ever is an important time to lose weight and keep healthy.
Commissioned and funded by Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, Healthy You provides free weight management support to residents across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Healthy You offer a choice of programmes to patients who wish to lose weight and you could be eligible for a 12 week referral to any of the options listed below if you are aged over 16 with a Body Mass Index above 25.
Option 1 – Referral to Healthy You Weight Management groups
Option 2 - Referral to Slimming World
Option 3 – Referral to Wellness that Works (formerly Weight Watchers)
To be eligible for a Slimming World or Wellness that Works referral you cannot have been a paying member of either program in the 12 weeks prior to the point of referral.
If you have the motivation to learn how to lose weight and maintain a healthier weight you can self-refer by calling Healthy you on 0333 005 0093, text Healthyu to 60777 or visit the website at www.healthyyou.org.uk
NHS Friends and Family
Lasting Power of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.
This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you ‘lack mental capacity’).
You must be 18 or over and have mental capacity (the ability to make your own decisions) when you make your LPA.
You do not need to live in the UK or be a British citizen.
Please visit https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney to find out more
Midwife Referrals
Have you recently discovered you are pregnant?
Did you know you can now self refer to the midwife instead of coming to the the surgery to ask us to do this for you? Please ensure you have read the 'Your Choices' leaflet on the website before submitting your referral so you are aware of the options available to you such as:
- Where to give birth.
- Which hospital you can receive your care from.
- What support and education is avavilable.
To read the leaflet, find out more information and refer yourself please visit https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/maternity/im-pregnant/
Planning to Travel?
If you are planning to travel, make sure you remain safe and plan ahead to ensure you get the necessary vaccinations!
MASTA Clinic is now available to offer advice and vaccines for your long awaiting get away.
Visit their website for more information https://www.masta-travel-health.com/
Call them on 0330 100 4200
Email them at Enquiries@masta.org.
NHS Health Checks
Get your ‘midlife MOT’ with a free NHS Health Check
NHS Health Checks are now being provided across Cambridgeshire as part of a national screening programme. The programme aims to give people a once-over as they move into their middle years, helping spot signs early and providing peace of mind. It lets you take control of your health, and enjoy life for longer.
Give us a call to sign up!
What do NHS Health Checks protect against?
NHS Health Checks detect a range of different vascular and circulatory conditions. This includes Dementia, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Strokes, Diabetes and Kidney Disease. Catching symptoms for these issues early will help healthcare professionals to offer treatment and suggest lifestyle changes, and can prevent more serious problems in the long-term.
Who is eligible for NHS Health Checks?
NHS Health Checks are available for anyone who’s aged between 40 and 74 and isn’t already in touch with their GP about a pre-existing condition. A ‘midlife MOT’ like this can help you to live a longer and healthier life.
What does it involve?
The NHS Health Check is very straightforward, and it will only take 20-30 minutes.
It’s based on simple questions about age, lifestyle and family history, along with standard measurements of height, weight, urine content and glucose and cholesterol levels.
What happens afterwards?
A healthcare professional will discuss the results with you in detail afterwards. You’ll be given a full personalised report. This will provide resources and support to help with staying healthy and keeping up good habits, including information about the local support services.
Page created: 04 December 2019