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Meningitis B
We are currently receiving a lot of queries about the Meningitis B vaccine, particularly from understandably concerned parents of young people, given the recent outbreak and deaths from meningitis in Kent. Currently this vaccine is only available on the NHS for infants under 2 years of age as part of the routine childhood immunisation programme, and for certain other patients at higher risk of serious disease due to medical conditions such as those without a spleen.
GPs are unable to provide this vaccine privately to their patients or to patients outside of the childhood immunisation programme, but it can be obtained from a private provider. However, due to current high demand, vaccine stock is low and is being reserved for high priority groups such as those who may have been in contact with the cases in Kent. It is important for parents and young people to remain vigilant for symptoms of meningitis, see information. Please call 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest A&E immediately if you think you or someone you know could have meningitis or sepsis. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact us or 111.
Share your views about sleep apnoea care for Richmond
At the moment, there are two different NHS sleep apnoea treatment services commissioned by NHS South West London (NHS SWL).
In Richmond, some people receive their care from the Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Service provided by a private provider the Sleeping Disorders Centre. Others along with residents in Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Sutton, and Wandsworth are seen by the service at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (St George’s).
NHS South West London is proposing to align NHS sleep apnoea care in Richmond to the rest of South West London. This would mean that in future Richmond residents would have the same options for sleep apnoea treatment as people in the other five boroughs. St George’s would become the sole provider commissioned in South West London, in addition to alternatives available under the NHS Choice Framework.
If you currently receive care for sleep apnoea from the Sleeping Disorders Centre, your care would transfer to St George’s in the future unless you make alternative arrangements.
If you receive sleep apnoea care from another healthcare provider, if this proposal goes ahead your care would not be affected.
Further information is available on the NHS SWL website
How to share your views
Share you views until Monday 9 March 2026 by:
· Completing the online feedback form which should take under 10 minutes to complete.
· Calling 020 4526 2675 if you would like help completing the form over the phone.
If you have any questions about the feedback form, or to request a paper copy contact NHS South West London by · Email: richmond.involve@swlondon.nhs.uk
· Tel: 020 4526 2675 (Monday - Friday 09:00 to 17:00)
Repeat Prescription Requests
We have listened to patient feedback regarding the option to request your medication through Parkshot Pathways and removed this option for patient ease. Please now request your medication using the easier option of the NHS APP or you can continue with Patient Access.
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PARKSHOT PATHWAYS - easy access to all our services
You can now request urgent or routine appointments and ask admin questions by simply clicking the link below. And, even more importantly, you will be able to specify which GP you would like to answer your query, when it is convenient to contact you and whether this is by phone or text.
You can access our services on any smartphone, tablet or PC and once your enquiry is submitted we will forward it straight to the doctor of your choice or admin team responsible for actioning your request. Everything submitted is then logged direclty onto your medical record, and you will not be required to provide details about clinical problems to our patient liaison team.
You can always contact us by phone if you are unable to use the link.
We believe PARKSHOT PATHWAYS will make it much easier for you to get hold of your doctor, without having to wait on the phone at busy times, and also for us to quickly deal with your enquiry. Simply click on the link below and your enquiry will be dealt with on the same day.
Want to know more about Pathways and how best to make use of it, click on the links below for further information, or ask a member of our team.
How Pathways directs your query
NHS Digital has issued a Data Provision Notice for Planning and Research
This means we are required to share your information with them unless you tell us not to. Please click on the link below to find out more information about how this affects you.
NHS Digital Data Provision Notice Information Link
To opt out complete the Type1 Opt-Out Form and return to us via email, post or in person.
Prescriptions
Prescription requests: We can normally prepare these within 48 hours, but they have to be requested by 12noon for the 48 hours to apply.
Minor Eye Problems?
If you have recent problem with your eyes - such as sore eyes, red eyes or visual disturbance, you can be assessed and treated by the local Minor Eye Conditions Service.
For further information please click on the link below
Prescribing of Over the Counter Medicines is Changing
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for certain medicines that are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket, even if you qualify for free prescriptions.
For further information please click on the link below
Over The Counter Medicines Leaflet
We are a GP Training Practice
Parkshot Medical is a GP Training Practice, which means that we have been approved for undergraduate and post-graduate training of GP registrars. Registrars are already fully qualified doctors, in their final stage of professional General Practice training. This is supervised by Dr Justin Woolley, Dr Claire Sillitoe and Dr Marianna Turner.
Registrars normally stay with Parkshot Medical for around 12 months. During which time they see patients in their own GP clinics. They are closely supervised, so part of their ongoing development involves the trainer sitting in to observe a consultation, or analysis of videoed consultations. For this reason patients may be asked for their permission to have consultations with GP Registrar’s recorded. No physical examinations are recorded. lease rest assured that this will only be done with your written consent, and if you decide not to have the consultation recorded, it will not affect the care you receive in any way.
As a teaching practice, patients may also meet medical students in the surgery or accompanying the doctor on their calls. These students are going through a very important part of their medical training and your co-operation is extremely valuable and much appreciated. However, if you would prefer not to engage with our students please inform reception and they will pass on your wishes to the doctor.
Our current GP Registrars are : Dr Ammar Shohayeb, Dr Kristyna Laing and Dr Joshua Setsoafia
