July 2017

Dragon Boat Race

We are once again please to support the Anthony Nolan Trust this year by taking part in the Dragon Boat Race at St Nicholas Park, Warwick on 17 September. Please come along on the day to support us and join in the fun. If you would like to sponsor us for this very worthy cause please visit out Just Giving page:

Alternatively we will have sponsorship forms at the reception desk.

Top tips for keeping cool in the summer

·Keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm

·Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat.

·Avoid extreme physical exertion or keep it for cooler parts of the day.

·Wear light loose-fitting cotton clothes.

·Drink plenty of cold drinks.

·Keep your living space cool, especially important for infants and the elderly.

Specialist sunscreen is available to purchase from the pharmacy.

Want to give up Smoking?

Our Healthcare Assistant, Valerie, can help you to give up smoking by providing one to one support. Please ask Reception to book you an appointment.

Patient Participation Group

The next patient participation group meeting will be held on Wednesday 12 July 2017 at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join the group, if you are interested in joining, please contact Jayne Brigg, Practice Manager for further details.

Travelling Abroad

If you are booking your holiday don’t forget to book in for your travel vaccinations. Be sure to check out the Travax website to find out what is recommended & book your appointment with our nurse for a travel consultation. As some of the vaccines require more than one visit please book in plenty of time to complete any vaccination courses you may require.

Are your records up to date?

The doctors at The Revel Surgery would like to encourage patients to help ensure their records are up-to-date. If your personal or contact details have changed since we last checked with you please let us know during your next visit to the surgery or go online and update your records at

Our Website:

We are currently updating out website. Keep checking for changes.

Farewells and Welcomes

Welcome back to Charlotte Ramshaw who has returned from maternity leave.

Farewell to Kiera Taylor who has an exciting new job. Farewell to Ann Brown. We wish both of them well for the future.

Welcome to Amelia Holland who is joining our administration team and also Jenny Plester who is joining our pharmacy team.

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

To speak with a receptionist please call between 8.00am-10.30am on 01788 834834. Alternatively you can order at any time on 01788 834835 by leaving a message.

Or via the website where you can download an app for smart phones

Orders will be available as follows:

Order Monday available Wednesday

Order Tuesday available Thursday

Order Wednesday available Friday

Order Thursday available Monday

Order Friday available Tuesday

Order Saturday available Wednesday

Order Sunday available Wednesday

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday

08.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 18.30

OUT OF HOURS SERVICE

Please ring 111. Patients are given either telephone advice, appointments at one of the care units, or a home visit is arranged for seriously ill patients. Please note that all calls to the on-call doctors’ service are routinely recorded.

APPOINTMENTS - 01788 834830

Please ring during surgery hours. The receptionists can give guidance if you want to ask.

Pharmacy—01788 834848

Also open Saturday 9am-12pm