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There’s never been a better time to kickstart you health.  For more information got to https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

East Sussex Sexual Health are open, providing telephone consultations and some face to face consultations. If you want advice just call 0808 1681282   Anyone, any age, can order FREE … [continue] Sexual Health

As the Government extends its advice on the number of venues where face masks should be worn, you may be unsure whether you have a legitimate reason not to wear … [continue] Face Mask Exemption

Do you know about our  Community Connector Services?   There are times when we all need support to address life’s challenges. When everyday life is affecting someone’s mental health and wellbeing, knowing how … [continue] Community Connectors

NHS Diabetes Advice helpline NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new helpline in response to disruption to normal diabetes services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and response. The … [continue] NHS Diabetes Advice Helpline

All essential workers in England (and members of their households) who are showing symptoms of coronavirus can now be tested.  To check if you are eligible for the test and … [continue] Coronavirus testing for all essential workers in England

Information and support for your health and wellbeing You might be feeling very worried right now due to the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) and how it is affecting … [continue] Help & Support During Covid-19

Sussex Health and Care Partnership have put together information on keeping safe in your home while you are in isolation.  This includes:- Home Environment Checklist Useful contact details Tips to … [continue] Advice for Over 70’s

If you feel you are a vulnerable patient and you have not yet received your letter giving advice on keeping you safe from coronavirus, please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable or call 0800 … [continue] Vulnerable Patients – Coronavirus Advice

To help us manage our workload at this difficult time, we would politely ask that patients (or their representatives) attending to collect repeat medication come along between 9-12 Monday-Friday.  We … [continue] Collecting Repeat Prescriptions during Covid-19

A mutual aid group for Rye and the surrounding areas has been set up. If you are concerned about leaving your home because of Covid-19 please go to their website … [continue] Rye Mutual Aid

We would like to thank all of our patients for their understanding to the changes we have had to make to our services over the past week. You have all … [continue] Thank you for your support

Use this service if you have to stay at home because of coronavirus and you need a note for your employer. https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/      

The surgery has an Advanced Nurse  Practitioner, Maria Bull, holding clinics on Mondays and alternate Saturday mornings. Maria Bull can assess patients’ problems and health needs, prescribe, plan care and … [continue] Advanced Practitioner

As the situation with Coronavirus is constantly changing we have had to look at the way we offer appointments to patients.  These changes include temporarily ceasing booking appointments on line … [continue] Covid Update

CORONAVIRUS The situation regarding coronavirus is ever changing and we will react and take action accordingly.  Please do not attend the surgery if you have any symptoms.  Please remember that … [continue]

GP Xmas NY opening Click the link to see what services are available over the Christmas period

If you have been diagnosed with a lung condition and you are not currently active, Active Steps is a free service which will provide you with support over 12  months … [continue] British Lung Foundation – Active Steps

The Community Connectors here at Ferry Road offer a free service to anyone over 16 to help improve their emotional and mental well-being. There are one-to-one meetings here at the … [continue] COMMUNITY CONNECTORS

Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and live in Rye or the surrounding areas? If so, you are invited to this one day event “Living with Diabetes Day” in Eastbourne … [continue] LIVING WITH DIABETES

Would you like to give quitting smoking a go this Stoptober? Boost your chance of success by four times by seeing a trained advisor from OYES here at the Surgery. … [continue] STOPTOBER IS HERE!

There is a new Falls Prevention Strength and Balance exercise class in Rye. The class is suitable for individuals who: Have had one fall, a near miss or an identified … [continue] KEEPING YOUR BALANCE: REDUCE YOUR RISK OF FALLS

Look out for the new heart wrenching TV advert launching today showing that 1 in 2 smokers will die early from smoking. If you want to be there tomorrow for … [continue] Be There Tomorrow

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To pee or not to pee – current bladder issues.  The Ferry Road Health Centre & Rye Medical Centre Patient Participation Group are holding a healthy living event on Tuesday … [continue] To Pee or Not to Pee

The new East Sussex Sexual Health self screening test kits are available from the surgery.   Did you know that the test packs available are for everyone, of any age, … [continue] New East Sussex Sexual Health Screening test kits

TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION WEEK 1-7 APRIL 2019 Around 200,000 people are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes ever year – you don’t have to be one of them. Start your … [continue] TYPE 2 DIABETES PREVENTION WEEK 1-7 APRIL 2019

Mucci Presentation Rother Screen Slide Dr. Mucci, Consultant from the Conquest Hospital, will be giving a presentation on Wednesday 17th April at the Sedlescombe Village Hall (TN33 0QP).  Doors open … [continue] Avoiding Failty in Older Age

Cervical screening can stop cancer before it starts.  Two women die every day from cervical cancer.  Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite.  If you missed your last cervical screening, call … [continue] Cervical screening

Follow this link to download the Spring newsletter 2019.