Welcome to The Hicks Group

The Practice has been in existence, in various forms and in various buildings, since 1821. The Charles Hicks Centre was built in 1987 and extended in 1992. The Roman Gate Surgery replaced premises in Old Court Hall and was occupied in February 1994. 

Now more than ever we want to help you through these unprecedented times. Most importantly please take heed of all the government advice about washing hands, wearing a mask or face covering and following the social distancing guidance.

Your GP Surgery Now

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, how we consult with you us is different at the moment. This is to limit face-to-face contact whenever possible and help stop the spread of coronavirus.

We are open during the current lockdown and were though out all of the previous lock down. If you need to see the doctor or a nurse please ring us and an appropriate appointment will be arranged for you.  We are still carrying out our usual appointments for blood tests, dressings, immunisations and so on.

Face-to-face appointments are available, but you will be asked to discuss your conditions over the telephone or online first to assess what would be most appropriate for you.

If you are asked to come into the surgery for a face-to-face appointment, please remember to wear a face covering. Measures are in place to keep you safe from infection during your visit to the surgery.

Please note:

The COVID-19 vaccination is not yet available at this practice

Please do not contact the practice - when we are able to offer this vaccination you will be invited according to the Government guidance

Ways to seek Healthcare Advice

• Call the surgery to discuss a face-to-face or virtual (telephone or video) appointment

• Call NHS 111 or go online to seek advice https://111.nhs.uk

• Download the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions and check symptoms

The NHS App

Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is the simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

Register NOW to so that you can order your normal medications without leaving home. The identity checks we would normally carry out for this will be done through the app.

There is also lots of health information, including access to your records available on the app.

The NHS App is available now on iOS and Android.

        

Sick Notes

Sick notes for new and existing conditions can be requested over the telephone. These will be emailed to you.

Please note we cannot issue any sick notes for Covid 19 related symptoms or self-isolation. Details regarding these can be accessed via the link below. 

www.111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/