A message from the NHS West Yorkshire Intergrated Care Board:-
"We’re aware of recent media coverage about the weight loss treatment Mounjaro (tirzepatide). This medication is being rolled out gradually across the NHS in a phased way. That means not everyone who may benefit will be able to get it right away.
At first, it will only be offered to people with serious health risks linked to their weight. If you are eligible, the NHS will contact you directly. Please do not contact your GP practice about this treatment.
We understand that it may feel frustrating or disappointing if you're not eligible for Mounjaro at this time - even if you’ve been hoping for this kind of support. Please know that other help is available, and we are committed to offering compassionate, personalised care to everyone who needs it."
Around £18 million is wasted in West Yorkshire every year on unused medicines. This includes inhalers, pain medication and creams, across our region.
By only ordering what we need we can make sure NHS resources go where they are most needed and reduce the environmental impact of avoidable medicines waste.
In most circumstances it is best to see a doctor who already knows you or your current problems. Research shows that "continuity of care" improves both health outcomes and the experience of patients. That may mean waiting a little longer for an appointment, but it will be better for your health and save you time in the long run.
You may notice changes to how blood tests requested by hospitals and handled.
Due to funding issues across the healthcare system, local GP surgeries are no longer routinely performing blood tests requested by hospitals. Instead, if a hospital clinician requests a blood test, we are advising patients to have this done directly at the hospital.
This change helps ensure that hospitals can utilise the specific funding allocated to them
for these services, and that the result of your test is automatically sent to the clinician best suited to interpreting them. It also means that GP surgeries can ensure that the tests that they need
can be done in a safe and timely manner.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to provide the best care possible within
current healthcare funding structures.
Order your regular medications, view your recent medical records and test results - from you phone or computer.
Pharmacies can now assess and treat various conditions, including sore throats, ear infections, skin infections and urine infections.
use PATCHS to send us a message, request a FitNote or seek medical advice.
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If you are suffering from a cough, cold or sore throat, please wear a facemask during your visit to see us. Remember that other patients may be more vulnerable to infections, and wearing a mask will help to protect them.
If you have forgotten to bring one, we can supply one for you: please ask at our Reception desk.
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