From 1 April 2021, we are changing when we invite patients for their annual review of certain medical conditions to your birthday month.
If you have a long term condition such as Diabetes or Asthma, you will receive an invitation to book your annual review with the practice during your birthday month either by text or letter asking you to contact the practice. When you do, our Reception Team will identify the appointments you need to support your care.
A blood test appointment is required for certain conditions, and this will include a mini-health screen which will include your height, weight, pulse check, blood pressure, waist circumference and lifestyle information. For diabetic patients you will also be offered a foot check as ensuring good circulation to your feet is essential to maintaining your good health. his will provide us with general information about your health to monitor your care.
If appropriate to your condition, you will be offered an annual review discussion with a Practice Nurse or GP/Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Due to COVID precautions this will be carried out by telephone or video call though may return to face to face consultations later in the year. Covid-19 precautions remain in place in line with national guidance to maintain a safe place for patients to attend for face to face appointments and for staff to continue to provide safe care.
You may find that the period from your last review to your next review is more or less than 12 months as this enables us to transition to birthday month reviews over 2021/22. If you have any concerns about your condition before or after your annual review, please contact us via AskMyGP or by telephone to request a consultation.