Following a referral by a member of the GP practice, hospitals and community providers triage patients based on need. It is common for patients to have to wait up-to 2-4 … [continue] Where is my referral
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Protecting your skin – Free webinar 9th March 12noon to 1pm

Protecting your skin: Early detection and prevention of skin cancer When: 9th March 12:00 – 1pm Where: Online MS Teams call Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37256686554810?p=mrEvTKFvLUi65BNjJA Meeting ID: 372 566 865 548 10 … [continue] Protecting your skin – Free webinar 9th March 12noon to 1pm
‘Know Your Kidneys’ education session
You are invited to learn more about chronic kidney disease through a free ‘Know Your Kidneys’ education session. This is an online group session. To join the session, you should: … [continue] ‘Know Your Kidneys’ education session
Bowel cancer campaign

Contact your GP practice about symptoms that could be bowel cancer. Symptoms of bowel cancer may include: Changes in your poo that are not usual for you Bleeding from your … [continue] Bowel cancer campaign
Bladder campaign

Contact you GP practice about symptoms that could be bladder cancer. Blood in your pee (even once) Urinary infection (UTIs) that keep returning Pain, burning or stinging when peeing Peeing … [continue] Bladder campaign
Grand Drive is Proud to celebrate !
Grand Drive Surgery is proud to celebrate they have been ranked in the top 10% of GP Surgeries in England in the latest National GP Survey. Dr Davidson-Lamb says we … [continue] Grand Drive is Proud to celebrate !
New accreditation: Pride in Practice Gold
We are now a Pride in Practice Gold accredited practice, for excellence in LGBTQ+ Healthcare! Please contact the surgery if you would like more information about this.
Mounjaro Injection
Mounjaro poster (Template 1.0)
Weight Loss Medications – For non eligible patients
Letter for non eligible patients Please do not contact your GP Practice about this: if you are eligible, you will be contacted directly.
You don’t know what happened on the call they just took
You don’t know what happened on the call they just took “Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care … [continue] You don’t know what happened on the call they just took
How to use the NHS App
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Decline in school attendance rates since the onset of the pandemic
There has been a significant decline in school attendance across primary, secondary, and special schools since the onset of the pandemic. This decline is categorized into two groups: persistent absences … [continue] Decline in school attendance rates since the onset of the pandemic
Bowel Screening Film – NHS Project
This film was made in collaboration with the NHS. It’s a film made by people with a learning disability for people with a learning disability, to encourage the take-up of … [continue] Bowel Screening Film – NHS Project
Let’s talk about seasonal depression

How social prescribing can help you address your needs in a more holistic way

Social Prescribing links patients in with a range of local, non-medical services to improve their health and well-being. Social prescribing can help to address your needs in a more holistic … [continue] How social prescribing can help you address your needs in a more holistic way
AccuRx our online triage platform
You can now submit all requests using AccuRx. It is the easiest and quickest way to contact our practice or get help from our administrative team. Advantage of using our … [continue] AccuRx our online triage platform
Do You Want to Make Changes but Don’t Know Where to Start? Health and Wellbeing Group Coaching at Grand Drive Thursday 9 March 2023 6pm-7:30pm
Health and Wellbeing Group Coaching at Grand Drive Thursday 9th March 2023 6pm-7:30pm Learn more about how health and wellbeing coaching can help YOU to become more self-aware about your … [continue] Do You Want to Make Changes but Don’t Know Where to Start? Health and Wellbeing Group Coaching at Grand Drive Thursday 9 March 2023 6pm-7:30pm
Winter Pressures in GP Practices
We’d like to ask for your help We wanted to share our current position, and ask for your understanding as we head into winter. The NHS is struggling to cope … [continue] Winter Pressures in GP Practices
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer – Male Cancer Awareness Campaign
Male Cancer Awareness Campaign is pleased to introduce ‘Embarrassed’: a Sir Steve McQueen film, produced by Lammas Park. The film and subsequent campaign have been created to help raise awareness … [continue] Prostate Cancer – Male Cancer Awareness Campaign
What do the staff at my GP Practice do every day?
Grand Drive Surgery serves approximately 9000 patients. In addition to seeing you for appointments, each week your GP Practice team process approximately: 800 documents – these are mostly … [continue] What do the staff at my GP Practice do every day?
Urgent medical help over the bank holiday weekend

From 2nd to 5th June 2022, you can access urgent appointments with a GP or visit NHS 111 online https://111.nhs.uk/
Supporting your recovery after COVID-19
As you find yourself recovering from COVID-19 you may still be coming to terms with the impact the virus has had on both your body and mind. These changes should … [continue] Supporting your recovery after COVID-19
Urgent appointments available at weekends and bank holidays
Patients in Merton can access urgent appointments with a GP during weekends and bank holidays from 18th December 2021 to 16th January 2022 Call 0333 332 6570* at weekends and … [continue] Urgent appointments available at weekends and bank holidays
Blood Tests
Cervical Smear Project – Merton
After Monday 19th of July – Face masks

Face masks are still required in the NHS After 19 July 2021: NHS staff will continue to wear theirs to protect you. Please wear yours to protect them. You must … [continue] After Monday 19th of July – Face masks
Get your Covid Vaccination Now
DM SWL Eye Screen Service – Large delays due to COVID
Please call the DM SWL eye screen service, 0333 456 0223 to follow up. There has been a significant delay due to COVID.
National GP Opt Out Information
The data held in your GP medical records is shared with other healthcare professionals for the purposes of your individual care. It is also shared with other organisations to support … [continue] National GP Opt Out Information

