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REGISTERING AS A PATIENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL PRACTICE

The Partners and staff of the University Medical Practice would like to welcome all first year students. If you are considering registering as a Patient with us, please follow this link to our on line registration form and select the "How to register" Tab.

EXTENDED ACCESS TO EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS

Evening and weekend appointments are available from mid-September 2018 at either Lordswood House Medical Practice or The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital for patients who are registered with University Medical Practice. Please check your post Code before making an appointment.

Please follow the Extended Access link to find out more.

Repeat Prescription ordering?

Please take a look at "Clinics and Services"

Contraception Appointment?

Please book in with a member of our Nursing staff.

Changed Address?

Please update the practice if you have changed address or telephone number - it is vital that we have correct contact details. Please select the Online Services from our Quick Links menu on the right. You must live within our practice area to remain registered with us - look at the practice area map in the New Patients tab to check where you live.

Car Park

The University has introduced Pay & Display around our car park at the back of the surgery. Patients attending the surgery for 90 minutes or less can park without charge in the car park area closest to the surgery.

Named Doctor

All patients have a named doctor and you will be informed who that is when you register for the first time. However we have an "open list policy" which means you are welcome to see whichever doctor you choose but we would strongly advise trying to see a consistent doctor, especially for long term health conditions. Please see here for more information.

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We have had our Care Quality Commission visit - see their report on our services.

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Mental Health Appointments:

Considering discussing your Mental Health with any of our doctors?

Please take a look at the support resources signposted through our Mental Health page. You may find something there that can help you.

ANTIBIOTIC GUARDIAN

We at University Medical Practice have pledged to become Antibiotic Guardians – You too can take part by choosing a pledge and becoming an Antibiotic Guardian at www.antibioticguardian.com.

Welcome to the website for the University Medical Practice, Birmingham.

Welcome along to our surgery website where we hope you will quickly benefit from a user friendly layout and a wealth of information about our healthcare services. Find out when we’re open and what to do when we’re not, all from the comfort of your own home.

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

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Doctors 'need to start early conversation with patients about dying'
They shouldn't shy away when patients want to talk about the end of their lives, a report says.
Flu vaccine delays for NI over-65s
Manufacturing constraints mean some jabs won't be available until late November, says chief medical officer.
End of life care: How to talk about dying to someone who is dying
People with terminal illnesses share their experiences of talking about death.
Children with problems or problem children?
How do we know if children are misbehaving or mentally ill?
EpiPen shortage: Chemists told to quiz parents on children's need
The guidance from NHS England relates to devices for children who weigh less than 25kg (four stone).
Baby box safety doubts raised by experts
They say babies should only sleep in them temporarily, with cots and Moses baskets thought to be safer.
Length of ring and index fingers 'linked to sexuality'
Women whose left index and ring fingers are different lengths are more likely to be lesbians, a study suggests.
Wakefield's Pinderfields Hospital smokers shamed via loudspeaker
Hospital users are encouraged to activate the announcements when they see someone smoking on site.
'Miracle' baby whose heart stopped for 22 minutes turns one
Doctors say Lacey's recovery is remarkable and defies the odds - and she should live a normal life.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

NHS Choices
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"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...

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