Community pharmacies can offer treatment and when appropriate some prescription medication, for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

Highly training pharmacists in the local area can now assess, treat and when appropriate, provide treatment for the following problems without the need for a GP appointment.

• * Earache (for those aged between 1 and 17 years old)
• * Impetigo – 1 year old and over
• * Infected insect bites – 1 year old and over
• * Shingles – over 18 years
• * Acute Sinusitis – 12 years old and over
• * Sore throat/Tonsillitis – over 5 years
• * Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) for women aged 16-64

Available at the heart of local communities, community pharmacy teams have the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need, with no appointment necessary and private consultations available. Community pharmacists will signpost patients to other local services where necessary.

Don’t wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think Pharmacy First and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

For more information, visit – NHS England » Pharmacy First

Here at Rainworth Surgery, we have a large carpark accessible to patients free of charge. We have disabled parking bays situated near the main entrance. If you require anymore assistance, please contact reception prior to your appointment.

March 2025

This annual statement will be generated each year in March, in accordance with the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The statement will be published on the organisation’s website.

The practice has two ICP leads who enable the integration of Infection Control principles into standards of care within the practice, by acting as a link between the surgery and ICB Infection Control Team. Infection control training for all staff is updated at least every 18 months.

Infection transmission incidents (significant events);

In the time covered by this statement, there have been no significant events raised which related to infection control. There have also been no complaints made regarding cleanliness or infection control. 

Audits;

The following audits were carried out in the practice; Internal ICP audit 23.5.24 / External ICB audit 13.3.25.

General information;

All staff receive mandatory hand hygiene training within their infection control training. Additional training with hand hygiene kit and light box takes place adhoc.

All staff at risk are offered Hep B vaccination.

A risk assessment in in place and records of vaccination are up to date.

Staff induction programme in place includes ICP.

Fridge temperatures are monitored regularly in line with guidance and any instances of cold chain breach are dealt with in line with local policy.

Legionella risk assessment, water run off, temperature testing and quarterly testing are undertaken as part of scheduled maintenance by CHP (building landlord).

All clinical curtains are replaced every 6 months or sooner if soiled or damaged.

Health & Safety risk assessment and COSHH assessments are undertaken annually.

Policies, procedures and guidelines;

Policies relating to infection prevention and control are available to all staff and are reviewed and updated annually. Additionally, all policies are amended on an ongoing basis as per current advice, guidance and legislation changes.

Rainworth Health Centre

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. Examples include the following:

• Private Prescriptions
• Insurance claim forms
• Full medical reports
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

If you require assessment for travel vaccines please fill in the travel form and hand it back to the surgery as early as possible – at least 8 weeks before you travel (Ideally 10 weeks before travel).

A practice nurse will assess completed travel forms and ring the lead passenger with the relevant advice and if necessary book further follow up appointments dependant on the course of vaccinations to be undertaken. 

Not all vaccines are stock items and some may have to be ordered. 

Travel Health Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

YOUR HEALTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

Help to stop smoking.

If you smoke you generally have an increased risk of contacting respiratory infections, such as COVID-19 and have a high risk of developing other health problems. All smokers in Nottinghamshire can access free support and treatment to quit by calling Your Health Nottingham, on 0115 772 2515 or visiting the website www.yourhealthnotts.co.uk

The FREE smoking cessation programme is designed to provide all the support you need in your efforts to quit smoking.

Post-Natal check and 8 week baby checks are performed by a GP at the surgery on or after 8 weeks of birth. Baby vaccinations are also given on this date by a Practice Nurse as long as baby is well.

We do have health visitors on site and a community Midwife who work alongside the surgery. If you need any advise or guidance please contact the midwife hub at King’s Mill Hospital on 01623 676170- open 24 hours- 7 days a week. If you are 20 weeks pregnant or over please call 01623 655722.

If you require more information about our vaccination schedule, please click the link below.

Between September – March, we have seasonal flu vaccine clinics. These are mainly for patients 65 and over, immuno-compromised patients, diabetics, those with chronic conditions including chest problems (eg asthma and bronchitis), heart problems (eg angina), kidney problems, children aged 2-3 years old and pregnant ladies.

We offer NHS Health Check to our patients aged between 40-74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition. If you are eligible you will be invited to book an appointment for a health check every 5 years.

If you feel you are eligible and not received an invite, please contact the surgery on 01623 794293 and speak to our reception team.

A NHS Health Check is made up of 2 appointments, first appointment will be a blood test, followed by a 30 minute health check with a healthcare assistant around a week after your blood test.

This includes diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease and stroke. Patients will be invited for an annual review by the Practice Nurse in or around their month of birth. If you have any concerns about your condition please do not hesitate to contact the surgery prior to review.