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Patient Survey
We would be grateful if you could complete this questionnaire to enable us to provide the most suitable care for our patients. Many thanks.
Are you caring for a family member or someone close to you?
Are you caring for a friend or family member who is disabled, has an illness, long term condition or who needs extra help as they grow older? Support for family and friend carers at Dolphins It would help us greatly to be aware of anyone providing regular care in the home. A carer is someone…
Covid and flu vaccinations at Dolphins Practice in October 2025
Dolphins Practice are running Saturday flu vaccine clinics for patients during October and this is for the flu vaccine only. Patients may have booked their joint covid and flu vaccine with Alliance for Better Care who are also holding their clinics here at Dolphins Practice during October and November. Dolphins are not able to deal…
Would you like to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG)?
Dolphins has an active Patient Participation Group, known as the PPG. The group is run by volunteer patients of the practice and meet on a bi-monthly basis here at Dolphins. The PPG, joined by the management team, discuss current issues that the practice and patients are facing and highlight health promotion events held at the…
Tell us how we are doing.
To help us understand how we are going and where we might improve our services please complete our survey. Complete the survey now!
How to request an appointment using the online form
Thank you so much to our patients who are now requesting their appointments online. We have received feedback that patients would like a guide on how to complete the form.
NHS Cervical Screening Programme – Digital results launching September 2025
From September 2025, NHS Cervical Screening Programme will start sending results digitally via the NHS App. Patients with negative results will receive an app message and notification; if unread within 72 hours, a letter will be sent. Abnormal results will continue to be delivered by post.
From 5th August 2025 request your appointment online.
From 5th August 2025 we are changing the way you request an appointment. You will no longer have to phone at 8am and hold in the phone queue trying to get an appointment. You will be able to request an appointment online between 7.45am and 6pm Monday to Friday. When you complete a form online,…
Results of Friends and Family Test – July 2025
Thank you to all the patients that completed the survey. The results for July 2025 are: 80% of patients reported a very good service 12.5% of patients reported a good service 4.5% of patients responded with neither good or bad 5% of patients reported poor service 2.5% of patients reported a very poor service
From 5th August 2025 request your appointment online!
From 5th August 2025 it will be easier than ever to request an appointment and manage your health online. From our website you will be able to: Request an appointment Request sick (fit) notes View your test results Register with the practice Request an adult ADHD referral All online appointment requests will be triaged by…
Mounjaro for Weight Loss
You many have seen the news regarding the Mounjaro injection and GP practices now prescribing for weight loss. Please be aware that this has not yet been commissioned for GP practices to prescribe for weight loss. When this becomes available there will be strict guidelines on who will be eligible and we will keep our…
Have you missed an appointment?
We are aiming to reduce missed appointments and need your help. Please cancel an appointment if you no longer need it or are unable to make it. You can cancel appointments through your reminder text, the NHS App or by logging into SystmOnline or you could telephone the practice. Many thanks.
Coming soon there will be a new way to make an appointment and more
We are excited to share with you that we are working hard to make it easier to manage your healthcare needs from our website. Currently, via SystmConnect, you can request a sick (fit) note and register with the practice. Coming soon you will be able to request an appointment, view your test results, request repeat…
Prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health conditions. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your community, even if you qualify for free prescriptions. The team of health professionals at your…
Breast Screening Awareness Campaign
NHS England will be launching a breast screening campaign from 17th February 2025 – The national campaign aims to target all women of breast screening age (50 to 71 years) because regular breast screening can find breast cancer before you notice any signs or symptoms.
Mpox information
Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a rare infection most commonly found in west or central Africa. There has recently been an increase in cases, but the risk of catching it is low. Mpox in the UK – Although more people have been diagnosed with it recently, only a small number of people in the…