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Flu Seasonal Vaccination- We still have stocks available to ALL groups (Nasal Flu for children 2-17, Under 65 Adult vaccine and Over 65 vaccine) If you usually have and so far have not made it to a clinic - please call 772060 to book

Early Closing - We will be closing our doors at 5.30pm on Friday 7th December so we can thank our hardworking team here with a celebration meal for a great year (see below)

THANK YOU - to All our patients but especially those who took the time to complete the NHS England Practice feedback forms - we came fourth in the country (out of 7109 eligible practices) with your positive responses on questions on our GPs, reception and general access - we will try to improve where marked down and maintain standards where you were most impressed. Thank you again from the whole team at Martins Oak

Help and information for local services - Really useful weblinks on our Live Well page (near the bottom on right hand menu) including One You East Sussex links to help stop smoking, move more, drink less, eat well, lose weight

Now available Online - Booking Appointments, order Prescriptions and view your Medical Summary - (See Prescriptions Page for Details)

Latest News

Christmas / New Year opening times

Martins Oak Surgery - Christmas Opening
Friday	21st Dec	8.30am-12.30	1.30 – 6.30pm
Sat/ Sun	22^nd/23^rd	CLOSED	CLOSED
Monday	24^th Dec	8.30am-12.30	1.30 – 6.00pm
Tuesday	25^th Dec	CLOSED	CLOSED
Wednesday	26^th Dec	CLOSED	CLOSED
Thursday	27^th Dec	8.30am-12.30	1.30 – 6.30pm
Friday	28^th Dec	8.30am-12.30	1.30 – 6.30pm
Sat/ Sun	29^th / 31^st	CLOSED	CLOSED
Monday	31^st Dec	8.30am-12.30	1.30 – 6.00pm
Tuesday	1^st Jan	CLOSED	CLOSED
Wednesday	2^nd Jan	8.30am-12.30	1.30 – 6.30pm

If you need help outside surgery hours ring NHS by dialling 111

For online help & advice go to www.nhs.uk

In an emergency ring 999

Keep warm and well – in East Sussex

Really useful site for hints and tips and (if eligible) getting a free home check - online application and contact numbers.

https://warmeastsussex.org.uk/

Births, Death and Marriages – new out station in Bexhill

Hastings Register Office is going to have a registration out station at Bexhill Library on a Tuesday and Thursday, for the registration of Births, Death and Marriages. Booking for these appointments can be made on-line at the East Sussex County Council website –eastsussex.gov.uk/registration or by telephoning the Hastings Office on 0345 60 80 198.

Welcome to Martins Oak Surgery

With patient’s needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Useful Information

A lot of illnesses can be treated in your home by using over the counter medicine and getting plenty of rest and ensuring a well stocked medicine cabinet - Typically you should have – Pain Relief (aspirin/ paracetamol/ ibuprofen) Antihistamine (Cream &/or tablets) Oral rehydration sachets, anti diarrhoea tablets, Antacids for indigestion, etc ..or speak to your pharmacist

You can visit www.nhs.uk or http://www.patient.co.uk/

help outside surgery hours, phone NHS111 and you will be connected to the out-of-hours service.

For advice and information ring NHS Direct by dialling 111

or go to www.nhs.uk

In an emergency call 999

Treating your infection - a really useful guide to self help, expected recovery times & when to seek help - click on this link - Treating Your Infection Leaflet

Named GPs at Martins Oak Surgery

You will have been informed at registration who your Named (or Registered) GP is with the surgery. If you are unsure who your Named/Usual GP is then you can

find it on the right hand side of any repeat prescription
Use your Emis ACESS online to see your Named GP
ask at the surgery when you next attend or make contact

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

Blackpool hospital worker held over 'poisoning' claims
The allegations relate to alleged mistreatment and neglect of some stroke patients in Blackpool.
Peanut allergy treatment 'in sight'
Emily Pratt, six, took part in the treatment trial and can now tolerate foods with traces of peanuts.
Giving blood: 'We are reliant on blood donors to keep Henry alive'
Blood donors urged to keep appointments to avoid a dramatic slump in stocks over the festive period.
Zholia Alemi: Foreign doctor checks after fake psychiatrist case
Some 3,000 doctors face scrutiny after an unqualified New Zealander practised in the UK for 22 years.
Hospital noise levels growing worse, say researchers
Noise in hospitals often exceeds harmful levels and can affect the wellbeing of patients and staff, research finds.
Hyponatraemia Inquiry: GMC investigates two doctors
The doctors were involved in the care of Claire Roberts who died at a Belfast hospital in 1996.
Living in a cold, dark climate linked to heavy drinking
A global study suggests climate may be a factor in higher rates of binge drinking and liver disease.
Alopecia patients call for NHS to fund real hair wigs
People paying thousands for wigs want the psychological impacts of hair loss to be better understood.
Google halts glucose-sensing contact lens project
The contact lens was designed to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels
Mental health: Firms ask PM to deliver on pledge
Bosses ask the PM to honour a pledge to give it the same status as physical health in the workplace.

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Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
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"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
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