March 2008

BUILDING BLOCKS SOLUTIONS WORK WITH CNCS TO OPERATE A NEW GP SURGERY IN KIRKBY

We are proud to announce CNCS (Central Notts Clinical Services) have been awarded a contract to run a new NHS GP Surgery in Ashfield, by the Notts teaching Primary Care Team. Building Blocks are delighted to be partners in this scheme providing social care and community engagement services to patients.

Ashfield was ranked third worst nationally for having the least number of family doctors per head of population, and indicators of health for people living in the area are worse than the national average. As part of the fairness in primary care procurement this new primary care centre has been opened in Ashfield.

The new GP Surgery is called Kirkby Community Primary Care Centre (KCPCC) and is based in the Ashfield Health Village (The old community hospital) on Portland Street. The surgery is open from 8am til 8pm during the week and on Saturday mornings. The Surgery is able to offer a wide range of services including, midwifery, foot care, health & lifestyle advice, support with practical issues that impact on a persons emotional & mental well being. Patients will also be able to access a minor ops theatre, X ray and Physiotherapy on site.

Anybody who lives in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Annesley Woodhouse and Kirkby Woodhouse is able to register as a patient, simply call 01623 434600 or drop into the surgery to register. To download a flyer containing more information please click here.

OPEN DAY

There is an open day at the new surgery on Friday 18th April, see the news article for more information.