Too many children in the UK start school developmentally months behind their peers, particularly in speech and language ability. This gap often widens over time, particularly in disadvantaged groups, with children who have poor vocabulary skills at age five being less likely to succeed academically. They are also up to twice as likely to be unemployed in their thirties.

Early childhood is a crucial time for brain development, when a young, developing brain changes shape and size in response to everything it encounters. This early stage development is relatively unknown among parents, which presents an opportunity for us to break down the science in an easily accessible way for parents.

In January 2024, the Department for Education (DfE), in partnership with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), will launch its Start for Life ‘Little Moments Together’ campaign. The campaign aims to educate parents about the importance of brain development in the first five years of a child’s life, and the crucial role they play, with advice and tips from Start for Life.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

Whether viewing your GP health record, ordering repeat prescriptions, or nominating your preferred pharmacy – the NHS App hosts a range of features that make it easier to access NHS services and information.

Start using the App today. For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp.

Charnwood GP Practice is participating in a new approach to improve access to medical care for patients.  (Pharmacy First Scheme)

This service will ensure that patients get the care that they need quickly and will direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional according to their healthcare need.

If it is likely that your symptoms or condition can be resolved through a consultation with the Pharmacist rather than a GP, you may be referred to the Pharmacy First Scheme

Benefits to patients:

1) Reduced waiting times

You will be given a same-day referral to any participating pharmacy of your choice. This will allow you to speak with a minor illness specialist and receive expert advice and treatment. 

2) Flexible and convenient appointments 

You can select a pharmacy that is most convenient for you to attend if you need to have a face-to-face consultation. Alternatively, consultations can take place remotely via telephone or video call. 

3) Appropriate treatment and signposting

You can be offered clinical advice and treatment, signposting or escalation to another healthcare provider when needed (such as 999, A&E, Urgent Treatment Centre, or your own GP). 

4) Improved availability of GP appointments for complex health needs

The service will free up GP appointments for patients with more complex health needs and ensure that everyone gets treated at the right time, but the right healthcare professional. 

Repeat Prescription Requests

Please note a change to our repeat prescription requesting process. From September 1st 2021, you will no longer be able to order repeat prescriptions over the phone.

Please use the following methods to order your repeat prescriptions: 

- NHS App: A quick and easy way to keep up to date with your medications and order your repeats from your mobile phone. You can learn more about the NHS app below.

- AccuRx Online Services: Sign in or register for online services on one of the banners above

- Bring your prescription requests into the Practice in person. If patients do not have access to online services, or the NHS App, they can leave prescription requests in the box at Reception.

You can use the NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

Check your symptoms and get instant advice.
Book appointments
Order repeat prescriptions
View your GP medical record and more.

For more information go to www.nhs.uk/nhsapp or speak to our administration team for assistance.

To benefit from online services such as the NHS App, please complete the Online Service Consent Form. You can bring it into the practice, or send it to us via email. Download the form below: 

Online Service Consent Form                      

Online Services for under 13s - Parental request form

Patient Privacy Notice - NHS Digital

All GP Practices in England are legally required to share data with NHS Digital under the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (2012 Act). More information about this requirement is contained in the data provision notice issued by NHS Digital to GP practices.

You have the choice to opt out if you wish. To opt out, you need to complete the below form and send this to your Practice. You can learn more about how NHS Digital uses your data here: General Practice Data for Planning and Research: GP Practice Privacy Notice - NHS Digital

Opt-Out Form                  Opt-Out Form

To learn more about Patient Privacy, your rights, how we use your information, and data sharing for GPDPR, please refer to the below hyperlinked documents: 

Privacy Notice for Patients            Children's Privacy Notice

Easy Read Privacy Notice              COVID-19 Privacy Notice 
                                                                     
Data Provision Notice GPDPR       Opt-Out Decision Flow Chart

Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.

Join In

We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription. Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are a great way of helping us to continue to improve the way we look after you.

Access & Parking

The building has been designed to provide suitable access for all disabled patients. If you need more information or assistance please ask at reception.

We have a car parking facility which has disabled car parking spaces. However, occasionally, when the practice is busy, it may be necessary to park on the road.