Herne Hill Road Medical Practice

New Automated Appointment Reminder Service

13.5 miilion GP and 6.5 million practice nurse appointmtents are missed each year, wasting valuable funds and increase  waiting times.

OVER 80% FORGET OR FEEL BETTER

To help reduce this figure, we are now sending FREE appointment reminders via text message before your appointment detailing the date & time.

If you haven't yet received yours and would like to help us improve patient services, please provide your mobile number to reception staff. Thank you.

Fight flu this winter !

How do I know when I've got the flu ?

Flu symptoms hit you suddenly and severely.They usually include fever, chills, headaches and aching muscles, and you can often get a cough or a sore throat.

Don't wait until there's an epidemic : contact us and get your flu jab this autumn before the virus appears in the winter.

You need a flu jab if  you're 65 or over or if you have any of these condition (however old you are) :

• serious heart or chest disease, including asthma
• serious kidney disease
• serious liver disease
• diabetes
• lowered immunity due to disease or treatment such as steroids medication or cancer treatment.