External Services

Many health problems DO NOT need a Doctor or Nurse.  It is important that patients use their GP and A&E services appropriately.  There is a lot of useful information at www.nhsinform.co.uk. Efficient signposting can ensure that patients receive appropriate care by directing them to the correct point of service.  

Internal Service

All our Receptionists have been trained by our Clinical Team to ask appropriate questions when booking your appointment to enable patients to be directed to the most appropriate Clinician.

Please note that the Practice will be closed for trainig from 1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Thursday 13th February 2025
• Wednesday 12th March 2025

If you require medical assistance during this time, please telephone the surgery where an alternative telephone number will be provided.

We will re-open as usual the following day.

Please bear this in mind when ordering/collecting any prescriptions.

Please see our latest Practice Newsletter

The Newsletter is updated quarterly to keep patients up-to-date with news about the Practice.

Practice Newsletter September 2024.pdf

Gluten-free foods prescribing

The prescribing of gluten-free foods in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) is ending from 1 February 2025.

The LLR Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that plans local NHS services, took the decision at its meeting on 12 December 2024, following a lengthy consultation process including discussions with patient representative groups and clinicians including GPs, dietitians and pharmacists.

You can read more about the changes on the local NHS website: Gluten-free foods prescribing - LLR ICB

Where you can find out more

For further information about the changes to the prescribing of Gluten-free products and the support available please visit the local NHS website: Gluten-free foods prescribing - LLR ICB

In addition to find out more about Coeliac Disease and how to manage symptoms, please visit  - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease/www.nhs.uk/conditions/Coeliac-disease

There is a lot of information on the Coeliac UK website at www.coeliac.org.uk that you can access if you want advice about your diet including:

• Home of Gluten free recipes
• Diet and health workshops
• Food and drink information
• Gluten-free food on a budget

The Association of UK Dietitians also have a range of support and information - www.bda.uk.com/resource/coeliac-disease-and-Gluten-free-diet.html

The BBC Good Food website also contains top 10 tips for a gluten free diet www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/special-diets/top-10-tips-gluten-free-diet      

Patient Webinars are also available to view on Overview of Coeliac Disease - patientwebinars.co.uk

There is local advice and support available on the cost of living from local authorities:

• Leicester City Council - Household support fund
• Leicestershire County Council - Cost of living support
• Rutland County Council - Cost of living support

If you require specific advice, please ask your GP if you can be referred to a dietitian. If you have a general enquiry about the changes, you can:

• Email: llricb-llr.beinvolved@nhs.net
• Telephone: 0116 295 3405
• Write: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, Leicestershire County Council, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8TB

Please see the document below containing Frequently Asked Questions about this change

FAQ