News

22nd Mar

Are you bursting with ideas and do you like creating things?

With the opening of the new health centre in Whitchurch in Summer 2024, we need you to help design a logo for our medical group.

The winning design will become part of our brand image for Churchmere Medical Group and will appear in our signage, website and publications.

The competition is open to all residents within the Churchmere Medical Group catchment area.

Please see the attached design brief before submitting your entry - Logo design brief.pdf

Enter by emailing your entry to: churchmere.admin@nhs.net (mark your entry as LOGO COMPETIITION). Closing date: 24 May 2024

4th Mar

Exciting Update on our New Heath Centre in Whitchurch

An update on our new Health Centre in Whitchurch

Dr Nick von Hirschberg, GP Partner at Churchmere Medical Group and Clinical Director of the North Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN) said: “For many years the team at Churchmere and the North Shropshire Primary Care Network have been striving to provide high quality, sustainable care to our patients despite the huge challenges and demands upon General Practice.

“The new health centre at Pauls Moss will allow us to continue to provide our service from new purpose-built premises, offering scope to provide much more to our patients, depending on local need and appropriate funding. This will complement, and certainly not replace, our current service in Ellesmere with the aim to offer equitable care across North-East Shropshire.

“We are excited to see the new building taking shape and for us to settle into a new and more comfortable environment for patients and our dedicated staff.”

New Whitchurch GP Practice Progressing at a Healthy Pace say Health Bosses - NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk)

18th Jul 2023

Dementia Specialist Admiral Nurse Service

Please see the attached information for our North Shropshire Dementia specialist Admiral Nurse

Dementia Specialist Admiral Nurse Service

26th Feb 2021

First Contact Physiotherapist

We will have a limited number of appointments available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Churchmere Medical Group for our First Contact Physiotherapist.

The role of the First Contact Physiotherapist (FCPs) in Primary Care is to assess patients with soft tissue, muscle and joint pain and to decide on the most appropriate management pathway. FCPs are physiotherapists with expertise in the assessment and management of Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

Conditions included:

All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries
Arthritis – any joint
Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone, eg: tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains
Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid-back pain and neck pain
Spinal-related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms, eg pins and needles or numbness
Post-orthopaedic surgery

The physio will:

Assess you and diagnose what’s happening
Give expert advice on how best to manage your condition
Refer you on to specialist services if necessary

20th Jan 2021

Changes for Dispensing Patients

19th January 2021

Changes for Dispensing Patients

We need to inform you of some changes within our dispensary, these changes are to en-sure we are able to operate safely whilst meeting patient’s expectations. Things are par-ticularly challenging for everyone throughout the COVID pandemic and we thank you for all your support.

From 1st February 2021 our prescription turnaround time is increasing to 96 hours (4 days). This means you will need to order your medication 4 days before you are due to run out.
From 1st February 2021 we will text you to inform you of when your medication will be ready. If you would like this service and we do not currently have your mobile number please call the practice and was can add it to your record.
From 1st March 2021 we will no longer be ordering repeat medication on behalf of our patients. Therefore you will need to order your own medication using one of the below methods. This is an NHS recommendation to help reduce wastage and ensure patients are getting the medication they require each month.

How to order:

Email: shropshire.pod@nhs.net
Telephone: Prescription Ordering Direct - 033 33 583 509
Using Patient Online Access (please speak to one of our Patient Services Advisors to request an application form)

If you have any questions please do contact the practice.

Once again, thank you for all your support.

Yours Sincerely

Churchmere Medical Group

12th Nov 2020

Supporting your recovery after COVID-19

Have you had COVID-19? If so the link below is a new online support to help you understand what has happened and what you might expect as part of your recovery.

www.yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk

6th Nov 2020