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The Mill Medical Portal has lots of advice and resources to help with a variety of health and social issues in Godalming. Patient Porta l Click for NHS 111 online We aspire to provide safe, high quality, person-centred care, delivered with compassion, dignity and respect, through a combination of teamwork and professionalism, with a commitment to listen and improve. Welcome To The Mill Patient Portal This is the sister site to our main website themillmedicalpractice.nhs.uk and is full of useful information and advice for patients and the local community. REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS APPOINTMENTS CONTACT US PATIENT GROUP OPENING TIMES Pharmacy First Fit Notes (Sick Notes) Test Results Register as a Patient Complaints Designated GP

GP Salary information for the GPs at The Mill Medical Practice GP Salary The average general practitioner (GP) at The Mill Medical Practice earned £93,548 last year, prior to tax and National Insurance deductions. This figure reflects the contributions of a dedicated team comprising of 7 partners and 4 salaried GPs who have been with the practice for at least six months, enhancing its overall operation. It is essential to acknowledge that NHS England requires full disclosure of all physician earnings by March 31, 2024. However, the methodology employed to calculate these earnings may lead to confusion, as it does not account for the actual hours worked by the doctors. Consequently, it would be unwise to use this data for assessing GP compensation or for direct comparisons between practices, as such comparisons would be fundamentally flawed.

Details on the Pharmacy First initiative and considerations for whether visiting a pharmacist could be more beneficial for your health concerns. From the 31st January 2024 Pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications for a number of minor illnesses. There are also a number of other services that the Pharmacist can offer. This will hopefully relieve some of the pressure in GP surgeries and save time and worry for patients. Pharmacy Contraception Service Launched on 1/12/23: The pharmacist will offer a confidential consultation and as part of that, will reach a shared decision with the person on the ongoing supply of their current oral contraception, ensuring clinical appropriateness. It will allow pharmacists to initiate contraception and provide an ongoing supply for patients who are already established on a contraception. Patients will be able to visit the NHS website and use the postcode tool to find local pharmacies who deliver the contraception service. A person may self-refer or be referred by their general practice, sexual health clinic or equivalent, to a participating pharmacy. A pharmacy may also identify a person is suitable for the service and highlight it to appropriate individuals. Blood Pressure Service The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service supports risk identification and prevention of cardiovascular disease. This service will identify people over the age of 40 who have previously not been diagnosed with hypertension and to refer those with suspected hypertension for appropriate management. Pharmacy First Launched on 31/1/2024 Pharmacists will be allowed to manage 7 minor illnesses with a restricted set of medications available to prescribe. This has been discussed rigorously within a multi-disciplinary team. The 7 minor illnesses include: Uncomplicated Urine infection of Women ages 16-64 Shingles in people 18 years and older Impetigo in people 1 year and over Infected insect bites in people 1 y ear and over Sinusitis in people over 12 years of age Sore throat in people 5 years and over Acute Otitis Media (Ear Infection) in people aged 1-17 Pharmacists will offer self-care advice, reassurance, alternatives to antibiotics and where necessary antibiotics. Many alternative medications have been made available for a pharmacist to prescribe as a first line of action where appropriate before antibiotics. Could You be Suitable for Pharmacy First? Urinary Tract Infection Is the patient a female between the ages of 16 and 64? Do they have 2 of the following symptoms? Pain or burning when passing urine? New need to get up and pass urine at night? Cloudy urine? If so then the pharmacist may well be able to help Earache Is the patient between 1 and 17 years old? Do they have new ear pain with or without a fever? If the patient is a child are they tugging at their ear? As long as their symptoms have lasted less than 5 days and they do not appear listless or floppy then the pharmacist may be able to help. Sinusitis Is the patient aged 12 or over? Do they have a nasal blockage or nasal discharge AND any of the following: Facial pain/pressure or headache Reduction or loss of smell (in adults) Cough (in children) Temperature Pain in your teeth Then a pharmacist may be able to help Sore Throat Is the patient 5 years old or older? Have symptoms started in the last 3 days? Have they had a fever in the last 24 hours accompanied by white spots on the tonsils or inflammation of the tonsils? but with no cough? Then a pharmacist may be able to help Infected Insect Bite Is the patient over 1 year? With spreading redness and inflammation around a bite or with a Puss like discharge from the area? Then a pharmacist may be able to help Impetigo Is the patient 1 year old or older? Do they have any of the following symptoms? Red sores or blisters on the skin Crusty golden brown scabs Are they itchy or painful Have they recently been in contact with someone with impetigo Then a pharmacist may be able to help Shingles Is the patient aged 18 or over? Do they have a tingling or unusual sensation on their skin? A painful patch of redness with blistering on one section of the body which is on one side only? Then a pharmacist may be able to help A pharmacist will not usually be able to help if you are pregnant, do not fit into the criteria or if you are immunosuppressed. Please visit your local pharmacy for more guidance and advice.

Advice and support about the menopause for people going through it and those around them. Menopause Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period. The years leading up to that point, when women may have changes in their monthly cycles, hot flashes, or other symptoms, are called the menopausal transition or perimenopause. The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55. It usually lasts about seven years but can be as long as 14 years. The duration can depend on lifestyle factors such as smoking, age it begins, and race and ethnicity. During perimenopause, the body's production of estrogen and progesterone, two hormones made by the ovaries, varies greatly. The menopausal transition affects each woman uniquely and in various ways. The body begins to use energy differently, fat cells change, and women may gain weight more easily. You may experience changes in your bone or heart health, your body shape and composition, or your physical function. Signs and Symptoms Signs and symptoms of the menopause differ greatly from woman to woman. Here are some symptoms you may experience. Treatment for menopause and perimenopause The main medicine treatment for menopause and perimenopause symptoms is hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which replaces the hormones that are at low levels. There are other treatments if you cannot, or choose not to, have HRT. Getting Support and Advice Below are various organisations and websites that provide Information, advice and support to women going through the menopause. Find a menopause specialist Private and on the NHS Talking Therapies Find Local talking therapies to suit your needs Healthtalk Videos of women talking about living with menopause and perimenopause and what helped them. Women's Health Concern Established in 1972 and the patient arm of the BMS since 2012. WHC provides a confidential, independent service to advise, inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health. Menopause Matters An award winning, independent website providing up-to-date, accurate information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options. Here you will find information on what happens leading up to, during and after the menopause, what the consequences can be, what you can do to help and what treatments are available. Daisy Network D edicated to providing information and support to women diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, also known as Premature Menopause. Menopause Cafe At a Menopause Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause. Menopause Support P rovides private support via telephone and video consultations and bespoke menopause training and support solutions for businesses and organisations and menopause training days for therapists and well-being professionals. Wellbeing of Women From period problems and starting a family, to menopause and gynaecological cancers, wellbeing of women are there for women’s gynaecological and reproductive health. Guide to Menopause for Women Living with HIV Women's Wellbeing Coffee Morning A weekly online group providing a safe space for women to share experiences and to support each other. This is a friendly session with the opportunity to connect with other women, chat over coffee and learn new skills to improve our wellbeing as women. Regular topics include menopause, mindfulness, self compassion and building confidence and resilience. The Menopause Charity Their main aim is to educate everybody so that perimenopause and menopause are properly understood. Rock My Menopause Will empower you with the information you need to become menopause aware to talk to your GP and loved ones with confidence. Menopause Library

A range of organisations for a variety of issues that don't need a GP referral that you are able to refer yourself into. Self Referrals Pregnancy Just found out you are pregnant? You no longer need to see your GP use this link to self refer to the midwives in your area. With You Free, confidential counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in Surrey and Kent ieso Health ieso is online therapy that aims to treat a range of symptoms including anxiety and worry, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, sleep problems, and stress. DHC talking therapies Talking therapies are designed to help with common mental health problems. Our NHS service is free, confidential and available throughout Surrey for people 17+ who are registered with a Surrey GP. Mind Matters FREE Talking Therapies to individuals aged 17yrs+ registered with a Surrey GP experiencing mild to moderate problems related to Depression and Anxiety. Virtual CBT Based Psycho-educational Courses and also Long Term Physical Health Conditions groups (LTC) for individuals and organisations whose LTC is getting them down or causing significant distress. Centre for Psychology One to one therapy, mindfulness group sessions and supportive workshops Catalyst Offers support, guidance and activities to increase wellbeing for people affected by stress, anxiety and depression. Home Start Home Start help families with young children through a combination of home visiting support, group support and social activities

Are you or a loved one facing challenges with drug addiction? Discover valuable advice and information to assist you right here. Drugs Talk to Frank Drug or alcohol treatment can seem like a big step, check out the talk to Frank website for advice and support around drugs and alcohol. Narcotics Anonymous in the United Kingdom & Channel Islands. If you have a problem with drugs, they are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean. Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership Heroin Anonymous (HA) is a fellowship of men and women who have found a better way of life, free from heroin addiction. There are no dues or fees for membership; the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop suffering from heroin addiction. Marijuana Anonymous Do you have a problem with marijuana addiction? Is it hard to imagine life without being high? Are you struggling to quit using cannabis?  Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) UK is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope, so that they may solve their common problem, and help others to recover from, addiction to crystal meth. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Drug Addicts Anonymous - In DAA, drug addicts recover by following the Twelve Step programme outlined in the Alcoholics Anonymous Basic Text, with guidance from a sponsor. Mind - List of organisations who offer support for recreational drug and alcohol addiction, including organisations who can help if you are supporting someone else.

What is a designated GP and what to do if you want to change your designated GP. Designated GP Every patient registered at the Surgery has a designated doctor who oversees their care coordination. Your assigned doctor will be appointed by the practice. However, you are welcome to consult or schedule appointments with any of our doctors or nurses, not just your assigned GP. If you have a preference for a specific doctor to be your named GP, please speak with one of our receptionists. See The Team

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Are you struggling with an addiction? This could involve drugs, alcohol, or even a specific lifestyle. In this section, you'll find a wealth of practical resources and links designed to support you on your recovery journey. Additionally, there is valuable information and resources available for those who are affected by a loved one's addiction. Addictions Support and Advice for Family and Friends of People with Addictions Alcohol Drugs Issues around Food Issues around Money Sex, Love and Relationships Smoking Hoarding Explains what hoarding is, possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping someone who is hoarding, as well as helping yourself. Dual Diagnosis Anonymous - are a peer support/mutual aid fellowship that supports people with a combination of mental health issues and addiction/substance/alcohol misuse (otherwise known as a Dual Diagnosis). Recovering Couples Anonymous - is a fellowship of recovering couples. Who suffer from many addictions and dysfunctions, and share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help other recovering couples restore their relationships. The only requirement for membership is the desire to remain committed to each other and to develop new intimacy. Workaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from workaholism

Self checking different areas of your body can be an excellent way of finding out if something is wrong. Find out here some of the common ways to check yourself and how to do it. Get On Top of Your Own Health Now! Breasts HOW TO CHECK BREASTS, PECS or CHEST. OK CHAPS!! HOW TO CHECK TESTICLES - SELF EXAMINATION Once a month is fine Oral Health The do it yourself mouth cancer check that may save your life. Are you checking your mouth for cancer once a month? Do it regularly and save your life! Skin How to check your skin for cancer Bowels Get to know your Poo! What's normal for you? STI's Get Yourself Tested! Getting tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is straightforward and confidential. Most infections can be cured. Smear Test Cervical screening (a smear test) is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 Eyes A comprehensive eye test with an optician can identify early signs of eye disease, such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as checking for a number of other general health conditions

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