Other Information

Allergies

Please inform the doctor, nurse or receptionist if you have any allergies, particularly to medicines or latex, before your consultation or before any new medication is prescribed.

Chaperones

If you would like another member of staff to be present during your consultation, examination or procedure please ask the doctor, nurse or a receptionist. For certain examinations or procedures the clinician may automatically arrange for a chaperone to be present. This may mean that sometimes the consultation will take a longer time.

Carers

Are you a carer or do you have a carer? Please let us know so that we can ensure you are receiving the appropriate support. You may be able to find help and support on www.bprcvs.co.uk. If you feel that you or someone you know needs extra help, you can contact Social Services direct on 01282 425961.

Monitoring

The practice offers a service for patients who are taking certain drugs which require regular monitoring, where the monitoring is not being provided by the hospital. Your doctor or consultant will inform you if your medication warrants this monitoring.

We no longer take blood for Warfarin / anticoaglant monitoring. This service is now arranged by the PCT at the Pharmacy at Burnley General Hospital - their telephone number is 01282 804343 - although there are clinics held locally.