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Summer Patient Newletter
We now have a new summer edition of our patient newsletter online. Please feel free to have a read in our 'patient newletter section.'

Online Services
We are pleased to announce the availability of online services with respect to booking, cancelling appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions. New patients can also register with our practice online. More information is available on our website.

Sickness Certification
Self-certificates should be obtained from your work place or they can be downloaded from http://www.hmrc.gov.uk /forms/sc2.pdf . Only if a period of sickness absence lasts longer than seven days does your employer require a doctor’s certificate. For periods less than seven days you may request a private certificate, but a charge is made for this. If you are being seen by a hospital consultant you don't need to make an appointment with a GP to acquire a sick note, just ask during your hospital appointment.

Out of Hours
For urgent access to a doctor out of surgery opening hours please use the out of hours service that is provided by Anglian Medical Care (Tel: 01603 488488)

Patients Group
All patients are welcome to attend the patient group which meets at the surgery four times a year. It is an opportunity for patients to discuss the provision of healthcare and suggest any improvements we can make and to discuss any current developments within the surgery

Gluten Free Foods Update
We have been advised that while the Norfolk PCT support the provision of BASIC gluten-free foodstuffs such as bread, pasta, bread-mix and pastry-mixes; FRESH bread can no longer be supplied.  Gluten-free products are widely available in supermarkets.

Evening Surgeries From October 6th you will be able to see a GP from 6:30pm on a Monday evening. This service is for routine (non emergency) appointments only and must be booked at least 2 days in advance.

New Telephone System 
From the 12th of August we will be installing a new phone system. We are keeping 01553 631469 as our main number. The system will answer calls automatically and let you choose which department you wish to speak with.

 

Autogenic Therapy & Stress Management

SELF HELP FOR MIND / BODY

Autogenic Therapy is a 'talking' or psychotherapy. Acquired through a system of self help mental exercises for the mind and body that provides profound relaxation and relief from the negative effects of life’s stresses and ailments. Once learned they are a skill for life. These exercises reduce the mind / body state of arousal caused by stress and promote a natural calming conducive to well-being, creative thinking, peace of mind, relaxation and recuperation. The word ‘autogenic’ means to self generate from within. ‘Autogenic’ is derived from the Greek ‘auto – self’ and ‘gen – produce’ meaning the application of autogenic methods to the self, enabling spontaneous harnessing of the body’s self-regulatory processes, resulting in positive outcomes.
The method is practical, easy to learn and easy to practise.
 
Following a thorough and confidential assessment, autogenic therapy is provided free of charge (to registered patients) at the North Wootton Surgery 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday evenings, in small groups of six people, over five weekly one hour sessions for stress management, and nine weekly one and a half hour sessions for physical or psychological health problems. A follow-up session is offered on completion of the training course. The group sessions are conducted in a relaxed and confidential environment and there is no requirement for you to reveal any personal information to other group members. The information you provide at assessment remains confidential between you, your Doctor and your Therapist.
 
Autogenic therapy has many applications in illness, personal and work stress, life problems, sport, industry, education, personal development and:  

In physical health:

In psychological health:

AsthmaAnxiety
ArthritusBereavement
Chronic FatigueConfidence
Chronic PainDepression
ColitisLow self-esteem
High blood pressureObsessive behaviour
Immune defficiency disordersPast or recent emotional trauma
Irritable bowel syndromePhobias
Migraine

Relationship problems

Multiple sclerosisSleep problems
Parkinson's diseaseStress problems - work and personal
Skin ProblemsAnd other emotional problems
Sleep Problems
Tinnitus
And other physical conditions

See your Doctor or Nurse for a referral.
 
For specific information or questions contact Colin Marsh on 07704683155 or email at marsh509@btinternet.com.
 
If you prefer a private referral contact Colin Marsh directly on 07704683155 or email at marsh509@btinternet.com. 

For more information please see the British Autogenic Website at: 
www.autogenic-therapy.org.uk