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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting 8.5 million people in the UK. It develops gradually over time, causing joints to become stiff and painful. It can affect any joint but commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, feet and spine.

Osteoarthritis: a real story

Who develops osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis usually develops in people who are over 50 years of age, and it is more common in women than in men. It is commonly thought that osteoarthritis is an inevitable part of getting older, but this is not true. Younger people can also be affected by osteoarthritis, often as a result of an injury or another joint condition.

Useful Links

Arthritis Research UK

Arthritis Research UK
Arthritis Research UK is the charity leading the fight against arthritis. Everything we do is underpinned by research

NHS Choices
Guide to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and risks of Ostearthritis from the NHS

Osteoarthritis Factsheet
This factsheet is for people who have osteoarthritis or who would like information about it.

Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. They are the UK’s largest organisation working with and for all people who have arthritis.

These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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New Automated Phone System
You can now telephone the surgery 24 hours a day to book, amend or cancel an appointment, using our automated booking system. To request a telephone call back, you no longer need to wait for us to open at 8am. You can book your morning call back anytime from midnight the night before. Listen carefully to the instructions and enter your date of birth and telephone number, when prompted.

Chlamydia Kits
Chlamydia testing packs are available free of charge to all 15 to 24 year olds. Please request one from the surgery. 

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 dial 111 and you will be directed to the appropriate service.

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  You can book an appointment 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.

 

Further Information

 
NHS ChoicesDepartment of HealthMy Surgery Website