Waterside Health Centre
Partners in the Primary Care Network (PCN)
Blackfield Health Centre
A new vaccine is being rolled out from 1st September 2024
The RSV vaccine is aimed at two specific groups, pregnant women and older adults. It will be available from 1st September 2024. You will be contacted by the surgery if you are eligible to receive the vaccine.
What is RSV?
RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including:
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cough
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sore throat
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sneezing
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a runny or blocked nose
It can also make you become wheezy or short of breath and lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions.
To learn more about the vaccine and why it is important for you to accept the invitation click on the circle at the top of the picture above that is relevant to you, for more information.
Whooping Cough - latest update
If you would like to find out more about Whooping Cough, the symptons and actions you need to take click here to go the NHS Information page.
New Online Patient Registration with Red & Green Practice
An opportunity not to be missed!
Are you a music maker? Do you know someone who likes to perform? The Red and Green Practice are looking for people to provide live music for their annual staff summer BBQ in the Healthy Haven Garden - if you are able to supply this music you’ll get a free meal at our BBQ, drinks and a donation to your chosen charity.
If you are interested or know someone who might be, please get in touch for further information via email to:
Thank you
Whether you are new to the Waterside area or wish to change your Practice, you may now register with the Red & Green Practice online.
The Practice is comprised of two health centres. The Waterside Health Centre on the Beaulieu Road next to the Hythe Hospital and the Blackfield Health Centre, next to Blackfield Primary School.
Further details about the location of either centre may be found by clicking on the relevant picture in the website header above.
When you have decided on the Centre with which you wish to register, click on the relevant image below and this will take you to the registration form.
Waterside Health Centre
Blackfield Health Centre
You should allow time to complete the form in one go. If you experience any problems contact the Health Centre. n.b. It is still possible to download and print a hard copy of the registration form that may be found by clicking on the 'How To' quick link in the header at the top of the home page.
If you are a carer, click on the image above to learn about the physical and digital resources available through Carers UK
If you are a professional providing support for carers through the organisation you work for, click on the image above to learn about the resources available to you to help with your role.
Register as a carer
The Practice needs to update their records for patients who are carers so they may be given priority to receive a vaccination. To do this, patients who are carers are asked to complete a form that may be downloaded from this site. The form is in two parts and must be signed by both the carer and the patient. You may access the form by clicking here
Ordering your repeat prescription
The Practice doctors are aiming to improve continuity of care with your prescriptions, and will be trying to ensure that your usual doctor will manage your prescriptions at all times, unless on holiday or sick. For these reasons it may take a little longer to process your prescription depending on the days your doctor works. Please help the doctors by putting in your prescriptions 7 working days before they are required and request all medications needed at one time (i.e order everything for the month/two months in one go if possible to bring all prescriptions into line.) Any spare medication may be returned to the pharmacy when collecting your next prescription so that you will have the correct amount at home. Thank you for your support
Remember, you may order a repeat prescription to be collected from your chosen pharmacy in three main ways.
Click on the image above to go to our web page that provides more information.
If you have an urgent medical problem when the Health Centre and the Pharmacies are closed and you’re not sure what to do, you can get help online or on the phone from NHS 111.
To get help from NHS 111, you can:
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go to www.111.nhs.uk (for people aged 5 and over only)
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or call 111.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Caring for mental health and the stress of coping with uncertainty is not always as obvious as a physical illness. To find out how you are able to promote good mental health in your children and teenagers click on the image above.
A guide to help people manage their care and wellbeing, remain independent and connect to their communities. Contains comprehensive details of care providers and support services across Hampshire. To view a PDF or download the booklet, click on the picture and follow the instructions on their website.
The eConsult service is available from Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00 and 12.00 so when the surgery is very busy, why not seek advice about your health problem by using eConsult. It's as easy as 1.2.3.
Click on the eConsult box below to start. Please read the note above the eConsult box before using this App.
Your doctor may want to know
how you are managing your medication for a long term condition. If asked, complete a review for Asthma, the Contraceptive pill or Hypertension by clicking here
The Waterside Primary care Network (PCN) has provided opportunities for the five Waterside GP Practices to collaborate in delivering a cohesive approach to supporting patients .
In addition five Health and Wellbeing Coaches have been appointed to support patients across the Waterside to provide a range of activities that encourage people to take take more responsibility to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Each of the links shown below will take you to further information from either the NHS or Gov UK websites.
It's just ....... If you notice something that is not normal about how you feel or there is something different about your body, don't leave it because it may be something that would benefit from treatment. Click on any of the pictures below to find more info from the NHS about Cancer. If you are concerned, whether it's a lump, a pain you haven't experienced before or bleeding, take action to go and see your doctor ....
Zero tolerance to aggressive or abusive behaviour. Click on the green image to see the Practice policy to safeguard staff and patients.