DISRUPTIONS IN HUNTER AND WATT STS

Owing to the construction of a race track in our local streets there have been several disruptions to power, water and access. At the moment the intersection of Hunter and Watt street is closed completely. It will be opened, hopefully, later this week. We are told the intersection will be closed for most of November and possibly December as the footbridge over the race track will be positioned outside the surgery.

We apologise for any inconvenience and can only suggest driving the wrong way up Hunter St, from Bolton St, to park near the surgery.

PLEASE NOTE:  THE SURGERY WILL NO LONGER BE OPEN ON SATURDAYS

                                       TUESDAY OPENING HOURS HAVE CHANGED - CLOSING AT 4.00PM

WILLIAMTOWN PFAS CONTAMINATION

The Australian Government has announced that people who live or work, or have lived or worked, in the Williamtown Investigation Areas are eligible for a free blood test for Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).

The Australian Government will fund a single voluntary PFAS blood test for those people who live or work, or have lived or worked, in the investigation areas of Williamtown. This includes people currently living elsewhere who previously lived or worked in this area. Free blood testing will be available to eligible individuals until 31 March 2018.

WILLIAMTOWN PFAS CONTAMINATION continued

To obtain a free blood test under this program, you will be required to sign a Statutory Declaration to confirm your eligibility. This Statutory Declaration will confirm that you currently live or work, or have previously lived or worked in one of the Investigation Areas.  Free counselling sessions are also available for those who have suffered a decline in their mental health and wellbeing due to the prolonged stress caused by the contamination issues.

For further information on the process please contact the surgery and make an appointment to see me.  This consultation will not incur any fees to you.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR MY HEALTH RECORD

If you are interested in signing up all you need to do is fill out an application and consent form which we will provide for you and then in a few easy steps we are able to sign you up at the surgery through a link in our medical software.

The next step is to set up a health record this is done through a bulk billed consultation with Dr Grace.  With his help and consent  from you he will upload a summary of relevant health information that is beneficial to you for a health record.  Your health record is strictly confidential and can only be accessed by healthcare providers like doctors, specialist and hospital staff anywhere at any time when they need to, like in an accident or emergency.   Your health record is protected and regulated by law.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR MY HEALTH  RECORD?

My health record is a secure online summary of your health information. You control what goes into it, and who is allowed to access it.

Your electronic health record allows you and your doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers to view and share your health information to provide you with the best possible care.

My health record gives you more control over your health information than ever before, placing you at the centre of Australia s  health system. 

Want to know more? Visit the  eHealth record Learning Centre   look at frequently asked questions or find out about privacy and security.

Alternatively speak to us next time you are in the surgery we will be happy to answer your questions.  If you are interested in signing up all you need to do is fill out an application and consent form which we will provide for you and then in a few easy steps we are able to sign you up at the surgery through a link in our medical software.