LATEST NEWS - FEBRUARY 2008

NEW BUILDING PROGRESS 

• The walls of the new Pharmacy are now up and the roof is on. 
• The internal refit of the Pharmacy is scheduled for the Spring
• Boots the Chemist (Bowshers) of Wareham Road will be relocating to occupy the new premises.
• It is proposed that an NHS dentist will occupy a suite of rooms in the new surgery accommodation.

The Partners and Staff of the Hadleigh Practice would like to thank you for your continued patience and understanding during this busy but exciting time of change.

VAT

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced that implementation of the VAT ruling on Medical Services will take effect from 1st May 2007. It will not apply retrospectively. This means that if the principal purpose of the medical service is the protection, maintenance or restoration of an individual's health it will remain VAT exempt. Thus core medical services (whether provided through the NHS or privately) remain free from VAT liability. Medical services which are primarily for the purpose of enabling a third party to make a decision are liable to standard rate VAT (currently 17.5%). If you have any questions about this matter please contact the Business Manager, Andy Hallowell, for more information.

HADLEIGH LODGE EXTENSION

Extensive building work is due to be carried out to extend the current Hadleigh Lodge Surgery and to incorporate a Pharmacy.

This work is due to commence in July 2007 and unfortunately will cause considerable disruption to patients.

We would like to offer our sincere apologies for any problems that you may encounter during the building period.

During the building period the patient car park will be used by contractors with large vehicles so patients will be requested to use the current staff park.

Direction signs will be put up shortly.

We will keep you informed of progress but please feel free to ask at Reception if you have any concerns.

EXTENDED OPENING HOURS

As from 30 April, for your convenience, pre-booked appointments will be available as early as 8 am and after 6 pm although you may not be able to see your own GP at these times.