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Welcome to Parklands Surgery

The Surgery

The Parklands Surgery is a long established five Partner, Training Practice on the west side of Chichester.  The surgery serves the whole of Chichester as well as its surrounding villages.  We aim to provide the highest standard of personal care to all our patients.  Our List Size is around 10,500 patients. 

Our team includes seven GPs, six nurses and three health care assistants, as well as our management team, reception and administrative staff.

The Practice is an extended, converted two storey detached house with its own car park.  Our facilities include eight consulting rooms for the doctors, and two treatment rooms run by a team of practice nurses.

There is wheelchair access at the main entrance and into the consulting rooms on the ground floor together with suitable toilet facilities for the elderly and disabled patients.

We offer a full general practice service and run specialist clinics for a variety of health needs including for children and pregnant women; for patients with diabetes, asthma and COPD; and for patients needing minor surgery. 

We aim to treat all our patients promptly, courteously and in complete confidence.

Self-Care Advice          Long Term Conditions

Practice closure for training - Thursday 25th April from 12:30pm - we will reopen as usual on Friday 26th April

When we are closed:

Emergencies

Whatever the time of day, if you or someone else requires emergency help (for example that person is experiencing severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones) please go to your nearest accident and emergency department or call 999.  The nearest accident and emergency department to Parklands is at St Richard’s Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, PO19 6SE.

Urgent Treatment Centre

For injuries or illnesses that are urgent but not life threatening you can use an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), walk-in centre or Minor Injuries Unit (MIUs). It is best to NHS 111 first to book an appointment at the UTC based at S Richard's Hospital (Located in the accident & emergency department)

The NHS website provides an overview of the conditions these services can treat.

Local Pharmacy opening times (Subject to change)

Sussex Pharmacy opening times (opens a new page)

** FLU CLINIC UPDATE **

NHS England have issued the following:

Cohort prioritisation dates

NHS England has announced the authorised timescales for this year’s flu programme, as follows:

·         1 September:  flu vaccinations for 2-3-year-olds (children aged 2 and 3 years of age but not aged four years on 31 August 2023), and children in clinical risk groups must start.

Children should be vaccinated as early as possible after the vaccine becomes available to reduce transmission and minimise impact on routine immunisations in the new year.

For adults, providers must start vaccination as follows, to maximise and extend protection during the winter and through the period of greatest risk in December 2023 and early January 2024:  

·         2 October: care home residents and care home staff

·         7 October: other eligible adult flu and COVID cohorts. 

The Seasonal Influenza GP Enhanced and Pharmacy Advanced Services (link below) requires practices and community pharmacies to administer the vaccinations in the priority order and within the timescales announced by NHS England.  Providers must not start vaccination before these dates. 

2023 Flu Clinics

Parklands will be sending invitations to to our planned Saturday Flu Clinics for the end of September very soon. 

Please wait until you received your invitation to book and then follow the instructions in the message to book the available clinics

Scarlet fever – advice for parents and carers

Scarlet fever, or ‘Strep A’, is caused by bacteria called group A streptococci (strep).

Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel.

On darker skin, the rash can be more difficult to detect visually, but will have a sandpapery feel.

Contact NHS 111 or your GP practice if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia.

If your child has scarlet fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

In very rare occasions, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream and cause an illness called invasive Group A strep (iGAS). While still uncommon, there has been an increase in invasive Group A strep cases this year, particularly in children under 10, and sadly a small number of deaths which are being investigated.

It is important to mention that there are lots of viruses that cause sore throats, colds and coughs this time of year. In most cases, these infections will be a mild illness and can be treated at home. These should resolve without medical intervention. If you do need advice, your community pharmacy is a great first port of call for minor health issues. However, children can on occasion develop a bacterial infection on top of a virus and that can make them more unwell.

As a parent, if you feel that your child seems seriously unwell, you should trust your own judgement.

Contact NHS 111 or your GP practice if:

· your child is getting worse

· your child is feeding or eating much less than normal

· your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration

· your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher

· your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty

· your child is very tired or irritable.

Call 999 if:

· your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs

· there are pauses when your child breathes

· your child’s skin, tongue or lips are blue

· your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake.

Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important for stopping the spread of many bugs. By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up or spreading infections.

Advice for parents and carers this winter

This is the first winter without pandemic restrictions in two years, and you and your children may be more susceptible to the usual winter bugs and viruses this year.

Winter bugs and viruses are usually mild, but can sometimes become more serious, particularly in younger children or if an infection spreads to a vulnerable family member.

There are several common infections that your child might pick up over the winter period. In most cases, these infections will be a mild illness and can be treated at home. However, in some cases they might get worse and require medical help.

Some common infections include:

Flu

Flu can be an unpleasant illness in children causing a fever, stuffy nose, dry cough, sore throat, aching muscles and joints, and extreme tiredness. This can last several days or longer.

In most cases, flu will be a mild illness in children.

Some children can get a very high fever, sometimes without the usual flu symptoms, and may need to go to hospital for treatment. Serious complications of flu include a painful ear infection, acute bronchitis, and pneumonia. The best way for your child to avoid flu, to ensure your child is vaccinated against flu. Learn more about the flu symptoms to look out for and who to contact, as well as vaccination.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is a common winter virus which affects children under the age of two.

Most cases are not serious and cause mild coughs and colds.

It is also the most common cause of bronchiolitis infants. Bronchiolitis can make breathing harder and cause difficulty feeding.

RSV can be more severe in premature babies, babies under 2 months and infants with underlying health conditions that increase their risk of acute lower respiratory tract infection. Breathing in cigarette smoke also increases the risk of a child getting bronchiolitis, so it is important not to smoke around your child. Learn more about the bronchiolitis symptoms to look out for and who to contact if you have concerns.

Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is usually a mild illness, but it is highly infectious and levels are higher than normal this year. Therefore, look out for symptoms in your child, which include a sore throat, headache, and fever, along with a characteristic fine, pinkish or red body rash with a sandpapery feel.

Contact your GP practice or NHS 111 if you suspect your child has scarlet fever, because early treatment of scarlet fever with antibiotics is important to reduce the risk of complications such as pneumonia.

If your child has Scarlet Fever, keep them at home until at least 24 hours after the start of antibiotic treatment to avoid spreading the infection to others.

Getting help and advice

As a parent, you may know if your child seems seriously unwell and should trust your own judgement.

You should contact your GP practice or call 111 if:

· your child has had a cold and is getting worse

· your child is feeding or eating much less than normal

· your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration

· your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39C or higher

· your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty

· your child is very tired or irritable

Call 999 or go to A&E if:

· your child is having difficulty breathing – you may notice grunting noises or their tummy sucking under their ribs

· there are pauses when your child breathes · your child's skin, tongue or lips are blue

· your child is floppy and will not wake up or stay awake

By teaching your child how to wash their hands properly with soap for 20 seconds, using a tissue to catch coughs and sneezes, and keeping away from others when feeling unwell, they will be able to reduce the risk of picking up, or spreading, many bugs. An e-bug resources for Early Years can help you to explain to your child what good hygiene habits are, how they can practice them and why they are important.

Face Mask - Update 

Infection Prevention Control Guidelines have been updated for staff and visitors in healthcare settings.

For Covid Vaccination / Booster information please see the News Page.

Staying Informed