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duskstar
duskstar Member Posts: 25
edited 19. Sep 2009, 07:49 in Living with Arthritis archive
Well I am all moved house into my new flat. Now I begin the task of trying to find a new doctor, and hopefully one that will take me seriously and ty to help me. Annoyingly I got diagnosed with OA right before I left uni, so who knows if my notes will even be here with me!

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good luck which area u moved to some people might have ideas. if worksop try larwood dr teasdale
    val
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HELLO Good luck with the GP hunting! The best way to find a good practice is word-of-mouth, but its a matter of luck really, I read in the paper yesterday that the government is going to make it easier to use practices outside your postcode area, so if you need to change it may become easier. :) Love Sue
  • duskstar
    duskstar Member Posts: 25
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ive moved to Leicester. I was pleased to hear about being able to move doctors easier, only too right we should be able to choose our own care!
  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi duskstar sounds like you got things well under control, you've have just moved and you’ve already you've got your internet sorted so now the only thing let is to find a GP!, I think you’ll be fine!. 8)
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi & welcome to leicester,im on the outskirts.nowhere near the centre thankfully.
    im not originally from the area but have worked in & around the area,plus OH has lived here all his life so if i can help just ask.PM if you want some help with areas & drs. if i can help i will.
    good luck in your new place.
    debs
  • eckstardeluxe
    eckstardeluxe Member Posts: 1,192
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great you finally have the place you were hoping for. I'm sure you will find a nice Dr in your area, shop around, I often think you get an idea of the practice just by speaking to the receptionist. Avoid the snooty ones at all cost. :lol:
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Ducky
    I hope you will be very happy in your new home :wink:
    Good luck with the GP hunt too. I would like to go to a surgery where they have at least one female GP!
    I agree with what some of the others say - ask around before you decide and get some local advice :)
    Take care
    Toni x
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Give your old surgery a ring and make sure they are. I hope you are happy in your new flat and your new doctor is understanding and caring.

    Take care.
    Sharmaine
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello,
    Even with an emergency request, notes can take quite a while to get through. When we moved, I asked my old GP if he would write a letter to the new GP explaining the problems and treatment. He was very happy to do this and it certainly helped make the transition smoother. It also gave me one less thing to stress over! :roll: Hope you find someone good. Love Sue
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Good luck in your New Home.

    I live in Kettering which is not too far from Leic and my son lives in Market Harborough which is even nearer.
    Suggest you go to a very good pub, celebrate your move and new home and ask the locals about drs. Investigate first.
    Ask in the shops too.

    Good luck.

    joy

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