how do we get to see a doctor?

[Black Ibis]

I would prefer to be in Surrey as they have better treatment. However, they tell me I have to move it, so move it I have to. I have tried using my work address, which is my only address in oxford, but they say that isn't acceptable.

 

Use a friend's address?

 

Are you attached to a college? My Cambridge 'residential' address is Amy, Selwyn College, Cambridge, CB3 9DQ

[Chris Pink]

I would prefer to be in Surrey as they have better treatment. However, they tell me I have to move it, so move it I have to. I have tried using my work address, which is my only address in oxford, but they say that isn't acceptable.

 

A friend in Surrey?

[Bones]

that is what I have, an address is surrey where I vote from, have my bank statements sent to, and have been registered and receiving treatment for two years. They have decided I live in Oxford as my boat is in Oxford, and thus inform me to move my stuff... but i have no address in oxford! And would rather not have to move at all as my experience of the care here isn't as good. So far I have learnt that I have to use the homeless system.

Edited July 22, 2008 by Bones

[RLWP]

Perhaps I should refer myself to myself.. I wonder if that would work... and then claim the fee's?

 

This will work fine unless you need a general anaesthetic or cause yourself to faint.

 

Richard

[Chris Pink]

that is what I have, an address is surrey where I vote from, have my bank statements sent to, and have been registered and receiving treatment for two years. They have decided I live in Oxford as my boat is in Oxford, and thus inform me to move my stuff... but i have no address in oxford!

 

Well then you just have to insist on your right to be treated in Surrey, because it is your right, and as with all these things make it easier for them to say 'yes' than 'no'.

 

Tell them you have sold the boat and moved to a 'proper house'.

[bottle]

Bones

 

I am of the same opinion as Chris Pink, you are legally registered, in the correct way, that your residence is in Surrey.

 

Your next port of call (sorry) is the local PCT (Primary Care Trust) if the GP surgery will not comply.

[Bones]

Well then you just have to insist on your right to be treated in Surrey, because it is your right, and as with all these things make it easier for them to say 'yes' than 'no'.

 

Tell them you have sold the boat and moved to a 'proper house'.

 

ok, I will try that. thanks

 

Bones

 

I am of the same opinion as Chris Pink, you are legally registered, in the correct way, that your residence is in Surrey.

 

Your next port of call (sorry) is the local PCT (Primary Care Trust) if the GP surgery will not comply.

 

So I can contact the PCT in Surrey then and tell them the situation and they will resolve it?

[bottle]

I would like to think so.

[Bones]

ok. Thanks.

[Bones]

My specialist is going to phone the Drs in Oxford tomorrow and see whether they have more luck than me. The good news is that if I hand my notice in in Oxford and get a job in Surrey, where my address is, they will treat me.

[Bones]

And an update.

my consultant person refused to take no for an answer from the local GP surgery to my work place, and refused to accept that I was living in Surrey (where my address is, and where my excellent care has been taking place). He has managed to get Oxford to take me on as a patient, and all I have to do is contact them with my phone number.

 

So, if you want a Dr in an area then the thing to do is to get the medical profession to bully the surgery you want to join.

 

If you don't want a Dr in an area and want to keep the Dr where you are registered then you lose.

 

 

incidently - saying you live at the address you vote from, receive post from and is on your driving licence, etc etc doesn't actually do a thing. I suppose all commuters have this problem.

Edited July 29, 2008 by Bones

[Bones]

and another update. Trying to transfer Drs is not too bad, but trying to transfer NHS treatment is an absolute nightmare!!! Selecting a good Dr is paramount, but hard!

 

I had to fight to get my GP

 

Maffi on the other hand walked into a surgery and registered using his boat and the canal - they aren't bothered about sending post out to him because he can go and pick it up!

[RichardH]

All sensible advice

 

Just one thing, don't fall ill in Shipley on the L&L.

 

Lost my asthma inhaler in the cut and walked into the nearest doctor.

 

'Sorry we can't see you we are full'

 

But....explained what had happened

 

'Sorry' said the receptionist

 

2nd GP

 

Same story.

 

3rd GP - up a big hill and by this time wheezing quite badly

 

Same story

 

OK I said then I will simply have to call 999 because I am concerned I am close to an asthma attack and boy it will be embarassing for you when I call the newspaper.

 

Oddly enough they had a spare GP that very minute.

[Lizzy J]

Hi, could some one tell us the rules for a cc to get to see a doc, could we just walk in to a surgery and ask to see one?, thanks ,graycat

 

See my post from last October on the rules regarding this.

 

http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php...st&p=171026

[David Schweizer]

Don't try and get seen by a Doctor in Daventry. I was once delayed in Braunston and was running out of my medication, I had all my details etc, but would the receptioniost listen to me? No. I ended up with the Pharmacist in Boots, who was very helpful, she initially suggested that I try missing out evey other dose, but when I told her that I was on a boat, on my own she gave me enough tablets to see me through until I got home., although it was technically against the rules.

[Bones]

Don't try and get seen by a Doctor in Daventry. I was once delayed in Braunston and was running out of my medication, I had all my details etc, but would the receptioniost listen to me? No. I ended up with the Pharmacist in Boots, who was very helpful, she initially suggested that I try missing out evey other dose, but when I told her that I was on a boat, on my own she gave me enough tablets to see me through until I got home., although it was technically against the rules.

 

receptionists aren't allowed to refuse. You can walk into any surgery as a temporary patient.

[ditchcrawler]

Don't try and get seen by a Doctor in Daventry. I was once delayed in Braunston and was running out of my medication, I had all my details etc, but would the receptioniost listen to me? No. I ended up with the Pharmacist in Boots, who was very helpful, she initially suggested that I try missing out evey other dose, but when I told her that I was on a boat, on my own she gave me enough tablets to see me through until I got home., although it was technically against the rules.

I don't think its against the rules, the way I understand it that a Pharmacist can issue an emergency prescription to someone in urgent need of their normally prescribed medication provided they can satisfy them selves you are legitimately in need. They can only give you sufficient to get a proper prescription from a GP

[RichardH]

receptionists aren't allowed to refuse. You can walk into any surgery as a temporary patient.

 

What should happen and unfortunately what does happen is somewhat different. In my case, I tried to find the appropriate line of complaint (Local Primary Care Trust) and no one wanted to know.

 

Law unto themselves it would appear.

[blackelle123]

I always keep the repeat prescription slip in my purse, so when I have had to go to another Doctor I can prove my medication needs. I must admit, making sure I have a good supply of my tablets sometimes takes a bit of planning.

I have found that most Doctors will take you as a temporary patient with no problem at all. Even when I went up to Scotland and had to have an emergency course of antibiotics, they couldn't have been more helpful.

It is sometimes confusing when you have to have a postal address outside the Doctors catchment area, but it can be done.

[Bones]

What should happen and unfortunately what does happen is somewhat different. In my case, I tried to find the appropriate line of complaint (Local Primary Care Trust) and no one wanted to know.

 

Law unto themselves it would appear.

 

I find my query about the receptionist medical qualifications usually render them speachless.

[Bullfrog]

receptionists aren't allowed to refuse. You can walk into any surgery as a temporary patient.

 

The "industry" slang is "TR" - temporary resident.

 

Mrs Bullfrog used to be on that side of the counter.