Trentside Medical Group

02/02/2026

Secondary Care Appointment Expedition

Dear Patients,

We are receiving increasing requests for GP letters to request expedition of a secondary care appointment. You may feel that your symptoms have gotten worse since your referral, or that you need to be seen sooner. We receive feedback that hospital secretaries advise patients to contact the GP for expedition letters. Please be advised this advice is not correct.

We are unable to affect the hospital triage process - please contact your consultant or specialist secretary directly so they may assess your condition and make necessary adjustments to expedite your appointment as clinically necessary.

If you have difficulty in getting through to your specialist, we advise you contact the hospital Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) for assistance.

Telephone: 0800 183 0204

Email: nuhnt.PALS@nhs.net

29/01/2026

National HIV Testing Week

National HIV testing week is from Monday 9th February. This is a time to raise awareness about HIV and the importance of knowing your status through testing.

What is HIV?

HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system. It can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) related illnesses if left untreated.

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV can be passed on…

through s*x
by sharing needles
to the baby during pregnancy or breastfeeding
It cannot be passed through everyday contact such as hugging, kissing, shaking hands, living together, or sharing food, cups, towels, showers or swimming pools.

How can you prevent getting HIV?

You can lower your risk of getting HIV by

Using condoms
Avoiding sharing needles or other injecting equipment
Using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – a medication that protects against HIV) if you are at high risk
Taking PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis – medication taken within 72 hours of high-risk unprotected s*x
Treatment

There is no cure for HIV right now, but taking daily medicine called antiretroviral therapy (ART) can keep the virus under control and protect your immune system. With treatment, HIV can become so low in your blood that tests cannot find it. This is called being undetectable. When HIV is undetectable, you stay healthy and cannot pass the virus to your s*xual partners.

Most people in the UK living with HIV are taking effective antiretroviral treatment and cannot pass it on.

Get Tested

Get your FREE test now https://notts-hivtestweek.sh.uk/

Or

Contact Sexual Health Service Nottingham & Nottinghamshire service on 0300 131 7010 or on the website Sexual Health Services Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

26/01/2026

Dear Patients,

If you or a loved one is experiencing grief, you can attend our Bereavement Support Coffee Afternoon on Monday the 2nd of March at our Netherfield surgery site.

22/01/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Total Triage and Emma AI Phone Assistant - February 2026

We are always looking for ways to improve the patient experience to access care and action administrative requests. In September 2025, we started a partial triage system utilising the online form so that appropriate care is given to different concerns. Following this period, we have recognised that there are areas for improving the triage process.

From the 2nd of February, the practice will be adopting the Total Triage approach. We are also planning the launch of a new AI receptionist programme within the coming months – Emma.

We are always looking for ways to improve the patient experience to access care and action administrative requests. In September 2025, we started a partial triage system utilising the online form so…

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14/01/2026

LET'S TALK SMEAR TESTS! Watch our video debunking the myths you may have heard about Smears.

07/01/2026

Let's Talk Smear Tests! See our latest video debunking all the myths about Smears and why it's important to book yours now.

05/01/2026

The surgery will be closed Thursday 8th January from 12:30pm onwards for essential staff training. Please bear this in mind when ordering prescriptions. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

16/12/2025

Dear Patients,

As many of you will have seen in the media, there are lots of cases of flu and covid circulating in the community. If you are attending the surgery and have symptoms of a cough/cold/flu etc, then please consider wearing a face mask to help prevent the spread of these illnesses to other patients and staff.

If you are eligible but haven’t yet had your flu jab, please speak to a member of reception to arrange an appointment.

Thank you

12/12/2025

Dear patients,

Children aged 2-3 can receive pain-free vaccine spray in the nose. It is important for children to receive this vaccine before colder months.

You can also book your flu vaccination for adults - please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.