As from Monday 8^th July 2024, there have been some room changes at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre, please use the check-in machine where possible as this will advise you where to wait, or look out for signage in the building advising of the changes.

As of 25^th April 2024 we are introducing a new telephone system. The aim of bringing in this new system is to improve patient experience when accessing the practice and increase efficiency.

We would still encourage patients to go onto our website (www.npmc.nhs.uk) and use the online consultation tool, Accurx, to make contact but if you feel that you do need to telephone the practice, you will be able to do so on the same telephone number, 01908 611767.

The main difference you will see is an automated front-of-queue call back, when a certain number of callers are in the queue, you will be given the option to request a call back from us instead of queuing on the telephone system; once you reach number one in the queue the new system will automatically call you.

The impact of COVID-19 saw a drastic reduction in routine care being delivered across the whole of the NHS.  Nationally, this added to existing backlogs of care episodes already outstanding.  The Integrated Care Board for BLMK (formerly the Clinical Commissioning Group) and Milton Keynes Hospital have put together information to provide support to patients living in the BLMK area whilst waiting for treatment, see below.

We would encourage anyone waiting for planned care to look at the websites below first, where you will hopefully find all the information you need.  If you cannot find what you are looking for or require further information, please contact your GP practice or the hospital.

My Hospital Journey

A web page has been developed, which is available on the Milton Keynes Hospital website to provide you with information on why there are long waits in the system in certain departments, what is being done to reduce the waiting lists, how we are working to keep you safe when attending hospital for appointments, how and when you will be communicated with, how you can manage your condition while you wait, and how you can prepare for surgery to ensure you are fit enough for it to proceed when your appointment is issued to avoid any further delays.

Please visit My Hospital Journey – Milton Keynes University Hospital (mkuh.nhs.uk)

There is also information on these pages where you can follow a link to view average waiting time information for each department and find further help whilst you are waiting, including links to information about the NHS App and the platforms developed by NHS England/NHS Improvement: My Planned Care and Decision Support tools. More information on these platforms are detailed below:

NHS App

Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone and iPad/tablet, including ordering/managing prescriptions/repeat prescriptions, viewing health information, managing appointments and referrals, and much, much more.

You can also access the NHS App services from the browser on your desktop or laptop computer. To find out more about what the NHS App can offer simply go to: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app.

My Planned Care

This online platform contains average waiting time information for 1^st Outpatient Appointment and further Treatment for each speciality under the Hospital Trust.

The platform includes helpful advice and information such as how to manage pain, finding mental health support, keeping healthy, and information for accessing financial help and other local support whilst you wait.  It can also help you to prepare for your appointment or operation, including how to form a plan for your care and treatment alongside your healthcare professional.

Updated weekly, the site is easy-to-use and has ‘open-access’ so carers, friends, relatives and NHS teams can also easily access this information.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – My Planned Care NHS

Decision Support Tool

NHS England has added new information to their website to support shared decision making between you, as a patient, and your clinician. We hope you will find they are useful before, during or between consultations, depending on your care pathway.  They can help you to understand your condition, the treatment options available to you and support you to make a decision on the best treatment option for you depending on your personal circumstances and desired outcome.

NHS England » Decision support tools: making a decision about a health condition

Kingfisher Surgery has now become a branch of Newport Pagnell Medical Centre and we have been working hard to ensure we provide a full service to all patients; since we opened on 2nd April 2024, we have experienced IT problems and have now been informed that the Kingfisher telephone number (01908 618265) is still operational, and patients have been waiting online. This telephone number should have been disconnected from 1^st April 2024 and patients are being asked to contact the main NPMC site on 01908 611767 to speak to the Reception team. Please accept our apologies that this error has occurred, we are working with the previous management group to ensure the number is disconnected.

Please click HERE for important information regarding the opening of the Kingfisher Surgery site, there will be a delay with opening this site due to essential works that need to be carried out

Please click HERE  for important information regarding the procurements of Kingfisher Surgery

From 7^th March we will offer a new service, Voice Connect.  This is an automated telephone service that works alongside our Accurx triage system.

You will be able to check and cancel appointments and order prescriptions using a unique PIN.  Please ask at reception  for more information.

Primary Impact Team -  we are part of your GP surgery and work with other community services to help you remain living well at home.
We are a group of healthcare professionals that provide additional services to support your GP surgery in proactively keeping you well. 
We offer support to patients over the age of 18 who require assistance with health and social care needs to improve their health and wellbeing.
We can offer home visits, in surgery visits, face to face or on the telephone.

PIT leaflet for website 2024.pdf

Are you 18+ and experiencing:

Social isolation?   Mental Health difficulties?

Homelessness?    Long term conditions?

Housing issues?   Bereavement? 

Employment issues?    

Cost of Living difficulties/finance issues?

Please come and join us on

the first Wednesday every month in the Mead Centre, Newport Pagnell

1pm till 3pm 

for our social prescribing drop-in session.

We can discuss your worries and issues to hopefully support you moving forward.

This can be an informal chat or if you prefer more privacy, we can arrange an appointment in Newport Pagnell Medical Centre or Kingfisher surgery.

Please have a read of our latest newsletter below:
July 2023 PPG Newsletter

Previous newsletters:
April 2023 PPG Newsletter
January 2023 PPG Newsletter

Heads up - Did you know that you can submit requests to your Practice using the NHS app?

Information for patients regarding access to primary care