Important GP Surgery Updates from October 1st 2025
Enhancing Patient Record Sharing with Community Pharmacies
Dear Patients,
We are committed to improving the quality and safety of your healthcare. Starting 1 October 2025, we will be implementing a new system called GP Connect Update Record. This change is part of a national initiative aimed at enhancing the way information is shared between your GP practice and community pharmacies.
What does this mean for you?
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Faster Updates: Information from consultations at participating community pharmacies will be sent directly to our system, ensuring your medical records are updated more promptly.
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Improved Accuracy: This direct sharing reduces the risk of errors associated with manual data entry, helping us provide you with safer and more efficient care.
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Enhanced Communication: By streamlining the exchange of information, we can better coordinate your care with other healthcare providers.
What do you need to do?
No action is required on your part. If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your continued trust in our services.
You and Your GP
From 1st October, changes to the GP contract come into effect. NHS England’s “You and Your GP” guidance explains what this means for patients, including:
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How to book appointments and access GP services
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Patient rights and responsibilities under the new contract
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What services are available to you and how to get advice
For full guidance, please visit: You and Your GP – NHS England
Dispensary Medpoint Service - Changes to Collection Timeframe
To allow more patients to use the Medpoint service, the collection timeframe will be reduced to 48 hours from the 3rd November 2025.
Please collect your prescription within this period.