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SurgeryPods to support patient health care across BOB ICB

Health Jul 2024

Patients registered with some GP practices across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) ICB are being invited to use new technology to do their own health checks at their own surgery, without having to make an appointment.

SurgeryPods allow patients to take readings such as blood pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index, a measurement based on height and weight), and answer questions about smoking and alcohol use, mental health, new patient registration and contraceptive pill check. All results file directly into their GP patient record.

The SurgeryPods will be used to help tackle some of the health inequalities across BOB, especially the priority area of reducing cardiovascular disease which leads to heart attacks and strokes. 

Dr Ed Capo-Bianco, a local GP and Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Lead for Oxfordshire Place, said: “SurgeryPods will further improve and enhance access for patients in an equitable manner, help people to take control of their own health needs and improve the efficiency and experience of GP practice staff.

“If your surgery provides this service, you can simply pop into it during its usual opening times to make use of this welcome new resource.”

You are advised to check with your GP practice to see if they provide this service.

If you would like more information on how our range of HealthPod solutions can help tackle health inequalities and save both time and money please contact julie.shearer@microtech-group.co.uk.

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