Welcome to Olive Family Practice

We provide primary care for patients registered in Deane and the surrounding areas.  We hope you take the time to browse our website where you will find lots of useful information about the surgery and the service we offer

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Online Consultations

You can now complete an online consultation form for your GP to see instead of booking an appointment over the phone.  Medication can be and sick notes can be requested using the online consultation form.

Click the link below to book an online consultation.

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Prescriptions

Please note we do not take prescription requests over the phone except for housebound patients.  Prescriptions can be emailed to surgery (gmicb-bol.y03366@nhs.net); prescriptions can also be requested by your local pharmacy or by using an online consultation.

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National Measles Outbreak (Updated 01/02/2024)

The UK is seeing a significant outbreak of measles. The UK Health Security Agency, which is part of the UK Government, has declared a national incident.

The symptoms of measles that you need to be aware of are,
- high fever
- sore, red, watery eyes
- coughing
- aching and feeling generally unwell
- a blotchy red-brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms

Anyone with symptoms that could be measles is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the medical centre or A&E. This is because measles spreads very quickly and easily, so it is important to try and prevent the illness spreading further.

People who have symptoms should especially avoid areas where you could come into contact with vulnerable people such as schools, nurseries or care homes.

Two vaccinations are needed to fully protect you against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. This is available through your GP practice.

Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes.

It normally clears up after seven to ten days. However, it can lead to serious problems if it infects other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.

Complications can include pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, and seizures.

Babies and young children, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are more at risk.

Measles can be fatal.

The more people that are vaccinated, the harder it is to catch it.

If you are not fully vaccinated, we strongly recommend you book your immunisation at the earliest opportunity by calling us on 01204 462299.