Cauldwell Medical Centre
We now see and review many of our patient in group clinics.
This is a well-established way of working, support by a strong evidence base. Group clinics are especially helpful for those who live with a long-term condition e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure or who live with persistent symptoms e.g. Menopause; Long COVID.
There is a good chance that you will be offered a group clinic appointment if you need a review for high blood pressure.
If you are a carer, we may also offer you a group check-in appointment.
We want you to attend so you can experience first-hand the benefits of group clinics
Group clinics have many benefits for you and your family:
- They are scheduled well in advance so you get your routine appointment with plenty of notice and can plan around it with no need to ring the surgery
- You get to spend longer with our team, and time to reflect and get answers to your questions
- You get ideas to help you keep well and better manage your health condition or symptoms
- You feel supported and validated because you meet others in the same situation. You feel less alone and better able to cope with your health issues
- You learn more and gain confidence to manage your health issues back at home.
If you are a carer, you can come along with your loved one to their group clinic.
Video and face to face
We currently offer face to face group clinics at Cauldwell Medical Centre, but we hope to offer video group clinics in the near future.
Face to face work well if you are more flexible in terms of time or feel a bit worried about using technology.
Video group clinics can be convenient if you work or have mobility issues.
Hear peoples’ experiences of group clinics
Hear clinicians explain how group clinics work
Please read our group clinic agreement here
Please complete our group clinic survey here
Learn more about how group clinics work
Before attending your first group clinic, you will want to understand what will happen.
You will receive a copy of a group clinic agreement in advance that explains this in detail. At the start of your group clinic, you consent to participate. Read the group clinic agreement here.
This animation explains the consent process
Face to face group clinics
If you are attending a face-to-face group clinic, watch this video to see how the session will flow.
If you have further questions about face-to-face group clinics, download and read our frequently asked questions here.
We have produced videos to help walk you through how to join video group clinics on MS Teams. Watch the video here.
If you have any further questions or concerns about your group clinic appointment, please contact your practice or clinic team directly: groupclinics@cauldwellmedicalcentre.net