The renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program has been implemented

The two yearly Pap test for people ages 18-69 will change to a five yearly human papillomavirus (HPV) test for people aged 25-74. People will be due for the first Cervical Screening Test two years after their last Pap test. The changes include:

• The Pap test will be replaced with the more accurate Cervical Screening test.
• The time between tests will change from two to five years
• The age at which screening starts will increase from 18 years to 25 years.
• People aged 70 to 74 years will be invited to have an exit test.

For more information about the National Cervical Screening Program call 13 15 56 or ask your GP at your next visit.

FREE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS on behalf of your GP

If you are aged 75 years or over and you live at home, you are eligible for a free, annual health assessment to identify ways to improve your health and well-being, as well as advising on how you can maintain your independence at home and in your community.

Talk to your GP or nurse on your next visit or call the practice on 8558 0111 to book an appointment.

EHealth – My Health Record

Having a My Health Record means your important health information like allergies, current conditions and treatment, medicine details, pathology reports or diagnostic imaging scan reports can be digitally stored in one place and easily accessed by your authorised doctors, specialists, or hospitals.

Even if you move or travel interstate the information can be viewed securely online, anywhere, anytime.

Ask your GP or Nurse next time you visit our Practice.

 For more information go to the following website: myhealthrecord.gov.au

After Hours Clinic

SFFP provide an extended service Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm, all day Saturday, Sundays and Public Holidays. (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). Out of these hours please call the GP helpline Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

Accredited Practice

SFFP is an accredited practice with AGPAL.