Shared Care Prescribing: Wideopen Medical Centre Update From 1 April 2026, the practice has taken the difficult decision not to participate in the Medicines Local Enhanced Service. The Medicines Local Enhanced Service is an optional NHS scheme under which GP practices may choose to provide services beyond their core GP contract, including the prescribing and
Wideopen Medical Centre: Diazepam for Flight Anxiety Following a review of current medical guidelines and best practice, the doctors at Wideopen Medical Centre have decided that we will no longer prescribe diazepam for fear of flying. Diazepam (a Class C/Schedule IV controlled drug in the UK) is not considered appropriate for this purpose under current clinical guidelines. If
You have asked your GP to refer you for an ADHD or ASD assessment and/or treatment service provider under your ‘Right to Choose’ (RTC). Your GP will write the referral and provide it to you, or send it directly to your nominated provider at your request. If you have any queries about the appointment, please
These are tablets that help to reduce your blood sugar levels if you are found to be diabetic by your GP.