buildAccordian([{"question":"What will the new practice be called?","answer":"\"University Health Service Southampton\".<\/b> Both practices serve large student populations, have strong working relationships with the university, and have played a vital role in caring for students throughout their time here for decades. However, we will still actively welcome the local community to join our practice and provide the highest quality of care to all patients!"},{"question":"Can I still see the same GP or visit the same building?","answer":"Yes! We recognise that patients often feel most comfortable seeing the doctor\/nurse they are familiar with. You are always very welcome to request to see a particular clinician or be seen either building - just ask us when booking on the phone, or select from the dropdown if you prefer to book via the NHS App."},{"question":"Do I need to do anything? ","answer":"No. Your medical record will be transferred to our new combined system automatically. There is no need to re-register. The modes of contact you use will not change and both buildings will stay open for patients."},{"question":"When will the merger go ahead?","answer":"We anticipate the practices to be fully merged operationally by <b>July 2024.<\/b> The practices will legally merge in April, so you start seeing some changes from then in preparation for the operational merger."},{"question":"Will I still be able to see the same GP?","answer":"Yes! You can still book in with whoever you like and clinical staff will mostly stay based in the same location. You'll also have more choice of clinical staff as we merge our teams together."},{"question":"How will I know where to go for my appointments?","answer":"We will always tell you over the phone which site the appointment will be at. You will also receive a reminder text message 1 week and 1 day before which will tell you which site. Furthermore, you can view the location of your appointment on the NHS App or Patient Access.<br><br> You are also welcome to just ask, and we will be happy to help!"},{"question":"How will other care providers (e.g. the hospital) know where to send correspondence?","answer":"We're keeping both phone lines, physical addresses, and email addresses live so the existing methods of contact will still work. Correspondence will be uploaded to your electronic medical record regardless of which practice it is sent to. And we will, of course, inform all local partners of the change for the avoidance of confusion."},{"question":"Will the practice lose its local feel?","answer":"We absolutely hope not! The practice is still a small partnership of 5 experienced and friendly GPs and led by local people who care about the community and wellbeing of our local and student populations. Before 1998, we were a single practice so still share the very same ethos and have always worked extremely closely - sharing best practice, running a successful COVID-19 vaccination program, and sharing staff (many of whom have been working at both practices for years!)."},{"question":"How will I contact the merged practice?","answer":"Both phone lines and both email addresses will remain active but will redirect to the same place internally. Either reception desk will be able and happy to help with your query (from July when our systems merge)."},{"question":"Who will the new Practice Manager be?","answer":"Both Wendy Fielder (UHS PM) and Rebecca Ellery-Ash (HH PM) will take on similar leadership roles in the new practices. They have worked together for many years and have 40+ years of experience running successful practices between them.<br><br>They are always happy to hear from patients with any concerns, suggestions, or feedback."},{"question":"Who will the new partners be?","answer":"Dr Sarah Armstrong, Dr Suzy Bannister, Dr Rafia Deader, Dr Nick Lowe, and Dr Matt Prendergast. They work alongside a fantastic team of 12 salaried GPs.<br><br>All other staff will join in the new single practice too. Nobody is being made redundant."},{"question":"Will this affect my prescriptions?","answer":"No. These will remain the same as our systems merge. You will still be able to request repeat prescriptions through the NHS App\/Patient Access, via the online form, or by emailing us."},{"question":"Will the University Health Service continue to offer travel appointments\/vaccinations?","answer":"Yes. Travel consultations have always been very popular with patients and we intend to continue these."},{"question":"Who can I contact with questions?","answer":"We strongly encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/233634500765051\">tell us about your thoughts, questions, concerns, and suggestions using our online form.<\/a> You are also welcome to email (<a href=\"mailto:merger@unidocs.co.uk\">merger@unidocs.co.uk<\/a>), write to, or phone either practice if you have any questions."}]);