Find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.
About us
History of Old Town and Little Common Surgeries The practice was founded over a century ago in the Old Town of Bexhill-on-Sea. Little Common Surgery initially was a small branch...
Access to medical records
The practice is registered with the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018). Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be dealt with...
Bexhill PCN
In Bexhill, our GP practices have joined together to form the Bexhill Primary Care Network (PCN). Our surgery teams are working closely with each other, enjoying the ability to share...
Complaints and compliments
At the Practice we welcome ways in which the services we offer our patients can be improved. If there is something we have done well, we would love to hear...
Disabled access
We are working hard to ensure our services are accessible to everyone. There is good access for those with a disability to all of our consultation rooms and the surgery...
GDPR
Please use the following link to find out more information about the NHS Digital’s daily collection of GP data to support vital health and care planning and research. General Practice...
GP net earnings
GP Earnings 2023/24 All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings (average pay) for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay...
How to register
We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. You can register by: completing the online patient registration form...
Medical education
We are a training practice and you may be offered an appointment with a GP registrar. These doctors are fully qualified and will have had experience in several hospital specialties....
Non-NHS services
The NHS does not pay for some of the services we provide. These include private sick notes, insurance forms, holiday cancellation forms, medical reports, fitness to travel certificates, private prescriptions,...
Patient confidentiality
We respect your right to privacy and keep all your health information confidential and secure. Your Summary Care Record is confidential and can only be accessed by authorised NHS staff...
Patient rights and responsibilities
We are committed to providing high‑quality care and aim to treat all patients, carers, and visitors courteously, respectfully, and with dignity at all times. In return, we ask that patients...
Practice boundary
Please use the interactive map to see if you live within our practice boundary.
Practice charter
It is everybody’s aim at this practice to give you high quality Health Care and Service. We need you to help us as we firmly believe that the ‘patient –...
Privacy
Privacy notice As data controllers, GPs have fair processing responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and GDPR law 2018. This means ensuring that your personal confidential data (PCD) is handled...
QResearch Practice
This Surgery is a QResearch Practice As you know GPs keep information, notes, about all patients so that each patient can receive the appropriate care and treatment. We may also...
Safeguarding
Our Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to protecting the safety and well being of all our patients, particularly children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and...
Social Media Guidance
At Little Common and Old Town Surgery, we have a Facebook page which provides a range of useful information for our patient population. This practice has a duty to maintain...
Text messages
Does our practice send out text messages? SMS messages have become integral in communicating with patients about their care. Currently, Sussex Practices send over 1 million SMS messages each month including...
Using this website
The medical information on this website, and on any sites linked to from this website, gives general advice only and should not be used as a substitute for the personal...
Veteran friendly GP practice
Little Common and Old Town Surgeries are accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practices. We are proud to support our Armed Forces community and being Accredited shows that we are able to deliver...
Zero Tolerance
Our Commitment to a Safe Environment We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for our patients, staff, and visitors. Any form of threatening, abusive, or violent...
Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 11th July, 2023
