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Risk Stratification - PNG (Patient Need Groups) Segmentation ACG

You may notice a test result appear in your NHS app referring to segmentation.

Segmentation is a simple way which we categorise patients based on their specific health needs.  It helps us as a practice understand the individual needs of our patients based on their health and wellbeing to support personalised care and ensures you get the right support in a timely manner.  No action is needed from you.

What is Risk Stratification?

 

NHS Cervical Screening Programme

From September 2025, the NHS plans to start sending results from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, utilising the NHS App. 

 

In September, those who have a negative test result will be notified of this by an NHS App message. It will also appear as an NHS App notification. If the NHS App message isn’t read within 72 hours, a letter will be sent in the post as a failsafe.    For those who do not have the NHS App, they will be sent their result by post.

 

Abnormal result letters will continue for the time being to be delivered by post. 

 

This change follows the successful rollout of digital invitations and reminders in June 2025, where since the launch, 9 out of every 10 invitations are being sent digitally, with the remainder being sent by post. 

 

Important actions and notes for General practice nurses: 

·       From immediate effect, please inform patients attending cervical screening that from September their results may be delivered via the NHS App.  

·       Please encouraging your patients to download the NHS App and turn on notifications: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/  

Continuation Of Dr George Vattakuzhiyil ENT Services

Subject: Continuation of Dr George Vattakuzhiyil ENT Services at Sellindge Surgery- now provided by Northgate Medical Practice, Canterbury.

 

We are pleased to inform you that from Tuesday 16 September 2025, Northgate Medical Practice, Canterbury, will be taking over the provision of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) and audiology services at Sellindge Surgery, continuing the contract previously held by Dr George Vattakuzhiyil at Sellindge Surgery.

 

Patients from Ashford and surrounding areas can continue to be seen and treated at Sellindge Surgery for ENT & audiology services.

 

Northgate Medical Practice’s ENT service has been well-established for over 20 years, providing high quality, patient centred care across East Kent with very good patient satisfaction ratings. We are committed to delivering the same trusted, accessible and efficient service from Sellindge Surgery, ensuring a seamless transition of service for both patients and referrers.

 
Page last reviewed: 11 September 2025
Page created: 23 July 2020