Our four practice nurses may be seen by appointment. They are involved in the running of health promotion clinics and chronic disease management. This encompasses well person clinics, cholesterol monitoring, childhood immunisations and the day to day management of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, respiratory disease and coronary heart disease. Appointments are also available for travel consultations and vaccinations, advice on contraception, advice on menopause, cervical smears, minor ailments and ear care and syringing. Telephone consultations are available at the end of morning surgeries.

Support the GPs and practice nurses in providing patient care.

Liaise with the GPs to provide nursing and treatment to the housebound.

The manager is responsible for all office administration and for the smooth running of the practice.

Assists the Practice Manager.

The reception staff are here to help you. They have a very difficult job to deal with telephone calls and enquiries from every direction. Please be patient. When you call the receptionist may ask you for a few details. They have been trained to make these enquiries so that we can help you in the most appropriate way. They look after repeat prescriptions.

Co-ordinate the referrals for patients to hospital consultants and other services such as physiotherapy, counselling and x-rays.

Housekeeper

Your GP will refer you to these services if you need them.