The Doctors

Practice Staff

Doctors
Our doctors will discuss any problems of physical or mental health.

Practice Nurses
Clinics and surgeries are held daily. Our nurses are trained to help and advise on a wide range of health topics including well person clinics, flu, pneumonia, travel and childhood vaccinations, asthma, diabetes, cervical smears, dressings, blood pressure, coronary heart disease, contraception, HRT and many other duties. They can also advise regarding minor ailments including chest infections, cold and flu symptoms, earache, eye problems (conjunctivitis etc), allergy rashes, impetigo, eczema, ringworm, chickenpox etc, throat infections, urinary tract infections, worms, hay fever/rhinitis, cuts, burns and sprains.

District Nurses
Our district nurses are available to provide care and treatment to patients in their own homes. They have undergone specialist training in the management of nursing problems within the community and work alongside the doctors, nurses, midwife and other health professionals. They can be contacted through reception.

Midwife
Our midwife provides care during pregnancy and for mother and baby after delivery. She holds clinics on Thursdays, by appointment booked through reception.

Health Visiting Team
Our health visiting team is available to offer advice on all aspects of health for families with children under five years of age. They are registered nurses with experience and training in health education, promotion and prevention of illness. They can be contacted through our receptionists. Several baby clinics are held within our area; please ask reception for the most convenient or closest clinic to you.

Counsellor
Our counsellor is able to offer help with emotional and relationship difficulties including depression, anxiety and bereavement. Further information can be obtained from your doctor.

Citizens Advice Bureau
A trained representative from the CAB regularly visits our practice to help patients with personal, work-related or financial problems. Ask at reception to arrange an appointment.

Practice Manager
Our practice manager Mrs Jan Peach is able to help you with any administrative or non-medical aspects of the practice.

Receptionists
Our receptionists, who often work under considerable pressure, are the first members of our team you will meet, and they will be able to help you make the best use of the many services we provide. They often have to judge the urgency of your request, so please give them all the necessary information. They are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the doctors and nurses.