MBBS BMed Sci MRCGP

(Nottingham University – 1994)

BSc MBBS DRCOG MRCGP

(Southampton University – 1999)

Our three experienced nurses are fully qualified to carry out a wide range of services including:

• Cervical smears
• Blood pressure checks
• Blood tests
• Wound dressing and suture removal
• Family planning advice
• Diabetes and Asthma monitoring
• Smoking cessation; weight reduction and dietary advice
• Childhood immunisations
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Weight Management

Richard joined the practice in November 2015.  He previously had careers in education and banking.

Richard is responsible for the overall running of the practice and is pleased to help with any general enquiries you may have. 

Suggestions and complaints should be directed to him.

Reception Supervisor

Reception Supervisor

Receptionist/Administrator

Receptionist/Administrator

Receptionist/Administrator

Receptionist/Administrator

Receptionist/Administrator

Receptionist/Administrator

The reception staff have the difficult job of arranging the day so that as many patients as possible are seen. They organise the appointment system and try to make everything run smoothly. Please try not to be rude or impatient – it is likely that they are only following instructions from doctors.

As part of the ‘NHS Zero Tolerance Campaign’ we will not accept violence, intimidation or aggression against GPs and practice staff. Offending patients will be removed from the list and the Health Authority informed of the reasons.

The community midwife runs an antenatal clinic at the surgery every Wednesday. She also provides care at home for mothers after having their babies.

When you first suspect you are pregnant, make an appointment with the doctor who will explain when and how to see the midwife.

The community midwives can be contacted directly on (01273) 664794.

The Local Health Authority provides our district nurses. The district nursing team are able to help with many short and long term conditions. They provide nursing care to patients at home who need dressings or injections and also help with the care of chronically or terminally ill patients.

The district nursing team can be contacted on (01273) 260175. However, please note patients cannot self-refer, a request for district nurses to visit must be made via a nurse or doctor.

Health visitors are also provided by the Health Authority and are based at Hazel Cottage. They are trained nurses with additional experience and qualifications, and are available to help with all health matters for the under-fives.

For details of clinic times or advice please ring (01273) 260185.

Other staff visit to provide specialist services (e.g. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service, Community Paediatrician, Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Podiatrists) and these vary from time to time. Please make an appointment to discuss with your doctor if you feel you need referral to a specialist service.