Practice Nursing
Members of the practice nursing team have different specialist skills and receptionists will be able to advise patients of the most appropriate clinician for their care:
- Debbie Russell RGN - Practice Nurse
- Yvonne Bennington RN - Practice Nurse
- Libby Lawrey - Healthcare Assistant
- Karen waterman - Healthcare Assistant
- Sharon Tagg - Healthcare Assistant
Appointments should be made for vaccinations (children and adults), travel advice, cervical smears, smoking cessation, blood pressure checks, COPD & asthma clinic, diabetic clinic, heart disease, INR clinics, health checks, ear syringing, dressings and removal of sutures.
Nursing sessions are held at the following times:
Monday | 8.30 - 1.30 & 5.30-8.20 |
Tuesday | 8.30 – 1.30 & 4.00-5.00 |
Wednesday | 8.30 - 11.30 |
Thursday | 8.30 - 1.30 |
Friday | 8.30 – 12.00 |
PLEASE NOTE FROM 1 JANUARY 2019 WE WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERING EAR SYRINGING AT THIS SURGREY. YOUR GP WILL INSTEAD REFER YOU TO AN ALTERNATIVE NHS PROVIDER.
Contraception and Family Planning
Advice is given on all forms of contraception including emergency contraception such as the morning after pill. Pre-conceptual advice is also available from the Practice Nurse or GPs.
Cervical Smears
The practice runs a screening programme with automatic recall as appropriate. This test is important for all women aged between 25-64. The test is done by appointment with a Practice Nurse.
Non NHS Services
Special appointments for medical examinations for insurance, driving, sports, employment, etc can be made through the receptionists. A fee is usually charged for these medicals.
Minor Surgery
Removal of moles, cysts, joint/soft tissue injections etc can be arranged by appointment. Please consult the Doctor first.