Sunday, September 05, 2010

Welcome

We are a growing Practice with six Doctors, three male and three female, and a full complement of attached staff, working in close partnership. We are committed to providing the best possible healthcare with the resources available to us. We intend to maintain and improve on the high standards we have achieved and are committed to the improvement principle of Clinical Governance. Each of the partners are recognised by the Health Authority as qualified to undertake minor surgery, contraceptive care including the insertion of intrauterine coils, contraceptive implants, full maternity services and carrying out child development assessment examinations. We work closely with other members of the Primary Health Care Team.

Our superb purpose built premises underwent extensive refurbishment and modernisation in 1997 and a further extension was completed in 2004. This has resulted in a comfortable and spacious environment for both patients and staff alike. There are parking facilities for twenty cars, including two for disabled patients. There is disabled access including a lift.

Notice Board

We will be holding walk-in clinics for seasonal flu vaccinations on the following dates:

SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 8.30 -11.30AM

TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER 12.00 - 2.30PM

TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER 3.00 - 4.45PM

THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 12.00 - 2.30PM

These clinics are held by the Practice Nurse and no appointment is necessary.

Anyone can get flu, however you're more vulnerable to it's effects if you fall into one or more of the following groups:

Chronic Respiratory Disease, Asthma, Chronic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Neurological Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Liver Disease and Low Immunity.

You should also have a flu vaccination if you are aged 65 and over, are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person or are a poultry worker.

If you are in any doubt about your condition  and whether or not you are included in any of the at-risk groups, please ask your Doctor or Nurse.  For more information visit the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk

 

 

 

Dr David Barratt will be joining the practice on 4th October as a replacement for Dr Thorn. He will be here on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week.
Extended Hours:

As well as our normal opening hours we are now offering pre booked appointments between 6.30pm and 8.00pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday and Friday evenings and also between the hours of 9.00am and 10.30am on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. These additional appointments are on a pre booked basis and are not designed for emergencies where the out of hours service is available.

We will be open during July, August and September 2010 on the following dates:

Friday 9th July
Saturday 10th July
Monday 12th July
Friday 23rd July
Saturday 24th July
Monday 26th July
Friday 13th August
Saturday 14th August
Monday 16th August
Friday 27th August
Saturday 28th August
Friday
10th September
Saturday 11th September
Monday 13th September
Friday 24th September
Saturday 25th September
Monday 27th September

If you wish to have an appointment during these hours please telephone us on 01803 323761and ask to speak to one of our Doctors.

 

penalty-noticeWhilst we have possibly the largest car park of any surgery in the bay area, there are many times when it is full.

To avoid a £30 parking fine please make sure that any on-road parking is beyond the allotments entrance where there are no parking restrictions.