Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears. Please check with reception when booking your appointment that the nurse can offer the service you require.

Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as blood pressure measurement, NHS health checks and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.

The receptionists are your link with the rest of the practice. They may need to ask you medical details in order to work effectively. All information given to them is treated in confidence. We are proud to have a great team of efficient and courteous receptionists, however please be aware that they have a very tough job trying to balance the needs of all. We therefore insist that they are in turn treated in a courteous manner. Abusive or violent behaviour towards a staff member will prompt removal from the list.

Community Nurses and Health Visitors are attached to the Practice.