These additional members of the team are experts in their fields and can see patients from within the Surgery. Our trained Administration staff may navigate your query or requirements towards the most appropriate professional to meet your needs.
PRACTICE PHARMACIST, LAURA SCOTT
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, LINDA JAMIESON
The Pharmacy team work in the Practice Monday to Friday.
Our Pharmacist supports the GP's dealing with many factors surrounding medicine prescribing.
The Pharmacist will also see patients from time to time if required and oversees specialised drug monitoring in the Practice.
SERIAL PRESCRIBING
Patients can now sign up for Serial Prescribing, which means that we will agree and dispense a full year's worth of your repeat prescription medicine.
This means that you no longer have to order via the Practice as the Pharmacist will
have this ready for you each time you are due to renew your supplies.
Speak to LINDA or RECEPTION about signing up.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, LINDA JAMIESON
The Pharmacy team work in the Practice Monday to Friday.
Our Pharmacist supports the GP's dealing with many factors surrounding medicine prescribing.
The Pharmacist will also see patients from time to time if required and oversees specialised drug monitoring in the Practice.
SERIAL PRESCRIBING
Patients can now sign up for Serial Prescribing, which means that we will agree and dispense a full year's worth of your repeat prescription medicine.
This means that you no longer have to order via the Practice as the Pharmacist will
have this ready for you each time you are due to renew your supplies.
Speak to LINDA or RECEPTION about signing up.
Mental Health Practitioner
If you are between the age of 18-64 and have a non-urgent mental health problem, then make an appointment with our mental health nurse practitioner (MHP) – Lindsey de Saint Do, who can see you for assessment of your mental health and further signpost or refer you to other services. You do not need a GP referral, just book via Reception!
The MHP service will provide:
If you are already known to mental health services you should contact your local health team directly.
If you are between the age of 18-64 and have a non-urgent mental health problem, then make an appointment with our mental health nurse practitioner (MHP) – Lindsey de Saint Do, who can see you for assessment of your mental health and further signpost or refer you to other services. You do not need a GP referral, just book via Reception!
The MHP service will provide:
- Possible telephone triage to ascertain clinical need/priority
- Face to face mental health screening/assessment appointments
- Sign posting/ onward referral to the most appropriate service
- Psycho education for patients
- Fit notes
- Prescriptions
If you are already known to mental health services you should contact your local health team directly.
Community Link Practitioner
Emma Jane Hannah is our Community Links Practitioner (CLP) and appointments are available in the surgery. Emma Jane is here to help you improve your health and wellbeing by connecting you with activities and services in your area. You do not need a GP referral to see Emma Jane. We can book an appointment for you at Reception or by phoning 01292 611835.
Some areas they can signpost you to include:
Emma Jane Hannah is our Community Links Practitioner (CLP) and appointments are available in the surgery. Emma Jane is here to help you improve your health and wellbeing by connecting you with activities and services in your area. You do not need a GP referral to see Emma Jane. We can book an appointment for you at Reception or by phoning 01292 611835.
Some areas they can signpost you to include:
- Training, volunteering and employment
- Self-management groups for health conditions
- Money and welfare issues
- Local activities and hobby groups
- Housing issues