WELCOME TO THE PRACTICE
This website
has been designed to tell you about the practice and the services that we offer.
Please read it carefully. We trust that you will find it helpful and informative.
Opening Times
Reception
Reception is open: 8.00am - 6.30pm Monday - Friday.
Consultation Times
| Morning
surgeries |
8.30
- 11.30am |
Monday
- Friday |
| Afternoon
surgeries |
2.30
- 5.50pm |
Monday
- Friday |
| Consultation
times may vary between doctors. |
Practice
History
The practice was founded
in 1969 to serve this area of the enlarging new town. Dr Rolfe was the first
doctor to be appointed to the practice and, as it expanded, Dr Leslie Southgate
joined the partnership. The practice was housed in temporary premises, in an
ordinary terraced house at 2 Durham Road and the health visitors were housed
next door at 4 Durham Road. Dr Rolfe and Dr Southgate left the practice in 1971.
At that time Dr George took over the practice and was joined soon after by Dr
Shareef and Dr Zaidi.
The practice moved
to the existing health centre in 1974. At that time it was a brand new purpose-built
health centre and it was a great benefit to have all the health care workers
based in the same premises. Since then, we have continued to ensure that the
health centre retains its status as a modern facility with treatment rooms, consulting
rooms and offices all presenting a high standard that reflects their fitness
for purpose.
Dr Amanda Wilson joined the practice in 1988. Dr George retired from the practice in 1996 after 25 years' service to the practice. Dr Chris Saunders joined the practice in 1996 and took over the care of Dr George's patients. dr Delany and Dr Brooke joined the practice in 2000 when Dr Shareef retired. Dr Zaidi retired from the practice at the end of 2004 and Dr Amanda Flowers joined the practice in August 2005. Dr Flowers left the practice in 2008 to be replaced by Dr Alison Holt. The practice now also covers the new development of Great Ashby.
Out
of Hours Calls
This
practice uses the doctor deputising service "Hertdoc" when the surgery
is closed. If you require a doctor please ring the surgery number (01438) 747064
and your call will be automatically diverted to the deputising service.
Casualty
If you suffer an accident or injury and require urgent medical help, please
attend the Accident and Emergency Department at the Lister Hospital - telephone
(01438) 314333.
Disabled Access
There is suitable access for disabled persons and a disabled persons' toilet
is available in the main reception area.
Car Parking
There are two car parks available, one situated at the front of the shopping
area and one at the side of the health centre.
FREEDOM
OF INFORMATION – PUBLICATION SCHEME
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 obliges the practice to produce a Publication
Scheme. A Publication Scheme is a guide to the ‘classes’ of information
the practice intends to routinely make available.
This scheme is available from reception.
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