Your GP practice is open and here for you and your family.
In order to provide the right care at the right time, all GP practices are changing how they work. In a GP practice you will now find a wider team of specialists and professionals working together to help and care for you. The larger practice team is designed to best manage the very busy workload and the range of health needs that people have. You may get referred to the most appropriate member of the team to provide the support you need.
You can find out more about this below:
Medical Receptionists: Our receptionists are the first point of contact for many patients. They play a crucial role in ensuring smooth appointment bookings, managing phone calls, and providing essential administrative support. This frees up clinical staff to focus on patient care and improves the overall patient experience.
GPs: Our GPs are highly trained doctors who provide a wide range of medical services, from diagnosing and treating illnesses to providing ongoing care for chronic conditions.
Practice Nurses: Our nurses are highly skilled and can manage a wide range of health issues, such as vaccinations, chronic disease management (diabetes, asthma), family planning, and travel advice. This frees up GP time for more complex cases and ensures you receive efficient and timely care.
Healthcare Assistants: Our healthcare assistants play a vital role in supporting our clinical teams. They assist with tasks such as taking blood pressure, performing ECGs, and administering injections.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners: Our Advanced Nurse Practitioners are highly qualified nurses with extended skills and training. They can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions independently, including minor injuries, infections, and some long-term conditions. This improves access to care and reduces waiting times for patients.
Clinical Pharmacists: Our practice pharmacists provide expert advice on medication and provide structured medication reviews. This ensures you receive safe and effective medication and minimises potential drug interactions.
Pharmacy Technicians: Our pharmacy technicians support our clinical pharmacists in a variety of ways, including dispensing medications, providing advice on medication adherence, and assisting with clinical audits.
Social Prescribers: Our social prescribers connect patients with local community services and support networks that can address their social needs and improve their overall well-being. This can lead to better health outcomes for patients and reduce the burden on the NHS.
Physiotherapists: Our physiotherapists assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions, providing advice and exercises to help you manage pain and improve your mobility. This can prevent unnecessary referrals to hospitals and improve patient quality of life.
Mental Health Practitioners: Our mental health practitioners provide support and treatment for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and stress. This improves access to mental health services and can help patients to manage their conditions more effectively.
Paramedic Practitioners: Our paramedic practitioners bring their emergency care expertise to the primary care setting, providing urgent and emergency care to patients. This ensures that patients receive timely and appropriate care for acute conditions.
Podiatrists: Our podiatrists provide expert care for foot health problems, including corns, calluses, and fungal nail infections. This can prevent complications and improve patients’ mobility and quality of life.