Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are experts in medicines and how they are used. We are very fortunate to have a pharmacy team as they can help our doctors and nurses to spend more time with patients while they deal with the majority of medicine-related queries.

Our clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians deal with repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, common minor ailments, urgent medication requests and deal with medication for patients recently discharged from hospital.

Our GPs may ask our pharmacy team to get in touch with you if you take lots of medications from time to time. This is to review your symptoms and check they’re still the best medications to be on. Where better, newer alternatives are available, they’ll discuss this with you and your GP.

Our first contact physiotherapists are here to assess and diagnose any new aches, pains and injuries to your bones, joints and muscles. 

They offer expert advice on how best to manage your condition, arrange follow-up appointments and can refer you to a specialist for further treatment if necessary. They can also speak to the GP straightaway if you need any medication during your appointment.

Physiotherapists train for longer than GPs on issues with bones, joints and muscles so are the perfect specialists to see for these matters. Having a physiotherapist directly at your GP practice means you get seen quicker and recover faster.

First Contact Physio works at Park Practice on a Wednesday and College Road on a Thursday.

Our paramedics usually see patients who cannot get into the practice or who require an urgent home visit.

Trained in nursing and paramedic skills, they are qualified to deal with everyday health concerns from coughs and minor injuries to more serious conditions such as asthma or heart attacks.

During home visits, the paramedic can access your full GP record and advise if further treatment or specialist care from the hospital, is required. They report directly back to the GP with the outcome of the visit and any updates on any treatment and medication that was given.

As well as home visits, they help our practice teams manage urgent appointments as well as telephone triage. By doing so, they free up time for GPs to handle more complex medical cases in the practice and offer urgent advice over the phone for patients unsure of whether they need to go to A&E.