The General Practitioners
The six doctors are as follows:
Dr Amanda Doyle - MBChB DA, Manchester 1988, FP Cert
Particular interests in women's health and family planning. Member of Board of Blackpool Primary Care Group.
Qualifications Explained
Dr Janet Pollock - MBChB MRCGP DRCOG DCH, Glasgow 1985
Particular interests are women's health and child health.
Qualifications Explained
Dr Peter Smith - MBChB MRCGP, Manchester 1987. Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture, Western Australia.
Particular interests are health promotion, asthma and minor surgery.
Qualifications Explained
Dr David Cottam - MBChB DCCH PhD, Liverpool 1980
Particular interests are child health and antenatal care.
Qualifications Explained
Dr Ibrahim Salah - MB BCh, Cairo 1973, JCPTGP, London 1986, FP Cert Manchester 1987, Dip PD Cardiff 2000.
Particular interests are dermatology and minor surgery.
Qualifications Explained
Dr Neil Hartley-Smith - MB ChB MRCGP, Manchester 1996.
Particular interests are minor surgery and joint injections.
Qualifications Explained
Medical Centre Team
Practice Manager
Douglas Tweedy is manager and is responsible for the smooth running of the practice. We try our best to offer good service but sometimes we can get it wrong. If you wish to complain about any of the services that we offer he will investigate your complaint and attempt to resolve the problem. Full details of our complaints procedure are available at the reception desk.
Administration
Dorothy Hayes is secretary and is responsible for typing all letters and referrals for all doctors at the practice. She can be contacted between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by telephoning the main practice number 0844 477 8582.
Receptionists
The receptionists are fully trained and have a difficult job to perform. Please remember that if you are asked some apparently irritating questions, it is because we need to ascertain the urgency of some requests. The receptionists are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the doctors and nurses. If you are kept waiting it is because sometimes more time is needed with a patient than was originally allowed. We will try to keep you informed if there is a delay.
The Nurses
The nursing team is made up of the following:
Oonagh Potts, Kathryn Smith, Heather Hardy, Kathryn Hulme, Steve Wenman, Michelle Patterson and Donna Fern.
The team have a wide knowledge in the management of heart disease, diabetes, asthma and COPD. The nurses can be contacted through the reception team by telephoning 0844 477 8582 .
Pharmacy Practitioner
Magnus Hird, our practice pharmacist, is available to offer advice about medication problems, including side effects, to offer reviews of medication, to deal with problems relating to pain relief and for the treatment of minor illnesses and chronic diseases such as high blood pressure.
District Nurses
The experienced team of nurse care practitioners (district nurses) provide nursing care for housebound people. Following referral from the GP, hospital or other agencies, the nurse undertakes patient assessments. An individualised plan of care is developed in consultation with the patient, relatives or carers. If necessary, referrals are made to other agencies, for example, chiropody, social services or health visitors. District nurse clinics are held on Mondays 1.30 to 2.30pm Tuesdays 1.30 to 3.30pm and Fridays 10.00am to 12 noon (attendance by appointment only).
Health Visitors
The health visitors are involved with child health surveillance from birth to pre-school. They can be contacted at the medical centre or by answer phone on 344668. An open baby clinic is held on Tuesdays between 1.15 and 3.00pm. For vaccinations and immunisations, a clinic is held Thursdays between 1.30 and 4pm. They are also concerned with many other health aspects, from the young to the elderly. If you require help or information, please contact them.
Midwives
The midwives provide care of mother and child through pregnancy and postnatally. To contact them, please phone 306842 - ask for the ORANGE TEAM. A clinic is held in the practice on a Friday afternoon. Telephone the main practice number 0844 477 8582 for an appointment.
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