Practice Nurses

Practice Nurse Surgeries

There are many conditions, which do not require a doctor’s appointment, and our nurses can treat them both effectively and efficiently. Amongst these conditions are:

• All aspects of family planning, including emergency contraception (the morning after pill)
• Blood pressure measurement
• Blocked ears and wax
• Advice on minor injuries
• Dressings and removal of stitches
• Health and well person checks
• Diet and weight monitoring
• Asthma and chronic bronchitis care
• Travel advice and injections
• Routine vaccinations  (excluding TB)
• Ring pessary fittings and changes
• Over 75s health checks
• Cervical smears and vaginal swabs
• Cautery procedures
  

If you need to see the nurse, the receptionist will ask the reason, so that enough time can be booked with the nurse and any necessary forms or equipment can be prepared.

The Nursing Team

Our highly qualified nurses deal with a range of conditions and health concerns. They diagnose and plan care, including prescribing a range of medicines. They are experts in many areas of chronic disease management such as Asthma, COPD, CHD and Diabetes.

Nurse Practitioners

We have a team of two nurse practitioners, Julia and Denise. The nurse practitioners are highly trained to deal with most minor illnesses. They run their own surgeries and they can diagnose, treat and prescribe for their patients.

Practice Nurses

We have a team of three practices nurses. Hilary (Diabetes), Tracey (CHD) and Julie. The nurses are available by appointmentfor consultation on all nursing matters.