MB, ChB - 1996

Staatsexamen in Medicine (Germany) 1997

Dawn treats the following conditions for patients aged 8 years old and over:

Breathing and Ears

Coughs, Colds, Flu, Sore throat, Sinusitis, Hay-fever, Ear problems, Asthma, COPD.

Eyes

Conjunctivitis

Bones and Circulation

Minor injuries, Acute back pain, Sprains, DVT, Leg pain.

Skin              

Rashes, Boils, Warts, Insect bites, Eczema, Cold sores, Asthletes foot.

Stomach and Digestion

Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Constipation, Thread-worms, Abdominal pain, Piles.

Urinary Conditions

Urine infection, Thrush, Vaginal discharge, Cystitis (Also for men).

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.

Linda is the prescriptions clerk at the practice although all of the reception team are able to issue repeat prescriptions.

Linda's role is to deal with more complex prescription queries and requests from patients and chemists, working mainly with Sarah.

Linda works full time at the practice.

Kayleigh is a medical receptionist at the practice but also supports the practice manager with attending IT meetings and seminars as well as the reception manager with ensuring patients are recalled for their required reviews.

Kayleigh works full time at the practice.

Helen works part-time as a medical receptionist and also looks after the carers' register.

If you care for anyone who could not manage without your support, please let any practice member know so Helen can update the records accordingly and offer you the appropriate level of support available to you.

Pam is the designated secretary for the practice however, on Thursdays and Fridays and when she is on leave, Rachael covers Pam's post.