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PARTNERS

• Dr Stephen Bolsher (GMC number 1347184)
  BSc (Hons) 1972 St Andrews MBChB, T (GP) 1975 Dundee
   
• Dr Brian Hammersley (GMC number 2383921)
  BMedSci.BMBS, FRCGP 1977 Nottingham
   
• Dr David Thornhill (GMC number 2630740)
  MBChB, FRCGP 1980 Sheffield
   
• Dr Ann Cockburn (GMC number 2607526)
  MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP 1982 Bristol
   
• Dr Elaine Maddock (GMC number 2921657)
  MA, MBBS, DRCOG, MRCGP 1984 Cambridge, London
   
• Dr Caroline White (GMC number 4539793) - On Maternity Leave
  BM, BS, DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP 1998 Nottingham
   
• Dr Katherine Evans (GMC number 4526573) - On Maternity Leave
  MBChB, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFFP 1998 Sheffield
   

GP REGISTRARS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS

Our practice is a training practice involved in teaching medical students. We also have qualified doctors, GP registrars, who are training in general practice and working with us for 6 or 12 months. They are learning general practice and always have a lot to offer us from their recent hospital experience. You will therefore see new faces at the practice and sometimes another doctor sitting in with your own GP. If a doctor is teaching and you wish to see your doctor alone this will be arranged.

PRACTICE MANAGER

• Martin Rowlatt BSc (Hons) PG Dip App Comp

The practice manager looks after the day-to-day management of the practice. He is available to discuss any complaints that have not been satisfied with the reception manager.

Reception Manager

• Julie Hill

The reception manager looks after the day-to-day running of the reception and its staff and is always available to discuss any concerns or ideas with patients.

RECEPTIONISTS

Our receptionists are approachable and are able to answer many of your queries. They will act as a link between you and other members of the team. If you are in doubt about anything please ask a receptionist for help. Our staff always aim to be courteous and to facilitate the smooth running of the practice.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

• Carol Pape RGN, PGDip, MSc

A nurse practitioner is an experienced nurse who has undergone further training at degree level. Through a formal education programme, the nurse practitioner acquires the knowledge and clinical skills to enable her to treat a wide variety of health problems in much the same way as a doctor would do. She is also able to prescribe medication and refer to the hospital if required.

Carol is available:
Monday – Friday from 8:40am – 11:50 am and 1pm – 3 pm for same day and pre-bookable appointments.

PRACTICE NURSES

• Mrs Siobain Kemple RGN
   
• Mrs Rosie Graham RGN
   
• Mrs Julie Buchan RGN
   
• Mrs Jayne Wake RGN

Our practice nurses are available by appointment. They look after much of the ongoing (chronic) illness such as:

It may therefore be more appropriate to see the nurse rather than the doctor. Please ask the receptionists if you are not sure. The practice nurses are available between 8.30am and 6.15pm Monday to Friday.

COMMUNITY (DISTRICT) NURSES

The community nurses are based at Arnold Health Centre and are available for home visiting, when necessary, and for general nursing advice. They also run a continence clinic and leg ulcer clinic. They can be contacted via the surgery or on Tel: 967 0888

HEALTH VISITORS

The health visitors deal mainly with children under the age of five and their families. They are always present at Wednesday afternoon child health/immunisation clinic. They can be contacted via the surgery or at Arnold Health Centre Tel: 967 0888

COMMUNITY MIDWIVES

The community midwives hold antenatal clinics on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
They are always available for advice either via the surgery or on Tel: 967 0888 (9.00am- 5.00pm) or on Tel: 929 9771 (out of hours).

COMMUNITY PHYSIOTHERAPY

The community physiotherapist will assess, advise and treat patients either at Arnold Health Centre or at home if appropriate. Referral is via your GP.

CHIROPODY

Chiropody is available at Arnold Health Centre and Daybrook Health Centre. Referral is via the practice nurse or your GP.

COMMUNITY PHARMACIST

The community pharmacist at your local chemist is able to provide you with advice about treatment of minor illness. They can also help with many questions you may have about the medication that your GP or hospital doctor has prescribed.