As an accredited training practice we also have doctors who are in their final 18 months of specialist training to become independent GPs themselves working with us. These doctors are fully qualified but are supervised by an experienced GP in the practice at all times. Our Registrars sometimes video record consultations as part of their training. This is subject to a strict confidentiality policy and the consultation is viewed only by the trainee themselves and the doctor supervising them before being erased. You will always be asked to sign a consent form when this is taking place- if you don't wish to participate in this you are free to decline and this will not affect your care in any way. We appreciate your co-operation as videoing consultations helps us train the next generation of GPs and ensure they are equipped with the skills they need. We also host Foundation doctors in their second year after graduation who work under the supervision of an experienced GP in the practice.

Our Nurse Practitioners are fully trained and have the experience to triage, manage, and prescribe for patients with a wide range of conditions. They also run specialist appointments for conditions such as Diabetes & High blood pressure.

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.

Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They can also perform certain dressing changes and see patients to support them with smoking cessation. Please ask at reception for more information about the healthcare assistants at our practices.

Physiotherapists now offer same day triage appointments available for any musculoskeletal problems. Phone reception early morning to book. There remains a self-referral pathway for community physiotherapy services for those with an ongoing need. In house physio appointments are also available when appropriate.

Within our Primary Care Network are our Social Prescribing Team. Kate is our Social Prescriber and our Health & Wellbeing Coach, Katie. They can support and help patients particularly with non-medical issues, lifestyle support and advice, signposting to community projects, advisory services and charitable organisations.

Our Pharmacy Team, led by Pharmacist, Radia, are shared with Trafalgar Medical Group Practice, linked to our Primary Care Network. They can deal with most prescription issues. They liaise with local community pharmacies and patients, update medications lists, and help with general medicines management.

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with financial claims, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits. We have a reception lead at each of our sites who will be pleased to help you if you have any questions. Our team are here to help, however they have a right to carry out their duties without fear of abuse or violence. We operate a zero tolerance policy in relation to violent or threatening behaviour and this can result in removal from our practice list.