The Croft Practice

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BBC Health News

Carter Cookson: Baby who needed new heart dies19 Jan 2019 23:27His parents, who lost their first son in 2013, say Carter Cookson has "gained his angel wings".
The pain of Tourette's: 'I'm always covered in bruises'20 Jan 2019 02:08Charity Tourettes Action has discovered that patients are facing long delays in diagnosis.
Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at hospital19 Jan 2019 18:17An investigation is under way after patients contracted a fungal infection associated with pigeon droppings.
Differences in GP access across England 'shocking'19 Jan 2019 01:54A BBC analysis suggests there is a shocking variation in access to GPs across England, doctors' leaders say.
Mental Health: Tougher checks before Superdrug Botox19 Jan 2019 14:27The high street retailer will check mental health of customers before giving Botox or fillers.
Pharmacists warn of a 'surge' in shortage of common medicines18 Jan 2019 08:12Patients in England are struggling to get hold of drugs such as painkillers and anti-depressants.

Doctors and Staff

The Doctors

Dr Richard Paterson	MB BS BSc (Hons) DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (King's College Hospital 1990)
Dr Susan Rose	MB BS MRCP DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (St George’s Hospital 1989)
Dr Andrew Bridger	MB BS BSc DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (St George’s Hospital 1987)
Dr Julia Medlock	MB BS BSc DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (London Hospital 1996)
Dr Elizabeth York	MB BS BSc DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (London Hospital 1996)
Dr Ruzanne Roux

Paramedic Practitioner

Michael Jones

Michael is available to help with home visits during the week. He is also able to see people with minor illnesses and acute problems in the surgery.

The Practice Manager

Mrs Judith Walker (MAMGP) is the practice manager and she may be able to help you with any administrative or non-medical aspects of the practice. She is available to discuss suggestions or complaints (compliments are always welcome!).

The Reception Team

Our receptionists are here to help you. They have a difficult job dealing with calls and enquiries. When you telephone for medical attention the receptionists may ask for a few details, and will treat what you tell them in the strictest confidence. They have been trained to make these enquiries so that we can help you in the most appropriate way.

Practice Nurses

Mrs Elaine Akehurst, RGN

Nicki Bradley, RGN

Kate Crook, ANP, Band 4

Mrs Jane Thomson, RGN

Mr Philip Wilkinson, RGN

The nurses are available Monday to Friday for procedures such as dressings, immunisations and travel advice, ear syringing, blood pressure checks etc. Appointments are also provided for disease management, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.

Phlebotomists / Healthcare Assistants

Mrs Sue Atkins

The phlebotomists, who are members of the National Association of Phlebotomists, are available to perform blood tests in the mornings.

Community Nurses

Community Nurses are responsible for nursing care in the community. They look after patients who are housebound with long- and short-term problems and following discharge from hospital.

Health Visitors

The health visitors are involved primarily with children from 0 – 5 years. There are several health clinics run in the locality; please ask a health visitor for details. They can be contacted on 01243 553866. If they are not available you may leave a message on an answerphone and your call will be returned at the first opportunity. Alternatively, you may contact the Family and Children's Centre (part of the Sure Start Programme) on 01243 642958 - Monday to Thursday.