There are currently twenty practices attached to the scheme. These are located in urban, semi-rural and rural areas of Gwent and South Powys. You will find enthusiastic trainers and friendly staff at all the practices.

PROFILES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRACTICES AND ARE LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

• Abersychan Surgery, Abersychan, Pontypool
• Beechwood Surgery, Newport
• Brecon Medical Group Practice, Brecon
• Chapelwood Surgery, Rogerstone
• Clark Avenue Surgery, Cwmbran
• Cwmbran Village Surgery, Cwmbran
• Dixton Surgery, Monmouth
• Fairwater Surgery, Cwmbran
• Glanrhyd Surgery, Riverside, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale
• Grange Clinic, Malpas
• Gray Hill Surgery, Caldicot
• Haygarth Surgery, Hay on Wye and Talgarth
• Old Station Surgery, Abergavenny
• Panteg Surgery, Pontypool (no profile as yet)
• Rhymney
• Risca Surgery, Risca
• St. David's Clinic, Newport
• St. Julian's Medical Centre, Newport
• Tudor Gate Surgery, Abergavenny
• Ty Bryn Surgery, Trethomas, Caerphilly
• Wellspring Medical Centre, Risca

It is scheme policy to encourage you to choose you own practice. Contact the trainers or practice manager directly and arrange to visit those practices which appeal to you. Once you and your trainer have agreed a placement, email the scheme administrator and programme director to confirm your intentions, stating the name of the practice and your trainer. This is important as some practices have more than one trainer and you need to be linked to a particular trainer who will then have access to your departmental information.  Please ask your  trainer to do the same. The website will then be updated.

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Abersychan Surgery                            

Website www.abersychan.demon.co.uk

Trainers  Names:

• Dr. Diane Edwards
• Dr Fran Machado
• Dr Stephanie Balboa
• Dr Debbie Evans
• Dr Eleri Roberts

Practice Profile

Location and Practice Area

Abersychan is situated in North Torfaen. It is within easy reach of both Abergavenny, Newport and Cardif allowing for access to both Postgraduate Centres at Nevill Hall and Royal Gwent Hospitals. Our practice area extends from Blaenavon in the north to Sebastopol in the south. We have branch surgeries in Trevethin and Garndiffaith that provide excellent care to some of Wales most deprived communities. Our main surgery is based in the village of Abersychan.

Partner Profiles

Abersychan has 8 partners. A short profile is presented below for each partner.

Peter Davies

• Senior Partner:
• Special interest in Assessment for Disability Payments
• Minor operations.

Douglas Dare

• Chairman Torfaen LHB
• Previous course organiser Gwent VTS
• Previously GP assistants scheme organiser
• Royal College of General Practitioners Examiner

Has Joshi

• Previous course organiser Gwent VTS
• Royal College of General Practitioners Examiner
• Member of PMETB
• Minor operations

Diane Edwards

• GP trainer
• Women’s and Children’s Health

Francisco Machado 

• GP Trainer and Audit Assessor for Wales.
• Prevously Welsh New Principals Course Organiser
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Former Course Organiser for this training Scheme.

Stephanie Balboa

• Child Health
• Media “doc”. The doctor on The Ferret on Health on HTV Wales.
• GP Training
• Gwent LMC member
• Staff Liaison partner

Geraint Jenkins

• QOF Lead
• F2 supervisor for pilot study
• Child Health

Deborah Evans

• Womens and Child Health
• Training

Eleri Roberts

• Child Health
• Prescribing
• Trainining

Mark Lavis

• Sessional Locum in the practice.
• Previously a A/E consultant

GP training at Abersychan

Abersychan has a long tradition of providing GP training for registrars based in North and South Gwent. For a number of years we have been able to accommodate two registrars at the same time. Despite the practice having five GP trainers, all members of the primary health care team are involved in GP training.

Regular educational meetings take place “in-house” and the practice is preparing for “Fellowship of the RCGP by Assessment”. A number of partners are completing their personal professional development portfolio.

GP registrars have on average 3 hours protected teaching time per week. Particular interest within the practice includes:

• Communication skills
• Information technology
• Reflective learning
• Evidence Based Medicine
• Minor operative techniques

GP registrars are able to call upon the experience of two RCGP examiners in preparation for the MRCGP entrance exam.

We now have 5 partners who are trainers in addition to two who were trainers for a number of years. We regularly have medical students and have taken part in the F2 pilot and nMRCGP pilot studies.

For further information regarding educational resources at Abersychan please visit our website.

GP registrar duties

GP registrars are a valued part of our practice team. A typical weeks duties are presented below

Each surgery is booked at no less than 10 minute intervals for a maximum of one and a half hours. At the end of surgery all doctors may need to do house calls. One afternoon per week the GP registrar shares the on-call with a partner. Saturday morning surgery is shared with a partner. The Practice uses Deputising Services for out-of-hours cover, but the Registrars are exposed to an adequate amount of experience in managing General Practice emergencies under supervision as stipulated in the regulations.

Surgeries

Monday Surgery 9 to 10.30 Surgery 3 - 5.30

Tuesday Surgery 9 to 10.30 Half Day

Wednesday Surgery 9 to 10.30 Surgery 4 – 5.30

Thursday Surgery 9 to 10.30 Half Day/Half day release

Friday Surgery 9 to 10.30 Surgery 3 – 5.30

Visiting our practice

If you are interested in finding out more about Abersychan or would like to visit our practice please contact our practice manager.

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Beechwood Surgery

371-373 Chepstow Road

Newport

South Wales                                                                      

NP9 8HL                                                                                                                               

Telephone 01633 277771

Fax 01633 290631

Website www.beechw-d.demon.co.uk

Trainers

Adrian Carr

Neil Statham

Practice Profile

Partners:

Dr. A. E. Gray

Dr. A. W. R. Carr                                                           

Dr. N. A. Statham

Dr. J. M. Lavric

Dr. K. U. Griffiths

Dr. J. L. Abbey

Dr. E. W. Jones

Dr. M. I. Echeveste

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REGISTRAR’S CLINICAL TIMETABLE

AM SURGERY 11.30-12.00 REVIEW OF MORNING SURGERY HOUSE CALLS PM

MONDAY 9.00 – 11.00

REVIEW OF CASE NOTES 11.30 ONWARDS 1.30 – 3.00 INFANT WELFARE CLINIC (OPTIONAL)

SURGERY 2.00 – 4.00

TUESDAY 9.00-11.00 REVIEW OF CASE NOTES 11.30 ONWARDS

HALF DAY

WEDNESDAY 9.00 – 11.00 REVIEW OF CASE NOTES 11.30 ONWARDS

SURGERY 2.00 – 4.00

THURSDAY 9.00-11.00 – JOINT SURGERY WITH TRAINER 11.30 ONWARDS V.T.S 2.00-5.00PM

NEVILL HALL OR ROYAL GWENT POSTGRAD CENTRE

FRIDAY 9.00-11.00 11.30-12.30 TUTORIAL 12.30 ONWARDS 2.00 – 4.00 SURGERY

DEVELOPMENTAL CLINIC 2.00-4.00 (OPTIONAL)

One day a week will be taken with on call: the afternoon surgery will be for urgent cases only. The day will rotate on a weekly basis i.e. Monday to Tuesday and so on.

TEACHING TIMETABLE

The first 2-4 weeks of the attachment is taken up with an induction programme during which the GP Registrar will spend time with all members of the Primary Healthcare Team. This will include sessions with all the 8 partners in the Practice. Following this period the GP Registrar will have a regular weekly joint surgery with the Trainer, as well as daily random and problem case analyses. There is also a formal weekly tutorial – the topics chosen will be dictated by needs analysis assessments.

Concurrently the Registrar will undertake an audit as well as video analysis of their consultations.

There is  an on call commitment with a Partner once a week (Monday to Friday). This will give the Registrar excellent experience in dealing with acute medicine.

During the 6 or 12 months, there will be opportunities to participate in Minor Op, Diabetic, Ante Natal, Infant & Developmental and Acupuncture Clinics. There will also be sessions with the Chiropodist, Dietician, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care, Treatment Room and District Nurses.

Each Thursday afternoon the Registrar will be expected to attend the Gwent & South Powys Postgraduate Course at the Royal Gwent or Nevill Hall Postgraduate Centre.

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Brecon Medical Group Practice

Main Surgery:     Ty Henry Vaughan Surgery,  Bridge St. Brecon LD38AH

Branch Surgery:  Sennybridge Surgery, Defynnog Rd. Sennybridge LD38RU

The Brecon Beacons

Telephone: 01874 622121                                 Fax: 01874 623742

Trainers:

Julie Keely

...........................WELCOME TO A VERY DIFFERENT PRACTICE..............................

In these days of modern practice, many GPs strive to be GPwSIs (GPs with special interests). We are the original of the species! All GPs have additional qualifications and provide specialist services for patients.

The practice has always had close links with Brecon War Memorial Hospital, our local community hospital. We are proud to look after our own in-patients there and to provide hospital services in cardiology, gastroenterology, anaesthetics, general surgery, gynaecology and palliative care. We also cover the hospital minor injuries unit and support for the emergency nurse practitioners. There are regular out-patient clinics in all specialities which provide you with an excellent opportunity to learn about most areas of practice.

We are a large team of 9 partners, 2 salaried GPs and a large complement of attached administrative and reception staff, practice nurses and health care assistants. The extended team of district nurses and health visitors are all based on site.

We work well as a team and maintain our sense of humour and enthusiasism.  

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

• An opportunity to learn about all aspects of general practice.
• Excellent teaching from a highly skilled team.
• A chance to attend any clinics to meet your learning needs.
• Develop skills in cardiology, endoscopy, general surgery, minor injuries and casualty, colposcopy, minor surgery and palliative care.
• We are also a family planning practical training centre and you can undertake your sessions in the practice.
• One of the Programme Directors for the Gwent and South Powys GP Scheme works here, so there are lots of tips available on current issues in training (at least some say that is an advantage!).
• The practice has a full range of specialist in-house clinics for all chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, COPD and we do a lot of minor surgery procedures..... Experience all of these.
• Out of Hours training for the area is currently based in Brecon and most of the clinical supervisors work in the practice.
• The day hospice is located next door to the surgery.
• A chance to learn a lot and have some fun at work and lots of time to explore local outdoor pursuits.

ALL THIS IN THE HEART OF THE BEAUTIFUL BRECON BEACONS....

COME AND CHECK US OUT.

Contacts:

Rich Wootten , Practice Manager.  rich.wootten@gp-w96003.wales.nhs.uk

Tel: 01874 622121

or

Julie Keely, GP Trainer and Programme Director, Gwent and South Powys GP Training Scheme (sadly now the correct title, but formerly known as your Course Organiser!!)                                    keelyjulie@yahoo.co.uk

Tel: 01874 622121

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PRACTICE SEE OUR WEBSITE

www.breconmedicalgroup.co.uk

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Chapelwood Surgery

Address:

Chapel Wood Surgery

Rogerstone.

Telephone 01633 890800                                                                                               

Fax 01633890810                                                                                                           

Website www.therogerstonepractice.co.uk

Trainers Names:

Rod Ashton

Brian Gallagher

Picture of Rogerstone Area

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Practice Profile

Contacts for Vocational training purposes :

Mr Roger Forbes (manager), Dr R.Ashton (Trainer)

Partners: Male: Drs Ashton, Phillips,Gallagher, Pemberton Female: Dr Hurle

Where are we: We are the closest Gwent practice to Cardiff.

From J28 M4 head north half a mile ( towards Bassaleg) and at the first round about take the last exit marked for “Pye corner” . At the lights turn left under the railway bridge and we are on the right after 800m. 12 minutes from UHW if there’s no traffic.

Facilities for registrars : ample parking, own consultation room in purpose built premises. EMIS PCS integrated computer system with flat screen on desk. Paperless/light office. Full ancillary and nursing support. District nurses ,Health visitors, osteopath , chiropodist, dietician , midwives and counsellor on site . Meeting room, lounge, kitchen , shower. Library. CDROMs, Videos. Suburban practice experience. Training practice since 1976.Teaching opportunities with all the partners, all with different areas of expertise. Limited travelling due to small practice area.Medical students attached which you may be involved in teaching.

Typical week.

Monday – 8.30-6 ( including a tuition session/surgery in the afternoon)

Tuesday 8.30-6

Wednesday – half day

Thursday- half day release at Postgraduate Centre

Friday 8.30-6 (including a tuition session/meeting/surgery in the afternoon).

Occasional out of hours work via the Local Health Board

Why us?

We are so close to Cardiff. We find that most registrars live in Cardiff and can get to work here without much travelling time. The Gwent VTS scheme has the best MRCGP pass rates in Wales. We are a committed and established training practice with young GP principals. Hope to see you soon.

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Clark Avenue Surgery

Clark Avenue, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, NP44 1RY

Tel: 01633 482733  Fax 01633 867758

Trainer:  Dr Bryan Hughes

Website  www.clarkavenuesurgery.co.uk

We are a modern dynamic practice comprising 5 GPs covering a population of 6600 patients.  We have an active primary care team and a full complement of ancillary staff.

The practice is paperless, has excellent IT facilities and has embraced the opportunities and changes of the nGMS contract.  We run a full complement of weekly chronic disease clinics and regular minor surgery, contraception, cytology and child health surveillance clinics.

Location

Cwmbran is less than 20 mins from Cardiff and 5 minutes drive from the M4.  it is within easy reach of both Postgraduate Centres at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny and the Royal Gwent Hospital.

The practice comprises of modern, spacious purpose built premises with good parking facilities.

Training

The practice is involved in early years undergraduate training for 1st year and 3rd year medical students.  Dr Bryan Hughes will be your trainer  and all members of the Primary Health Care team will be actively involved in training during your time at the practice.

Your weekly rota will of course include protected time for teaching and personal development.

We hold regular educational meetings including social evening meetings and you will be welcome to attend and contribute.

You will be encouraged to take part in all aspects of practice life and to be part of the team.

Contacts

Louise Macalast, Practice Manager 01633 482733

Louise.Macalast@gp-w93028.wales.nhs.uk

Dr Bryan Hughes

Bryan.Hughes@gp-w93028.wales.nhs.uk

Please feel free to contact for more information or to arrange a visit.

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 Cwmbran Village Surgery

Address:

Victoria Street  

Old Cwmbran

Torfaen

NP44 3JS                                                                                                                                

Telephone 01633 872027                   

Fax 01633 860234

Website www.cwmbranvillagesurgery.co.uk

Trainers:

Dr Peter Rowlands

Dr Janet Badger

Dr Sasha Robinson

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Picture of Cwmbran Boating Lake

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Practice Profile

Location and Practice Area

Cwmbran Village Surgery is situated in the centre of Cwmbran less than 20 minutes drive from Cardiff and 5 minutes drive from the M4. It is within easy reach of both Postgraduate Centres, based at Neville Hall Hospital, Abergavenny, and the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. Our practice area is largely confined to the town of Cwmbran and its surrounding villages. It enjoys the benefit of a large parking facility, and this combined with its compact geographical area, ensures easy access for our patients and a short journey time for any home visits.

GP training at Cwmbran Village Surgery

Cwmbran Village Surgery has enjoyed the process of facilitating the training of ‘Tomorrows Doctors’ since 1995. In addition to our involvement in GP Registrar training we have provided a stimulating educational environment for ‘GP Specialist Registrars’ and Undergraduate Medical Students from years 3 and 5. Though there are three ‘designated trainers’, all partners are actively and keenly involved in the education process. It will be seen from the short CVs of the partners  that all are actively involved in the education process from undergraduate level through to ‘continuing professional development’ and each has there own specialist area of strength thus providing the opportunity for a good ‘all round’ educational experience.

It must be emphasized that the education process extends far beyond that provided by the partners alone and the ethos of continual learning pervades the whole of the primary health care team. Registrars joining this primary health care team will also notice the benefits of working with a stable and skilled workforce that maximizes the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in an atmosphere that is relaxed and enjoyable. One of the underpinning philosophies of this practice is that ‘Education is Fun’ and it is a recurrent observation of many of those that have been involved in this practice. Consequently, many who have come to us for their first six months of training have requested to return for their second six months and some have even chosen to stay for good!

GP registrars have on average 4 hours protected teaching time per week. Particular strengths on offer within this practice include:

• Audit and Research

• Communication skills

• Video assessments

• How to pass the MRCGP exam

• Portfolio education / Reflective learning

• General Practice Surgical procedures

• Dermatology

• IT

• GP Politics

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Partner Profiles

Cwmbran Village Surgery has 7 partners. A short profile is presented below for each partner.

Peter Rowlands

• Special interest in Medical Education, Geriatric Medicine and ENT
• GP Registrar trainer since 1995
• Honorary Lecturer in Undergraduate Medicine
• Development of the Masters Course in Primary Care
• Staff Liaison GP
• Diploma in Medical Education
• MRCGP

Christopher Price

• Special interests in Surgery in Primary Care and Dermatology
• Associate Dean in Postgraduate Medical Education in General Practice
• Chairman of TRIP
• GP Registrar trainer since 2001
• Gwent LMC member
• Runs a course in GP Minor Surgery
• Runs a GP trainers course
• Diploma in Medical Education
• MRCGP
• ILTM

Lucy Allen

• Special interests in General Medicine and Female Health
• GP representative on the LHB
• CPD coordinator for Monmouthshire and Blaenau Gwent
• Currently undertaking Certificate in Medical Education
• MRCGP

Adrian Edwards

• Special Interests in Research, Audit, Systemic Reviews, Risk Communication and Shared Decision Making.
• Professor in Primary Care, University of Wales, Cardiff
• Clinical Governance lead for Torfaen LHB
• MRCGP, MRCP, PhD

Janet Badger

• Special Interest in Child, Adolescent and Female Health
• GP Trainer since 2003
• LMC representative on Child Protection Committee
• MRCGP (with Distinction)
• Former Course Organiser for this scheme. 

 Sasha Robinson

• Special Interests in Dermatology
• Women's Health
• Medical Education
• ST2 educational supervisor
• GP Trainer since 2001
• Current Programme Director for this scheme
• MB BS, FPcert, DRCOG, MRCGP, Dip in Practical Dermatology
• GP appriaser

Dr S Morgan

Awaiting Details

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Other Members of Staff:

• Andrew Langley – Practice Manager

• Gill Elliott – Practice nurse

• Sue Paling – Practice nurse

• Sian Whitcombe – Practice Administrator

• Kay Bielski – Secretary / Nurse technician

• Amanda Lewis – Nurse technician / Receptionist

• Rachel Larder – Nurse technician / Receptionist

• Rachel Lewis - Nurse technician / Receptionist

• Jane Lyons - Nurse technician / Receptionist

• Jan Williams - Nurse technician / Receptionist / Audit assistant

• Emma Webster – Receptionist

• Laura Bond – Receptionist

Attached:

• Rachel Morgan – Health Visitor

• Gwyneth Jelley – Health Visitor

• Alfred Allowo Fella – District Nurse

• Sue Tucker – Midwife

Visiting our practice

If you are interested in finding out more about Cwmbran Village Surgery or would like to visit our practice please contact our practice manager, Andrew Langley or request to speak Dr. Peter Rowlands,  Dr. Janet Badger or Dr Sasha Robinson  (Tel. No. 01633 872027)

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Dixton Surgery ,                                         

Dixton Road,

Monmouthshire                                                                                       

NP25 3PL

Telephone 01600 712152

Fax 01600 772634

Trainer Name

Dr Brian Harries

Monnow Bridge, Monmouth

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Practice Profile

Dixton Surgery is a busy, dispensing practice situated on the edge of Monmouth.  We are a border practice, so have patients and secondary care providers in both Wales and England.  We are a rural practice so have a large practice area covering a large part of the beautiful north Monmouthshire countryside entering into Herefordshire and Goucestershire along the River Wye.

Our practice has a growing population of 3,700 patients, with an interesting mix of town and country, the young and old, the wealthy and the poor.  We are high QOF achievers, we offer a wide selection of Local, Directed and Enhanced Services.  The Practice shares the clinical leadership and medical staffing of the local hospital.

The Practice has three Partners.  Dr Brian Harries is the Senior Partner and Trainer.  He has been with Dixton Surgery since 1992 and his special interests are Sports Medicine, Drug Abuse and CHD.  His two part-time partners are Dr Shiu Chan who joined the practice in 2006 and Dr Lois Harris who joined in 2008.  Dr Chan's special interests are Child and Adolescent Health including  Special Needs and Women's Health which are also Dr Harris interests as well as Diabetes.

Both Dr Chan and Dr Harris are are tutors for Medical Students.

Our premises are small and cramped but are well planned and up to date and the Registrar has their own consulting room.  The practice uses Emis PCS.

Registrars are welcomed as a valuable member of the clinical team and are expected to provide general practitioner services alongside the Partners, Nurse Practitioner and Practice Nurses.  Dr Harries ensures that the pace and content of the training is appropriate, and provides guidance and encouragement throughout the placement.  Those with special interests are encouraged and supported with development.

Sarah Harries is the Practice Manager who has worked at the surgery since 2004.  She has helped many Registrars through their placement at the surgery and will be happy to talk to you about the surgery.

Please see our website for more information about us together with contact details.

www.dixtonsurgery.co.uk

 Fairwater Surgery

Address:

Fairwater Surgery

Fairwater Medical Centre                                                                             

Fairwater

Cwmbran

NP44 4TA

Telephone 01633 869544                                  

Trainer Name

Dr M Thurgood

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A scene near Cwmbran

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Practice Profile

Dr R.K. Sharma (Tutor for year 1 medical students) 

Dr M.C. Thurgood (trainer & nMRCGP examiner)

Dr E.J. Allen (Foundation year 2 supervisor)

Dr Briony Read

We welcome an informal visit if you are interested in training here.

Cwmbran is just north of Newport in easy reach of Newport, Cardiff & Abergavenny. There are good road links to the M4.

Fairwater Medical Centre is an established training practice of 6 years experience.  List size 6100.  Workload is not light but certainly manageable. 

• their own consulting room.

• regular on call day during hours.

The practice has:

• well woman clinic offering training for the family planning certificate.

• child health surveillance clinic.

• asthma clinic.

• diabetic clinic.

• joint injection clinic.

• ante-natal clinic.

• minor surgery clinic & training in minor surgery.

The practice is fully computerised (paperless consulting)

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Glan Rhyd Surgery, Riverside, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5NT

Tel: 01495 301210

Trainers,  Dr Paul Treasure and Dr Sally Lewis

Practice Profile coming shortly 

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Gray Hill Sugery

                                                                                                                                                                                      Caldictot Castle

Address :

Woodstock Way                                                  

Caldicot

Monmouthshire                                                                                        

NP26 5DB

Telephone 01291 420282  

Fax 01292 425852                                                                                         

Trainer Name

Nick Jones

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Practice Profile

What you want to know

We are a very dynamic young and enthusiastic practice and are one of the largest practices in Wales with 12 partners & as such have huge amount of facilities and experience. Despite being large we meet very regularly and all get on extremely well!

We work from 2 sites: Gray Hill Surgery (Caldicot- main surgery) & Dorset House (Magor- branch surgery)

We also have several outpatient outreach clinics run from the practice in Gynaecology, Surgery and Orthopaedics as well as many other clinics on site eg physiotherapy, osteopathy, cardiac rehab, and drug rehab, to name but a few.

PARTNERS

QUALIFICATIONS AND MAIN INTERESTS

DR P JONES (M) MB BCh DRCOG 1967/UK Ex- trainer for many years, IHD lead

DR P McCARTHY (M) MB BCh Dip Ther 1970/UK Prescribing lead and mental health. Minor ops

DR K GEDMAN (M) MB BCh MRCGP 1977/UK Also ex trainer lead in stroke and vaccination programs. Minor ops

DR G WILSON (M) MB BCh MRCGP 1979/UK Ex trainer too lead in asthma / COPD

DR E MOORE (F) MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP 1986/UK Joint IHD lead and legal issues [contracts practice agreements] Family planning

DR J RACKHAM (M) MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DCH 1991/UK One of the Diabetic lead doctors has and interest in Training

DR A GRAY (M) MB BCh FDS RCS BDS MRCGP 1992/UK LHB board member, drug abuse and epilepsy lead. Minor ops

DR N JONES (M) MB BCh DCH DRCOG MRCGP 1992/UK GP Trainer, Tutor for Medical students & hypertensive & PDP lead. Minor ops

DR I HOUGHTON (F) LRCP LRCS LRCPS DCH DRCOG DFFP MRCGP

1995/UK GP Trainer (2006-7) family planning, Cancer & DMARD Lead

DR G OWEN (M) BM DRCOG MRCP MRCPCH MRCGP 1993/UK Child health, Diabetes, Practice finances

DR A FERGUSON (F) BM MRCGP DRCOG DFFP 1995/UK Practice finances, Diabetes, Family planning

DR B SALT (F) MB ChB MRCGP DCH DFFP 1999/UK Drug abuse, renal failure lead, diabetes

Location & Practice Area

We are located just off the M4 between Newport and Chepstow. Magor is only 20min drive from Cardiff and Caldicot 30min.

We have 20,000+ patients in a semi rural area on the doorstep of the beautiful Wye valley. We have a very mixed population which will allow you to see a range of patients.

Training at Caldicot

We have 3 ex trainers still working in the practice and 2 new enthusiastic Trainers who will organize the Training within the practice. You will have and introductory period followed by surgeries with plenty of consulting time initially, which will be gradually reduced to 10min appointments.

There will be regular protected teaching time within the practice.

Each surgery you will have an allocated GP who will have time to review any problems you may have.

Reviews of your surgeries to aid with your development will regularly occur.

You will have access to the internet at each PC a well stocked library video equipment and be allocated your own room!

We also have Final year Medical students regularly attached to the practice.

Timetable Morning 8.45-10.45pm Teaching sessions Afternoon 3.30-5.40pm

Monday Surgery ( possible house calls ) Fortnightly PDP meeting

Surgery

Tuesday Surgery ( possible house calls )

Half Day

Wednesday Surgery ( possible house calls ) Teaching

Surgery

Thursday Surgery ( possible house calls )

VTS half Day

Friday Surgery ( possible house calls ) Practice meeting then Teaching Surgery

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Haygarth Practice

Address:

Hay Medical Centre, Forest Road,

Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DS                                                                     

Telephone 01497 822100

Fax 01497 822110

Website www.hay-garth.co.uk/

Trainer Name

Dr Julie Grigg

For more information about this practice please visit their website

http://www.hay-garth.co.uk

View from Hay on Wye

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Grange Clinic

Address: The Grange Clinic                                                Trainer:  Mike Redmore

Malpas Road

Newport

South Wales                                                                                                   

Telephone 01633 855521                                                           

Photo of Newport Castle and Bridge 

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Practice Profile

BRIEF HISTORY

The Grange Clinic is the oldest established practice in Newport. It was founded in 1924 by the late Dr Henry Anthony Keane, who started his practice from his home at 77 Malpas Road, Newport.

The purpose built clinic at Westfield Avenue opened its doors to receive the first patients on the 1st of July 1989.

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The Partnership today consists of Dr David Sweeney, Dr Michael Redmore, Dr Joanne Rowe and Dr Liam Taylor

Dr David Sweeney – B Med Sci BM, BS, DRCOG, MRCGP

Dr Sweeney qualified at Nottingham Medical School in 1981 and then attended the

South Gwent VTS. He entered General Practice in 1985 and became Senior Partner in 1996.

His main interests are:-

• Respiratory Medicine
• Gastro-intestinal Medicine
• Clinical Research
• Financial management aspects of General Practice.
• Responsible for the planning and development of the new premises.

Dr Michael Redmore – B Med Sci, BM, BS, DRCOG, MRCGP, DFFP, DPCR

Dr Redmore was born in Newport, attended Nottingham Medical School and trained on South Gwent VTS. He have been a partner since 1987 following the retirement of Dr Donaghy.

His interests include:-

• Musculoskeletal Medicine
• Palliative Care
• Medical Education.
• He is a member of the Primary Care Rheumatology Society

Dr Joanne Rowe - MB, ChB, DRCOG, DFFP

Dr Rowe qualified in Bristol in 1986 and trained in General Practice locally. She joined the practice in 1992.

Special Interests include:

• Family Planning. – (Currently holds the post of S.C.M.O. Cardiff Community Health Trust/Women’s Health).

Dr Liam Taylor – MB, BCh, BAO, DCH, DGM, DRCOG, Dip Ther, MRCGP

Dr Taylor qualified in Belfast in 1990 and trained in General Practice in Northern Ireland and Newport. He joined the practice in 1996 as a replacement for the late Dr Alan Davies.

He has a particular interest in:-

• Information Technology
• Minor surgery
• Prescribing.
• He is a GP member of Newport Local Health Board with particular involvement in Clinical Governance and Primary Care Development. He is also a member of the Local Medical Committee.

Educational Opportunities

Dr Redmore is a GP Trainer and facilitates all aspects of GP Training in the practice

The Grange Clinic has an extensive practice library with resources relating to all aspects of General Practice, Healthcare and the NHS. These resources are updated regularly.

The NHS Net and Internet are accessible from every computer in the practice including Electronic BNF, Oxford Clinical Mentor and electronic Oxford Textbook of Medicine.

The practice prides itself in the way in which if has embraced Information Technology and is virtually paperless utilising the Emis software. To support the IT system we have a member of staff with special responsibility for IT Training.

We aim to offer prospective registrars a comprehensive package of learning opportunities with emphasis on the assessment of each individual’s differing needs.

We would welcome informal visits to the practice by prospective registrars. To arrange this please contact Julie Atyeo on 01633 855521.

PRACTICE POPULATION

Our current list size is 6,850, covering a defined practice area including Malpas, Bettws, Brynglas and certain outskirt areas of Newport and Cwmbran.

SURGERY TIMES

Morning:- 9.00am to 10.30am Monday to Friday

Afternoon:- 15.00 to 17.30 (appointments only).

The Grange Clinic operates an open access surgery in the mornings and patients will see a GP of their choice if they attend in the first hour.

Afternoon surgery is by appointment only.

OTHER PATIENT SERVICES AVAILABLE

1. Child Health Clinic – Child Health Surveillance and Immunisations.

2. Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Clinic.

3. Nurse led Chronic Disease Management Clinics.

4. Minor Surgery.

5. Contraception.

6. Mental Health Counselling.

7. Diabetic Clinic.

8. Podiatry Clinic.

9. Travel Clinic.

THE PRACTICE TEAM

The Doctors are supported in their work by a dedicated team of staff including. Both doctors and staff endeavour to provide a patient centred quality service at all times.

Practice Manager

Julie Atyeo

Julie started work at the practice in 1990, as a Computer Operator, took responsibility for the management of the Fund Holding Scheme in 1993 and was promoted to Practice Manager in 1997.

She holds a Diploma in Practice Management and Health Services Management. She has also undertaken a Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Management.

Her particular interests are Information Technology and the training and development of the Practice team.

Practice Nurses

Sue Phelps

Reception

Helen Bellandi Reception Supervisor

Lorna John Receptionists

Shane Jones

Anne Jones

Wendy Bowden

Jackie Vernon

Claire Cox

Tina Morgan

Practice Secretary

Natalie Crisp IT Trainer

Rob Murphy Health Visitors

Olive Parton

Jennifer Harrhy

District Nurses

Susan Rogers Tanya Parker

Claire Powell

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Address:                                                                                         

Old Station Surgery                                                                           

Brecon Road                                                                                    

Abergavenny                                                                                                                            

Telephone 01873 859000

Fax 01873 850163

Trainers Names

Richard Wheatley

richard.wheatley@gp-w93033.wales.nhs.uk 

Nora Killeen

nora.killeen@gp-w93033.wales.nhs.uk

Photo of Abergavenny Castle

Practice Profile

Old Station Surgery is a large six partner practice in the market town of Abergavenny on the edge of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. We have 10,500 patients with a good age and social class mix, are part dispensing and the practice area covers about 150 square miles of beautiful countryside.

There are excellent local amenities including hill walking and trekking; Abergavenny also has very good rail and road links and is within easy commuting distance of Cardiff, Newport and Bristol.

The Partners

Dr Jane Maddocks Kings, London 1987 Female Health, Mental Health, Care of the Elderly and Medico-legal matters.

Dr Richard Wheatley Bristol 1984 GP training, Minor Surgery, Acupuncture, Palliative Care

Dr Clare Weekes Middlesex, London 1983 Female Health, Child Health and Family Planning

Dr Nora Killeen Bristol 1978 GP training, Child Health, Minor Surgery, Care of the Elderly, Therapeutics, Dermatology

Dr Megan Rose Birmingham 1998 Mental Health, Care of the Elderly

Dr Andreas Erhardt Berlin 1992 I.T., Child Health, Diabetes

Educational Opportunities

We are an energetic and innovative practice. As you can see, the partners have varied interests which will provide registrars with the opportunity to gain experience in these different areas of patient care.

We have an excellent primary health care team who also have a broad mix of skills and experience. Our District Nursing Team have special interests in palliative care and wound management and are also involved in teaching other health professionals.

We are happy for registrars to attend any hospital clinics in areas where they may feel they lack experience eg. Dermatology, Ophthalmology. The whole team – Doctors, Practice and District Nurses, Health Visitors, Counsellor, Chiropodist, Midwives all work from the same building which is modern, well equipped and purpose built. Registrars have their own consulting room.

The Doctors all meet up daily for coffee which is a good opportunity for informal learning and encourages registrars to feel part of the team. Sandwiches are provided for lunch every day!

We have a weekly clinical meeting to which all members of the team are invited. This may consist of a short clinical presentation by an external speaker, or one of the team, or the presentation of an audit or significant event.

We are a paperless and fully computerised practice and have a new practice library/meeting room which has all the usual IT facilities, internet access and CD-Roms’s.

Educational Philosophy

We endevour to provide every registrar with opportunities to meet their learning needs in an informal and relaxed environment.

All the partners are committed to teaching and participate regularly in tutorials and case reviews. As we meet up daily hopefully any problems or concerns can be dealt with as they arise. We are also committed to a protected teaching session per week with your trainer in order to help maximise learning, identify on going needs and to make the best of the available opportunities. Some sessions even take place in local pubs rather than in the surgery!

We believe we can offer you excellent opportunities to facilitate your learning and development at Old Station Surgery, but above all we want your registrar year to be fun and enjoyable.

To All Potential Registrars.

You are welcome to come and meet us at the surgery at any time. We are a friendly practice and feel we have much to offer you in training for your medical career.

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Rhymney Health Centre

Victoria Place, Rhymney, Gwent, NP22 5NU

Tel:  0844 4998414/01685 840627

Partners: Dr Alan Evan, Dr Sheena Thomas, Dr Paul Owens

Trainers: Dr Sheena Thomas

Practice Manager: Mrs Cheryl Merrick

Practice Profile

Rhymney is situated 10 mins from the beautiful Brecon Beacons.  Rhymney Health Centre is in the centre of Rhymney town, is situated within half an hour travelling time from Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Abergavenny.  It is within easy distance of the post graduate centres at Prince Charles Hospital and Nevill Hall Hospital.

The Practice serves a population of 6200 in Rhymney, Pontlottyn, Abertysswg and Fochriw.  It is a geographically very compact area with few outlying patients which makes home visits a lot more manageable.  We operate out of 2 sites, a trust owned building in Rhymney and our own branch surgery in Pontlottyn; but there are plans in progress to build a Resource Centre encompassing a 12 bed inpatient ward with extensive facilities for the GPs and multidisciplinary teams including podiatry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, optometry and dentistry.

At present we also cover Redwood Memorial Hospital situated in Rhymney a 21 bed community hospital an invaluable resource enabling us to manage more complex medical problems and provide palliative care services.

It is a busy practice with plenty of scope for clinical experience but maintains a friendly and informal atmosphere.  We organise regular social activities for staff and students on the premise that "all work and no play...!"  The emphasis is very much on teamwork with both our Practice Nurses running minor ailment clinics and the Health Care Assistant holding phlebotomy, spirometry, flu and chronic disease monitoring clinics.

Working here is the closest to "traditional" general practice that you are likely to encounter anywhere with strong links to the community offering the opportunity to reflect on the social economical impact on patients health care needs.

The population is very stable so we provide a truly cradle to grave service whilst still achieving above average QOF performance. 

EDUCATION

The practice is strongly committed to education and the pursuit of personal and professional development.  We have an extensive library with computer/internet access in a private study room in Pontlottyn surgery.

We have trained 5th year medical students for the past three years and have been delighted with the positive feedback on the standard of education, clinical experience and that they have enjoyed their placement.

Regular MDT meetings with practice and district nurses, palliative care and mental health teams are held and monthly partner/practice meetings all of which students/trainees are encouraged to attend.

Partners Special Interests

Dr Sheena Thomas, BSc (Hons), MB,BCH, MRCGP, Dip hyp, A Cert hyp

• Trainer
• Hon clinical tutor
• Year 5 tutor
• Minor Surgery
• Womens health
• Prescribing lead
• Medico legal
• Hypnotherapy

Dr Alan Evans, BSc,(med Sci St And) MB, ChB

• Senior Partner
• Advanced minor surgery
• Dermatology
• Palliative care

Dr Paul Owens, MA HONS (cantab), MB BS (lond), DRCOG, FRCGP

• GP non-officer member Caerphilly Teaching Local Health Board
• Diabetes
• Interest in financial issues
• Special interest in assessment for disability payments

For further information and to meet the team please contact Mrs Cheryl Merrick, 01685 840402

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Risca Surgery

Address:

 Risca Surgery

St Mary Street   

Risca

Telephone 01633 613131                                                     

Trainers Names

Dr Sue. Emerson

Dr Nigel. Farr

Near Risca

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Practice Profile

The attractive villages of Risca and Crosskeys nestle in the lower Ebbw Valley, north west of Newport. They are both settled communities, where the main employers are the steel plant at Llanwern, and light industries.

Risca Surgery consists of eight partners, of which two are trainers-one male and one female . We also take medical students from both Cardiff and Royal Free Hospital medical schools.

The practice occupies a cost-rent building completed in July 89.

One of the partners is an ex medical director of the LHB.

We undertake all the usual clinics, e.g. child surveillance, minor surgery, diabetic, asthma and hypertension. A recently built extension to the treatment area has enabled us to increase the number of out-reach clinics we hold at our surgery, including sigmoidoscopies, counselling, and orthopaedics. The treatment room is also fully equipped so we can undertake a wide range of investigations, and procedures ourselves. There is also the usual access to X-ray, pathology, and physiotherapy services.

We have attached staff e.g. Midwives, Health Visitors, and District nurses who are based in our surgery.

We are fully computerised and have a well stocked library. In the library there is also a computer terminal for teaching purposes which is connected to the Internet and Medline as well as Internet access on our desktop. We also have both video recording and play back facilities which are used for teaching.

On-call is shared with another local practice , being approximately 1:10 , with deputising taking over at midnight and covering weekends. On-call accommodation is available if required.

The practice philosophy on teaching is that the teaching should be structured towards the needs of the registrar and hopefully the hospital component of the training can be more tailored towards the needs of the future general practitioner. We feel that a lot of the consultant based training can be undertaken from within the confines of the practice itself.

We feel the registrar is in the practice to learn and gain experience in all areas of general practice and is not seen as merely an extra pair of hands but becomes an integral member of the primary health care team.

If you are interested contact : Dr Sue Emerson or Pam Groves Phone 01633 613131

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St. David's Clinic 

Address:  St David's Clinic, Belle Vue Terrace, Newport, NP20 2LB

Tel: 01633 251133

Fax: 01633 221096

Trainers - Dr Suzan Oakley

            - Dr Alina McGarrigle

St David's Clinic is a 6 partner pracitce that provides GMS services to approximately 12,000 patients located to the west of the river Usk in Newport.

We have been a training practice for 40 years and now have 2 trainers, Dr Suzan Oakley and Dr Alina McGarrigle.

We are a busy practice that aims to provide hight quality famiy based medical are to our patients.  We currently have 25% prebookable appointments and try to provide a balance between the demand for same day appointments and the wishes of patients who like to book in advance.

We are in a purpose built surgery and have capacity for 2 registrars and would be able to provide you with your own rooms.

Our practice team consists of:-

6 Partners

1 Retainer and some regular locums

2 GP Registrars

1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants

Practice Manager, Office Administrator and a team of Receptionists and Admin Staff

Practice Counsellor

we also have midwives, district nurses, health visitors, dietician and an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau who have clinics at the surgery.

We have weekly clinical meetings which are open to all clinical staff and also have input from the receptionists, District Nurses and Health Visitors.  We also have monthly business meetings that you will be invited to attend.

We also actively encourage a team approach to General Practice and you will be invited to sit in clinics and gain experience from all members of our team not just the GP's.

We have achieved high QOF scores every year and are committed to forward thinking and further development of local Primary Care.

The Partners interests:

Dr Fiona Hawkins - Palliative Care, Child Protection

Dr Alina McGarrigle - Cardiology, Post-Graduate Training, LHB Executive Board, 1000 lives, Prescribing Action Group.

Dr Darren Chant - IT, QOF, Minor Surgery

Dr Hazel-Mills - Respiratory Disease, Appraisals

Dr Raj Ganesan - Diabetes, Minor Surgery

Dr Suzan Oakley- Postgraduate Training, Family Planning

Our Nurse Practitioner also has an interest in Respiratory Medicine

If you are interested in coming for an informal visit, looking for more information or wishing to join our team then please contact us at St David's Clinic on 01633 251133 and speak to Emma Dent our Practice Manager or one of the Trainers

For more information please visit our Practice Website.

www.stdavidsclinic.co.uk

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St. Julians Medical Centre

Address:

 St Julians Medcal Centre

13a Stafford Road

Newport

South Wales                                                                                          

NP19 7DQ

Telephone 01633 251304

Fax 01633 251304

Website

Trainers Names

Dr S. Price

Dr M. Brown

Newport Suspension Bridge 

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Practice Profile

St Julian's Medical Centre Doctors:

Dr Simon Price 

Dr Sanna Saleh

Dr Graeme Yule 

Dr Ray Monsell

Dr Janet Evans 

Dr Malcolm Brown

Dr Amy Hampton

E-mail:   st.julians-medical-centre@ic24.net 

Please come and visit our Practice. We are a youthful 7 partner Practice ( 4 male fulltime 3 female partime) in urban Newport (11,400 patients). Easy access M4 corridor. We have been training for 5 years in a purpose built surgery. All consultations computer recorded for over 10 years. Full auxiliary staff. Specialist Clinic in all areas, including drug misuse. Police Surgeon experience available. Possible accommodation at Royal Gwent Hospital 

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Tudor Gate Surgery

Address :

Tudor Street,

Abergavenny,

Monmouthshire

NP7 5DL                                                                                            

Telephone 01873 855991                                                    

Fax                                                                                                     

Trainers Names

Robert Bracchi  

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Skirrid, Abergavenny

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Practice Profile

Dr Peter Davies

Dr Robert Bracchi

Dr Monica Chidgey

Dr Jenny Jones

Dr. Sarah Nevill

Surgery Opening Times

Monday to Friday 8 am to 1pm and 2pm to 6.00pm

Saturday 8am to 1pm for emergencies only

FEEDBACK: We would be happy to receive comments about our web site, surgery and services. Email kirsten.jones@gp-w93004.wales.nhs.uk

Please would you contact the practice manager by telephone if you require a response.

Email Disclaimer: We regret that we cannot receive requests by email for advice, prescriptions, appointments, house calls or any other request for services or information.

Staff

The Doctors  

•  Dr Peter Davies
•  Dr Robert Bracchi
•  Dr Monica Chidgey
• Dr Jenny Jones

Training at Tudor Gate Surgery

Tudor Gate Surgery has a long history of being a training practice. All members (See Below) of the Primary Health Care Team take part in training.

Dr. Plumb and Dr Bracchi are Trainers and Dr. Chidgey is soon to be approved as a Trainer. Tudor Gate Surgery is allocated one Registrar at a time and the Registrar has their own room for the duration of their allocation.

The Registrar on first entering the practice has an induction period where they can learn about all the roles of the Primary Health Care Team. The Registrar will be allocated to one Trainer for their stay at Tudor Gate. Teaching is done weekly by the Trainer and also there will be a second tutorial done in rotation with the other Doctors in the practice. Throughout their stay the Registrar is invited to attend Practice meetings, Monday 8.30am Business meeting, Tuesday 1.30pm educational meeting and Wednesday 1.00pm Primary Health Care Team meeting.

The Practice Nurses

• Elizabeth Williams SRN. FP Cert. Dip Professional Practice. Specialist Practitioner General Practice Nursing

• Sue Siddons SRN

• Linda Young RGN

The nursing team offer Health Screening appointments for Well Woman, Health Promotion, Blood tests, Wart Treatment, Travel Vaccination, Hypertension Clinics, Asthma Clinics and Diabetes Clinics, Minor Illness Clinic.

Health Promotion Nurse - Young Peoples Clinic

• Jacqui Bult

Our Health Promotion Nurse provides a confidential service that can be accessed by all young people in Abergavenny. Health information and advice is provided by appointment and at walk in clinics. The continuation of this valuable service is dependent on continued funding from Monmouthshire Local Health Group.

Community Nurses

• Jackie O'Leary, SRN, RMN, DN Cert

• Louise Eynon RGN Dip Community Health Studies

• Gill Morgan RGN Dip Community Health Studies

The Community Nurses specialize in providing nursing care at home to the chronic sick disabled and terminally ill. They hold wound and bladder dysfunction clinics at the surgery. They can be contacted on 01873 850361 on weekdays between 9.00 am and 5.00pm

Health Visitors

• Rita Malham

• Ita Brady

The Health Visitors are based at the surgery also and are responsible for maintaining the health of the pre-school children and the elderly population. They assist the Primary Health Care Team with childhood immunizations and where necessary pay domiciliary visits to the homes of the under 5's and the elderly. They run the Well Baby Clinic on Monday afternoons between 2.00 and 3.00 p.m. Immunization and health checks are done by appointment. Pre-retirement checks, teenage clinic and over 75 checks are also available.

Midwives

The Midwives provide the majority of ante and post natal care. The Ante-natal Clinics held here in the surgery by appointment on Wednesday afternoons. They also provide care at the home where necessary, and will routinely visit new mothers and babies at home for 10 days.

Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN’s)

CPN’s are attached to the practice and work closely with all members of the Primary Health Care Team. Patients are seen by appointment.

Counselling Staff

The surgery is happy to provide a counselling service by G.P. referral.

Practice Manager

Mr. Kirsten Jones  is responsible for the day to day running of the practice and supports the other team members and doctors.

Receptionists

We have a very friendly team who will be happy to help the Registrar though out their stay.

The Computer

We use Torex Synergy computer software. All consulting rooms have access to the system.

Non-NHS Services

Some medicals are not covered by the NHS e.g. HGV Insurance and pre- employment medicals. We are pleased to provide these services but they incur a charge. The practice secretaries can provide details.

Most Travel Vaccinations are outside of NHS services.

Occupational Health services are not our responsibility and unfortunately we are not able to do these even privately.

Temporary Residents

Everybody resident permanently in the UK is entitled to NHS treatment at a general practice. A British National living abroad is now treated privately and can claim back on their insurance.

Consultations

Consultations are by appointment by either telephoning or calling at the surgery. The appointment diary is usually available to up to four weeks ahead. An appointment is for one person only.  

Dispensing Services.

We are a dispensing practice which is available for rural patients only. You have to register with us to be able to get your medication direct from us. Ask at reception if in doubt.

About Abergavenny

Abergavenny is a beautiful market town set in a Valley. For more information about Abergavenny please see:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/fun/galleries/food_festival.shtml

http://www.abergavenny.net/local.htm

http://www.southernwales.com/en/wye_valley.html

http://www.brecon-beacons.com/festivals.html

http://www.abergavenny.net/

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