Who should I see for my problem?
We operate as an integral team within the practice and in many cases the most suitable person to see within the Health Centre is not the doctor.
GP
All of our GPs have general skills suitable to meet the needs of patients. Drs Merry, Rose and Tao all perform joint injections. Dr Rose has an interest in Cardiology. Dr Tao provides a minor surgery clinic for our patients and Dr Raybould is trained in fitting contraceptive coils and implants and where appropriate fitting these for non contraceptive purposes.
Practice Nurses
Management of chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure. Well man and woman checks, travel advice and immunizations, minor illness, routine tests such as smears, blood pressure checks , Wound care, removal of sutures, dressings etc.
Healthcare Assistant
Karen can perform ECG, spirometry and flu and Pneumococcal vaccines.
Phlebotomy
There are blood tests appointments available at the practice - Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 1.00pm
Community Staff-can be contacted through the community reception at Wollaton Vale Health Centre Monday-Friday 9-5pm
Health Visitors - Tel 8833100
Advice and monitoring of children under 5, advice re immunizations, feeding, behaviour, etc.
Midwives - Tel 8833100
All aspects of ante-natal care.
School Nurses - Tel 8833100
Advice and monitoring of school age children, bed wetting, immunisations, etc.
Chiropodist - Tel 0300 300 3333
Foot care.
Dentists
Your local dentist can deal with dental problems and also problems with the mouth and gums.
Social Services
Patients and carers can refer themselves to social services for assessment and for the provision of extra care.