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 Rose and Tao all perform joint injections.  Dr Rose has an interest in Cardiology. Dr Tao provides a minor surgery clinic for our patients.

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                                  

Our highly skilled Healthcare Assistants can perform ECG, ear irrigation, dressings, hypertension reviews, b12 injections, adult immunisations including flu, pneumococcal, RSV, Shingles.

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.

Podiatry – Tel 01623 404 615
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.