Community healthcare team

Health Visitors

Helen Rawsthorn, Biddy Hibbert & Chan Bandara – Tel: (015395) 32649

The Health Visitors are involved in giving advice on health to all ages especially to expectant mums, the under fives and the elderly.

District Nursing Team

Led by Karen Wharton – Tel: (015395) 33760

The District Nurses look after patients who need nursing care at home, particularly older or terminally/chronically ill patients, and help with post-operative care for all ages.

Community Midwife

Julie Gibson – Tel: (01524) 761525

Julie is available for advice ante-natally, during and after child birth. She also runs a clinic at the surgery on Fridays 12.30 to 1.15pm. Please ring the surgery for an appointment.

Macmillan Nurse

Nick Brown – Tel: (01229) 615613
Macmillan Nurses offer help and support to cancer patients and their families, from the time of diagnosis. They are also available for bereavement counselling.

Mental Health Team

CPNE – Tel: (01539) 795468

Counsellor

Tel: (01539) 732059

Drug & Alcohol Team

Tel: (01539) 732059

Social Services

Customer Services – Tel: (01539) 773300

School Nurse

Tel: (01539) 734666

The School Nurse is involved in giving advice on all aspects of health care to pupils of all ages.