Attached staff
We also have the following staff that work with and form part of our surgery’s clinical team:
Pharmacists
Our team supports those with their medication regarding long-term conditions like asthma, diabetes, COPD and high blood pressure. They are also available to complete medication reviews and offer prescription advice. Please contact reception if you would like to book an appointment.
First contact practitioner (FCP)
FCPs have advanced skills to assess, diagnose, treat and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) problems. This involves seeing patients, without prior contact with their GP, to establish a rapid and accurate diagnosis and management plan. Please contact reception if you would like to book an appointment.
Social prescribing link worker
We have the services of a social prescribing link worker at the practice every Friday. The main aim of their role is to help people to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to activities in the community. Link workers connect those feeling lonely, overwhelmed or in need of help, to a range of local support, from community and activity groups to work, debt or housing advice. Please ask reception to refer you.
Community Midwives
Antenatal clinics are held at the Children’s Centre, Brentwood Road, Hollingdean, Brighton.
Please register via www.mypregnancymatters.co.uk. They can be contacted on 01273 295623. A Community Midwife will look after you throughout your pregnancy and after discharge from hospital, giving continuity of care.
Community Nurses
The nurses care for patients in their own homes when they are too ill or frail to attend surgery. They also offer support to families and carers. They are experts in the field of wound care, leg ulcers and the care of the chronic and terminally ill. They are also happy to give advice on health matters and liaise with other agencies and services.
To speak to a Nurse:
- Between 8am and 4pm: 01273 696011 (Extension 2911)
- Between 4pm and 8pm, and Weekends and Bank Holidays: 01273 693600
- From 8pm to 8am call 111
Health Visitors
Health visitors from the community under five team are specialist nurses who provide advice on healthcare particularly to expectant mothers, babies and young children.
They can be contacted on 01273 295803 and they also have regular clinics at the following:
- Hollingdean Children’s Centre Monday 10am to 11:30am
- Preston Park Children’s Centre Thursday 9:30am to 11am (term time only) Contact 01273 295803 between 9am and midday for details.
You can refer yourself; you do not need to see a GP.
Talking Therapies and Emotional Wellbeing Support Practitioners
This service is offered to patients in the practice. Your doctor will refer you if you both think that it is appropriate. You can also self refer via www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org.