Dr Jones & Partners
Sedgefield / Fishburn / Trimdon Colliery / Trimdon Village
Patient Newsletter
5/1/2013
Issue 1
Welcome to our first Newsletter – suggested by our Patient Group – we hope you enjoy it. Please let us
know your suggestions for future issues either by using the suggestion box in the surgeries or by email to
cd-pct.DrJonesPrescriptions@nhs.net
WHAT TO DO WHEN WE ARE CLOSED
Doctors
If it’s a life threatening emergency dial 999
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If you need medical help but it’s not an emergency please dial 111
During normal practice opening hours we are your first point of
Partners:
contact for routine requests.
Dr Peter R M Jones (m)
MBBS Newcastle 1978. FRCGP
Did not Attend (DNAs)
Did you know that you can cancel your appointment with us
in a click! Visit our website: http://www.doctorsnhs.co.uk
Each month there are approximately 230 appointments
which go to waste because patients who booked these
appointments fail to attend, this is an enormous waste of
clinical and administrative time. Please help us to help you
by always cancelling an appointment you are unable to
attend or no longer need, we are then able to offer this
appointment to another person in need.
Please don't be a DNA!
Dr James H Larcombe (m)
MB ChB Bristol 1982. FRCGP Dip
Adv GP DRCOG
Dr Christine J Hearmon (f)
MBBS Newcastle 1985. MRCGP
DRCOG DFSRH
Dr W E Guy Robertshaw (m)
MBBS Newcastle 1986. MRCGP
MRCPsych
Dr B Kate MacDougall (f)
MB ChB Birmingham 1984. DRCOG
Dr David J Anderson (m)
MB ChB Sheffield 1991. MRCGP
DRCOG
EXTENDED OPENING HOURS
Dr Diane E Robinson (f)
Do you know the practice offers some appointments on two evenings
per week between 6.00pm and 7.45pm?
MBBS Newcastle 1996. MRCGP MA
Dr Helen J Taylor (f)
MBBS Newcastle 2001. MRCGP
DFFP Loc SDI
These appointments are offered according to national guidelines and
are strictly pre-bookable and for the benefit of patients who cannot
access the surgery during normal opening hours
To find out more information please contact us on;
01740 620300 (Sedgefield)
01740 620284 (Fishburn)
01429 880284 (Trimdon Colliery)
01429 880254 (Trimdon Village)
Salaried GPs:
Dr Esther Sheard (f)
MBBS Newcastle 2006. MRCGP
DRCOG
Dr Andrew Parker (m)
MB BS 2002 University Of
Newcastle upon Tyne, MRCP
YOU SAID WE DID
It is our intention to provide a comprehensive range of high quality health care to all of our patients.
In December 2012 we distributed a Patient Survey to understand what our patients wanted from their GP surgery.
Full results available on our website
After collating all the information from the surveys returned there were some questions, comments, suggestions as
outlined below.
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“Dedicated late opening on certain days” – we provide extended hours opening on Mondays and Thursdays,
see article on page 1
“Need more female doctors/more permanent doctors)” – there are 10 permanent doctors: 5 male and 5
female – see details on page 1
Have “Repeat prescription box not at reception desk” – we now provide secure boxes at Sedgefield and
Fishburn reception area.
“Is there a patient forum?” – yes there is, the Patient Participation Group as detailed below
Patient Participation Group –
 Helps the practice understand the views of Patients on health related issues
 Allows the practice to discuss information with Patients on the possible impacts and priorities of Clinical
Commissioning
 Encourages Patient involvement in the practice
We are still seeking patients in the 16 to 45 age group and patients of all ages from the Trimdons.
If you would like to be involved - or if you would just like to discuss what it entails - then please contact the
Practice Manager Helen Letts on 01740 620300.
(NEXT MEETING 11/07/13 at 6pm until 7pm, Sedgefield Surgery)
REBRANDING – The GP Partners have decided they would like to change the name of the Practice from Dr Jones &
Partners to something which encompasses the four individual surgery sites which make up our practice and would
welcome suggestions from staff, patients, carers and visitors. The new name might relate to the geographical
location of the practice area or could see a change of name to something more organic like a tree or flower or
object / sculpture. If you have a suggestion please can you drop it into one of our surgeries, telephone our
Receptionists or email cd-pct.DrJonesPrescriptions@nhs.net
All ideas will be considered
Visit our website for more information on what’s happening in your GP surgery at
http://www.doctorsnhs.co.uk
Do you know you can also do the following online:
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Order your repeat prescription securely
Cancel an existing appointment
Tell us if you have moved address or changed your phone number
Help us keep your clinic details up to date
Subscribe to our on-line Newsletter
WHO SHOULD I SEE?
When you make an appointment at the doctors you can choose to see a Doctor, a Nurse Practitioner, a
Practice Nurse or a Health Care Assistant (HCA).
The following chart should help you decide who is best to see. Please ask for help if you are still
uncertain.
Health Care
Assistant
Practice Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Doctor
Height, Weight and BMI
Same as HCA plus the
following:
Same as HCA and
Practice Nurse plus the
following:
Multiple/Complicated
Illness
Blood Tests
Dressings
Minor Illnesses and
Prescriptions:
Pregnancy Related
Problems
Blood Pressure
Ear Syringing
E.G:
Breast Lumps/ Problems
ECGs
Vaccinations
Coughs/ Colds
Sick Notes
Breathing Tests
Cervical Smears
Ear/ Eye Infections
Insurance/ Driving
Medicals (also with
Nurse/ HCA)
Hearing Tests
Smoking Cessation
New Patient
Registration
Family Planning
Contraception
Sexual Health
Water Infections/
Cystitis
Chest Infections
Disease Management
(eg Asthma, Heart
Disease, Diabetes)
Skin Problems/ Rashes
Health Advice and Well
Person Checks
Medication Reviews
Women’s Health
Men’s Health
Anxiety/ Depression
New Patient
Registrations (also with
nurse/HCA)
Minor Injuries, incl.
Back Pain
As well as GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and HCAs and as we are a training practice we also
have trainees working in the Practice with an assigned Mentor. These include;
GP Registrars – Fully qualified Doctors undertaking postgraduate training for General Practice in our
practice.
F2 Doctors – a grade of medical practitioner undertaking a 2 year training programme which
forms the bridge between medical school and specialist / medical practice, they spend 4mths
with us gaining valuable experience.