Abington Medical Centre
Abington Medical Centre
51a Beech Avenue
Northampton
Northants, NN3 2JG
Appointments: 0844 477 3858
01604 450155
Fax:
Prescriptions 01604 723435
Website
www.abingtonmedicalcentre.co.uk
When the surgery is closed call 0333 666 4664
WE ARE NOW BOOKING FLU
APPOINTMENTS
IF YOU ARE 65 OR OVER PLEASE TELEPHONE 0844 477 3858 TO BOOK YOUR
APPOINTMENT TO PROTECT AGAINST FLU
Welcome to Abington Medical Centre
Abington Medical Centre serves parts of the Borough of Northampton.
We are a GP Training Practice, this means that we have a GP Registrar working at the practice.
This is a fully qualified doctor who has been working in hospital medicine, and is in training to
become a GP. Part of the training involves the recording of consultations which are then assessed
with the GP trainer, if your consultaion is to be recorded you will be informed of this when
booking your appointment and asked to sign a consent form prior to your consultation.
Our team includes seven GPs, one nurse practitioner three practice nurses, health care assistant,
counsellor, midwife, health visitors, district nurses as well as our practice manager, deputy
practice manager and switchboard and reception staff. We offer a full general practice service
and run specialist clinics for children and pregnant women, diabetes and asthma sufferers and for
patients needing minor surgery.
We will use our surgery website as a way of presenting all our patients with up to date
information relating to our practice. We will keep it current with any news, developments &
details that are relevant to the practice & our patients.
As well as a source of information about our practice, the staff and the services we provide, we
hope you use the website as a useful resource taking advantage of the links to other reliable
websites for health related information. When there is topical health information we will also add
this to the pages here.
Have a look around our site and please do send us some feedback. We can use your thoughts to
improve our online services & further develop the website to make it a more useful, practical
application for our patients.
OPENING HOURS
8.00am - 7.00pm Monday - Friday.
This excludes Bank Holidays and Training Days
The Practice will be Closed on the following afternoons from 1.00pm
Tue 13th December
Tue 10th January
Wednesday 8th February
Wednesday 14th March
Wednesday 16th May
Wednesday 13th June
Wednesday 11th July
Wednesday 12th September
Wednesday 10th October
Wednesday 14th November
Wednesday 12th December
CHRISTMAS CLOSING
Saturday 24th December
Sunday 25th December
Monday 26th December
Tuesday 27th December
Saturday 31st December
NEW YEAR CLOSING
Sunday 1st January 2012
Monday 2nd January 2012
Closed For Training
The surgery will be closed from 1.00pm on the following dated in 2011/12 for training purposes
unless otherwise stated
Tue 13th December 2011
Tue 10th January 2012
Wed 8th February 2012
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Wednesday 18th April 2012
Wednesday 16th May 2012
Wednesday 13th June 2012
Wednesday 11th July 2012
Wednesday 12th September 2012
Wednesday 10th October 2012
Wednesday 14th November 2012
Wednesday 12th December 2012
When We Are Closed
If you need to see a doctor in an emergency and the surgery is closed please contact
northamptonshire out of hours on 03336 664 664.
NHS Direct
In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call NHS Direct
(www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/) (0845 4647) to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and
advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.
Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery
re-opens.
Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an
emergency.
Opening Hours
The surgery is open at the following times
Monday:
08:00 to 19:00
Tuesday:
08:00 to 19:00
Wednesday:
08:00 to 19:00
Thursday:
08:00 to 19:00
Friday:
08:00 to 19:00
Weekend:
Closed
The surgery is closed on Bank Holidays and on training days.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES
FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER OPEN AS NORMAL
SATURDAY 24TH DECEMBER CLOSED
SUNDAY 25TH DECEMBER CLOSED
MONDAY 26TH DECEMBER CLOSED
TUESDAY 27TH DECEMBER CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 28TH - FRIDAY 30TH DECEMBER OPEN AS NORMAL
SATURDAY 31ST DECEMBER CLOSED
SUNDAY 1ST JANUARY CLOSED
MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER CLOSED
THURSDAY 3RD - FRIDAY 6TH JANUARY OPEN AS NORMAL
IF YOU NEED A DOCTOR IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED
TELEPHONE 03336664664
Important Information Flu Injections
We are now taking bookings for those eligible
Please contact the surgery to make an appointment
Tel 08444 773 858 Appointment Line
Emergency Appointments
All emergency appointments will be dealt with by our qualified Nurse Practitioners who are able
to diagnose and prescribe and have access to a GP at all times. Please help us to help you by
booking appointments appropriately.
How to make an Appointment
Please call our appointments line on 0844 477 3858 to book a routine appointment with the
practice nurse or GP of your choice.
We use a lo-cost telephone number for our appointments line which will cost you approximately
4 pence a minute, depending on your telephone provider.
Some of our practice nurses are able to treat and prescribe for minor illnesses, so you may not
need to book an appointment with a GP.
You may not need an appointment for a prescription or sick note. Our reception staff can help
you if you are uncertain about this or if you are uncertain about what clinic, nurse or doctor you
should see.
You may be able to book an appointment up to 4 weeks in advance for the nurse or GP of your
choice. All urgent same day appointments will be dealt with by our nurse practitioners who are
able to diagnose and prescribe and have access to a GP at all times.
GP appointments are also available for medicals such as HGV, elderly driver fitness to drive and
fostering. Please contact the surgery for more information as these services may involve a charge
both for the medical and for failure to cancel the booked appointment. Please call the
appointments line and we will be able to advise you.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ORDERING
Please ensure you have enough medication to last over Christmas and New Year. Last day for
ordering before Christmas is Friday 16th December due to the volume of requests.
Direct Prescription Line 01604 723435
The staff on this line will only take requests for prescriptions and will not be able to deal with
any other enquiries.
The line will be open:
Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 12 noon and 2.00pm - 4.30pm excluding Bank Holidays and
training afternoons when the surgery is closed. and it will not be answered outside of these
hours.
Please Telephone 01604 723 435 Monday-Friday 9.00am - 12 Noon and 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Repeat Prescriptions
If you have previously been given a prescription for a straightforward condition, such as
hayfever, we may be able to issue a repeat prescription . Please ask the receptionist.
Your local pharmacist should be able to give you advice for non-prescription medication.
For patients requiring repeat prescriptions you can register for the Repeat Dispensing Scheme
through your local pharmacy . This service allows you to reorder directly through the pharmacy
without having to contact or visit the surgery if you would like your prescription collected or
posted to a pharmacy you will need to speak to the pharmacy direct the surgery can not do this
for you.
Alternatively you may order your repeat prescription in writing or by following the link to the
online form above. Requesting your prescription in this way is quick, convenient and secure.
Please allow 48 working hours for any orders, as your GP will need to check your medical
records before reissuing your prescription. Prescriptions are always ready AFTER 1.00pm
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Request: Monday collect Wednesday after 1.00pm
Request: Tuesday collect Thursday after 1.00pm
Request:Wednesday collect Friday after 1.00pm
Request: Thursday collect Monday after 1.00pm
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Request: Friday collect Tuesday after 1.00pm
When the surgery is closed for staff training please allow an extra day to process requests
Flu Injections
We are now taking bookings for flu injections for those eligible. Please contact the surgery to
make an appointment Tel 08444 773 858 appointments Line
Order Early For Christmas
Please make sure you place a request for your prescription for enough medication to last you
over the Christmas/New Year period
As it is a very busy time for requests the last date for ordering to guarantee your prescription will
be ready for collection before Christmas is Friday 16th December after this date we can not
guarantee your request will be dealt with before christmas due to the large volume of requests
Thank you
Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions
Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying
charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).
The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought
it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription
prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
NHS charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
prescriptions are free of charge.
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Prescription (per item): £7.40
12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
3-month PPC: £29.10
If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 14 items
in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.
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Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030
General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line
There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website
(www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/Prescriptioncosts.aspx)
Please allow 48 hours, excluding weekends and Bank Holidays, for your request to be processed.
Any problems please telephone the surgery between 9.00 - 4.30pm on 01604 723435.
Prescriptions are ready for collection after 1.00pm Please ensure you aorder medication in time
for Christmas/New Year
Clinics & Services
Ante Natal Clinic
This clinic is run by Debbie Reading our midwife.
If you become pregnant, you will be given a ‘booking appointment’ at which the midwife will
ask you a few questions and carry out some general health checks. The booking appointment
should last about an hour.
You will be seen regularly throughout your pregnancy either at the practice or at the local
hospital, or both.
Child Health and Immunisation
Health visitors hold immunisation clinics. All new babies are invited for regular check-ups from
eight weeks old.
Contraceptives
Please make an appointment with the practice nurse or for coil fitting or implanon insertion
speak to one of the nurses or receptionist who will advise you before making you an appointment
Diabetes
Led by our nursing team, this clinic offers advice and general health check-ups to patients
diagnosed with diabetes.
Heart Disease
IUDs
Phlebotomy
The surgery holds a blood clinic every morning Monday to Friday. One of our trained
phlebotomists will take the samples required and they will be sent to Northampton General
Hospital where they will be processed and the results will be forwarded to your doctor.
Stopping smoking
Run by our nurses and health care assistant, these appointments give advice and support to
patients trying to give up smoking.
Physiotherapy
Patients over 16 years can now self refer to physiotherapy. If under 16 or if you are already
under a consultant or if you have a respiratory or neurological problem then this is not possible
Patient Registration
We are currently accepting new patients.
How to Register
We welcome new patients living within our practice boundary. To register please request a new
patient registration pack we will require you to have confirmation of your address preferably in
the form of a bank statement for the last three months and photographic identification such as a
passport or driving licence in order to register we will then give you the forms to complete whilst
you are in the surgery and give straight back to the receptionist.
Patients moving into the area for a short while, that is less than 3 months, are able to register as a
temporary resident and all patients who require 'immediate and neccessary' treatment are able to
be seen at the practice.
The practice boundary extends to Barrack Road/Kingsthorpe Road on the east and Bedford Road
to the south and includes the following Northampton districts:
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Abington
Abington Vale
Bellinge
Blackthorn
Ecton Brook
Great Billing
Goldings
Kingsley Park
Kingsthorpe
Moulton
Moulton Park
Moulton Leys
Overstone Lodge
Rectory Farm
Round Spinney
Rushmere
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Southfields
Weston Favell
Whitehills
Staff Details
Doctors
Dr William Askew
MB ChB DObst RCOG MRCGP MSc MFASM 1980 London
Dr Simon Thompson MB ChB DObst RCOG MRCGP 1982 Aberdeen
Dr Peter Medcalf
MA MbChir MRCGP D.Occ.Med 1983 Cambridge
Dr Vanessa Clewett
MBBS DCH MRCGP DFFP 1997 London
Dr David Buckler
MB ChB MRCP MRCGP MSc MFASM 1983 Sheffield
Dr Sabrah Al-Hardan MB B.Ch. B.A.O. L.R.C.P. & S.I. N.U.I. 1990
Dr Dipesh Naik
MBBS BSC MRCGP
Nurse Practitioners
Mrs
Lesley
Tanton
Our highly qualified nurses deal with a range of conditions and health
concerns. They examine patients, make a diagnosis and plan care,
including prescribing certain products. They are experts in many areas of
disease management such as diabetes and asthma.
Nurses
Bernie Fair
Denise Donaldson
Paula Gallen
Healthcare Assistants
Anita Chamberlain
Practice Management
Mrs Alison
Cooper
Practice Manager Alison Cooper will be able to help you with any
administrative problems you may have with the way our practice is
run.
Mrs Rachael
George
Deputy Practice Manager
Administration
Practice Secretary Lynn Gayton and Sarah Martin Administrative staff , June, Julie,
Joan, Patricia, Rosemary, Tracy, Sally, Caroline, Bernie, Mary, Carol, Nina, Maria,
Kady, Sallyann, Alison, Jacky and Susan
Community Midwives
Debbie Reading
Community Nurses
Jenny, Vicky, Linda, Agnes and Gemma
Health Visitors
Ricia
Counsellors
Mrs Maureen Farrington