Child Immunisation/Health Surveillance
A Clinic is held every Wednesday morning with the
Doctor, Nurse. All Doctors are approved for Child
Health Surveillance.
Prevention of Heart Disease Clinic
A clinic is held with the Nurse who discusses the
benefits of a healthy lifestyle and how you can
reduce the risk of heart disease.
Asthma Clinic and COPD Clinic
ATTACHED STAFF
District Nurses
There is a team of District Nurses attached to the practice
and are based at Yewlands Drive Clinic. The District
Nurse deals with patients who have recently been discharged from hospital or have been referred by the Doctor. They can be contacted on 01772 644100.
DR U KANITKAR MBBS, MS, MCH (Orth),
MRCGP, DRCOG
Health Visitor
DR N RAMAMOORTHY MRCGP, MCH(Orth)
Diploma in sports Medicine
A clinic is held with the Nurse who assesses
patients’ needs and keeps a track on the annual
progress of the patient.
Our Health Visitor is usually able to help with health
matters relating to the under 5’s. She is based at
Yewlands Drive Clinic and Wade Hall Clinic and can be
contacted on 01772 644115.
Diabetic Clinic
Midwife
This is held with the Nurse who reviews Diabetic
patients annually and checks on their progress.
The Community Midwife assists in running the Ante-Natal
Clinic every Thursday morning. She also visits patients at
home and attends our maternity patients, after discharge
from hospital.
Minor Surgery
The surgery offers a minor surgery service. Dr
Kanitkar currently performs joint injections and
minor surgery on Tuesday mornings.
HEALTH PROMOTION CLINICS
Vaccinations
We hold clinics for men, to advice on health matters. We
ask and advise about your lifestyle, check height, weight,
and blood pressure and test a urine specimen. This gives
you the opportunity to ask questions regarding your
health matters.
Each year the practice offers flu vaccinations to
patients at risk. These include the elderly and
those who have diabetes, asthma, COPD and heart
problems. Shingles vaccination for the over 70’s.
NHS travel vaccinations. These vaccinations are
given by the Nurse and HCA.
Non NHS Services
Medical
examinations
for
insurance,
preemployment, fitness to travel, private prescriptions,
private certificates and completion of insurance
claim forms can be arranged with the Doctor. As
these are not NHS services, fees are charged according to BMA guidelines. Details of current fees
are available at reception.
Suggestions
We aim to provide a comprehensive range of
services to our patients. However, the Doctor or
Practice Manager would be happy to hear of any
suggestions you may have.
MOSS SIDE MEDICAL
CENTRE
Well Man Clinic
Contacting the Surgery
Appointments
01772 623954
Out of Hours
01257 418010
Test Results (2pm-4pm) 01772 623954
Well Woman Clinic
We hold the same clinics for women but with additional
aspects. We recommend all women have a cervical
smear test at regular intervals. Our Doctors are trained to
provide full Family Planning Services, contraceptive
injections, oral contraception and contraceptive advice.
Ante Natal Clinic
Clinics are held every Thursday morning by the Midwife
and Dr Kanitkar. The Doctor is qualified to perform
maternity services.
MOSS SIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
16 MOSS SIDE WAY
LEYLAND
LANCASHIRE
PR26 7XL
TELEPHONE
FAX
01772 623954
01772 622897
www.mosssidemedicalcentre.com
MOSS SIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Surgery Opening Hours
Results of Tests
Receptionists
Monday-Wednesday & Friday 8.00am – 6.30pm
Thursday
8.00am – 1.00pm
Tuesday evenings
6.30pm – 7.30pm
Test results can be given over the telephone when
authorised by the Doctor, otherwise appointments would
need to be made with the Doctor. Please telephone
between 2.00pm and 4.00pm for results.
The practice employs three Receptionists; they are
qualified, competent and caring and are bound by the
same confidentiality rules as the Doctors and Nurses.
Please do not be offended if, when telephoning, they ask
for details. This will ensure they can assist you as
speedily as possible.
Our Receptionists are here to help you.
Consulting Times
Repeat Prescriptions
Monday
Tuesday
9.00am – 11.30am
3.30pm – 5.30pm
9.00am – 11.30am
3.30pm - 5.30pm
6.30pm - 7.30pm
(Pre-booked appointments only)
Wednesday
9.00am – 11.30am
3.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday
9.00am – 11.30am
Friday
9.00am – 11.30am
3.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday
10.00am – 1.00pm
(Pre-booked appointments only)
Appointments
An appointment can be made by telephone or in person at reception or you can book an appointment
online. The receptionist will endeavour to offer you
an appointment of your choice at a suitable time.
Please inform us as soon as possible if you are
unable to attend an appointment.
Urgent Appointments
If you need a Doctor urgently, please inform the
receptionist. If the Medical Centre is closed, please
tele- phone the emergency doctors on 01257 418010.
Home Visits
Please request Home Visits only if it is absolutely
necessary. Telephone the surgery before 10.00am,
giving as many details as possible to the receptionist.
Doctors can then plan their visits so urgent cases are
seen first.
Telephone Consultations
If you need to speak to the Doctor, a telephone
consultation can be arranged. The receptionist may
ask for information to pass to the Doctor.
When ordering repeat prescriptions, please use the tear
off slip with your computerised prescription and mark all
items needed. If you do not have the tear off slip, please
write your name and address and the items needed on a
piece of paper. You can then give to receptionist, post
through the letter box or send through the post. Or order
using EPS – Electronic Prescription Service or order
online. Please allow at least 48 hours for your
prescription to be issued.
The Practice has a Medicine Co-ordinator who is
responsible for adding, removing and changing any
medications prescribed to patients once approved by
the GP. She also deals with hospital discharge
medication once approved by the GP.
PRESCRIPTION ORDERS WILL NOT BE TAKEN OVER
THE TELEPHONE EXCEPT FOR THE ELDERLY,
HOUSE BOUND OR DISABLED.
Any queries you have regarding your medication please
contact the medicines co-ordinator on the surgery
number.
Medicine Co-ordinator
THE PRACTICE TEAM
Practice Manager
The Practice Manager is responsible for the smooth
running of the practice and is available to discuss any
suggestions, compliments or complaints you may have.
Practice Secretary
The practice employs a secretary who is responsible for
the referral letters, summarising letters, reports, booking
meetings and general secretarial duties.
Practice Nurse
The practice employs one Practice Nurse who is a
Registered General Nursing trained. She is qualified to
advise on a range of matters and carry out a variety of
procedures including immunisations, ear syringing, blood
pressure checks, annual reviews, smoking cessation
clinics and health promotion clinics. She also offers
foreign travel advice and immunisations.
Health Care Assistant
The practice employs one HCA who is trained to carry out
a variety of procedures including new registration checks,
blood pressure checks, NHS Health checks, ECG, blood
tests, INR monitoring, Flu injections.
Note Summariser
The practice has a member of staff who is responsible for
summarising new patient notes onto the computer
system. This will enable the doctor to have a full medical
history available to him when you visit the surgery for an
appointment.
Practice Administrator
The practice employs an administrator who is
responsible for Medical and Insurance reports, referral
letters, summarising letters and general admin duties.
GP Trainees and Medical Students
The surgery has been accredited by the Royal College of
GPs and Northwest Deanery as a teaching and training
practice for medical students, FY2 trainees and GP
trainees.
Patients might see the trainee doctor or student who is
supervised by a GP working alongside them.
If you have any concerns about your Physical,
Mental or Emotional wellbeing, contact the surgery.
The earlier you seek help, the sooner you can get
information, advice and support.