HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
18 HETHERINGTON ROAD
LONDON SW4 7NU
Tel: 020 7274 4220
Fax: 020 7737 0205
LAM-PCT.HGP@nhs.net
www.hetheringtongp.co.uk
We are a medical practice, aiming to provide full general medical care
and advice on all health related matters.
We are in Lambeth Primary Care Trust. (1 Lower Marsh SE1 7NT)
We accept patients from the area covered by the map and are
committed to equal access to health care for all, regardless of age,
infirmity, race, sex or sexuality.
PREMISES OPENING HOURS
Monday-Friday 8am - 6.30pm
There are pre-bookable extended sessions from 7.30am on Thursday
mornings, until 8.00pm on Tuesday evenings and from 9.00-12 on
Saturdays
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APPOINTMENTS
Appointments can be booked several weeks ahead. You may choose
an appointment with any of the doctors although not all of them are
available every day. Appointments can also be booked over the
internet via our website but you will need to set up a secure password
first. We try to stick to time but there may be emergencies or other
unexpected problems that cause delays, so please be patient. We book
ten minute appointments in general surgeries if you need a longer time
for a particular problem, please ask. If an interpreter is needed, we
can book an appointment with one, or use a telephone interpreting
service.
But if you have a medical problem that cannot wait until the next
available appointment, please telephone the surgery and leave your
details with a receptionist. The duty doctor will telephone you a little
later to assess your problem and deal with as appropriate. This could
mean issuing you with a prescription or asking you to visit the surgery
for a face-to-face consultation.
(Please be sure to cancel unwanted appointments in good time to enable
someone else to use the appointment slot)
VISITS
If you are unable to come to the surgery i.e. you are too ill or
housebound, please try to make your request for a visit before
10.30am. Please give your name, address and phone number to the
receptionist. It is helpful if you can give some idea of the reason for
the visit. There is a rota for visits, but when possible you will see your
usual doctor.
OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCIES
There is always someone at the surgery from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday
to Friday, to take your call. Outside these hours, an answer phone will
have details of how to obtain advice. We are members of SELDOC, a
co-operative of local GPs providing out of hours cover, (020 8693
9066). A receptionist will take your details and a doctor will call you
back. You may be offered telephone advice, or asked to attend the
SELDOC base at Dulwich Hospital, East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PT.
If it is needed, a doctor may visit.
Advice may also be obtained from NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 or
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
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REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS
For safety reasons, we do not take telephone requests for
prescriptions, except by prior arrangement from the housebound. A
repeat request slip is attached to each prescription. Please keep this for
your next order. Prescriptions will be ready in 2 working days, or can
be posted back if you enclose a stamped addressed envelope. We can
also accept on-line requests for repeat prescriptions if you have
registered for this service. Please do not let yourself run out of
important regular medication. At intervals, we will ask people on
regular medication to make an appointment for a check-up.
TELEPHONING THE SURGERY
If you wish to speak to a doctor, we offer booked telephone
consultations with all doctors, mornings and evenings.
TEST RESULTS
Check with your doctor or nurse how to get results of tests you re
having. Please allow 5-7 working days. If you are unsure, please
phone reception between 12.30 and 3.30pm.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Please let the receptionist know if you need to discuss something of a
confidential nature away from the desk. There are cards in the waiting
area which can be used for confidential requests.
We are registered under the Data Protection Act, and identifiable
patient data will not be released without consent, or ethical approval.
Patients may access their medical records in line with the Medical
Records Act. Please contact the secretary.
COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS & COMPLAINTS
If you have any comments, suggestions, or complaints about the
services we offer, we would like to know. Please ask at the reception
desk or contact the Operational Manager.
You may also contact PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) at
Lambeth PCT on 0800 587 8078
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CLINIC DETAILS
CHILD HEALTH
We have a baby clinic every Wednesday from 10.30-12.30, where you
can drop in for weighing. A health visitor is available here alternate
Wednesdays. Appointments for immunisations or developmental
checks can be made through reception. The Health Visitors are based
at Rathmell Health Centre, 020 3049 4002, with clinics Mondays and
Wednesdays 13.00-15.30 and Thursdays 09.30-11.30.
ANTENATAL CLINIC
Wednesday 09.00-12.00, 13.30-15.30
Dr Shaw runs this clinic with the Community Midwives. There is
plenty of opportunity at the clinic to ask questions of the Midwives or
doctor, and to meet other expectant mothers.
CONTRACEPTIVE ADVICE
Confidential contraceptive advice is available, regardless of age, and
is offered by the practice nurses and GPs. A full choice of methods is
offered, for general, emergency and teenage contraception.
Emergency post coital contraception is available, up to 72 hours after
unprotected sex by hormonal methods or 5 days by fitting IUCD
(coil).
We can refer for termination of pregnancy, where appropriate,
regardless of age.
An appointment will always be made for you as necessary. We can
also give details of specialist contraceptive services.
TRAVEL ADVICE
For immunisations and general advice, please make an appointment
with the practice nurse. We are a registered Yellow Fever centre.
WELL PERSON
This is an opportunity to have a health promotion check and discuss
lifestyle, run by a practice nurse.
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SURGERY POD
We now have a computer in the waiting area with attached equipment
that can perform routine checks such as blood pressure and weight, as
well as doing a variety of screening questions for new patient checks
or follow ups. This can be used at any time without appointment.
MINOR SURGERY
We refer for minor surgery locally. Please check with your doctor in a
normal surgery first, to discuss suitability.
MENTAL HEALTH
We offer a range of services within the practice; including
counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), computerised CBT,
individual, couple and group therapy, as well as telephone
counselling.
We are also able to refer to community mental health services.
SMOKING CLINIC
There is help available for anyone wishing to stop smoking; all
doctors and nurses can offer advice or referral to local services.
We have a special smoking clinic, offering support and prescribed
treatments if necessary. Please enquire at reception.
OTHER SERVICES
We have dedicated services for people with asthma, COPD, diabetes,
heart disease, stroke and hypertension.
We also provide an enhanced service for people with addictions and
for people with learning difficulties.
PATIENT WALK IN CENTRE
2-8 Gracefield Gardens
London SW16 2ST
Tel: 020 3049 50302-8
PATIENTS RIGHT & RESPONSIBILITIES (see our website)
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OTHER INFORMATION
REGISTERING AS A PATIENT
We are happy to register anyone living within the practice area. Please
collect registration forms from reception. It is also possible to
complete pre-registration forms on-line.
DISABLED ACCESS
We have full access to all consulting and treatment rooms and toilets.
There is a portable induction loop available for people with hearing
problems.
NON NHS SERVICES
The NHS may not cover certain things; for instance, visitors from
abroad may not always be eligible for free treatment (although
emergencies are always covered). We can also provide certain
services outside the NHS, such as LGV or Taxi medicals, insurance
examinations, for which a fee is payable. Our charges for these are
listed in reception. We do not countersign passports.
SICK NOTES
For illnesses lasting less than a week, you should not require a doctor's
certificate, but can use a Self Certificate (SC1) obtained from your
employer or a DSS office. If you are asked by your employer for a
private certificate, there is a fee payable to the receptionist. If you are
absent for longer, you will need to see a doctor for a certificate.
TEACHING
This practice has been chosen to help in professional training, and
there may sometimes be a medical student present during surgeries.
You will always be asked if you are happy to have a student present,
and if you prefer to be seen alone they can leave. As always,
consultations remain confidential.
We also have GP registrars, doctors completing their specialist
training in general practice.
CHAPERONES
If you would like a chaperone for any examination, please inform
reception.
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CARERS GROUP
If you are a carer and would like to join this group, please ask at
reception.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
All GPs provide general medical services and in addition some have
the following special interests.
Dr McLachlan: Mental health, addictions, diabetes, skin conditions &
acupuncture
Dr Aitken: Clinical Governance, antenatal care, women’s health &
hypertension
Dr Saini: Women’s health & child health
Dr Mowle: Medical education, child health
Dr Patel: Heart disease, mental health
OUTSIDE COMMITMENTS
Dr McLachlan is GP facilitator to the Three Boroughs PHCT for
single homeless people, asylum seekers and refugees and chair of
Lambeth Clinical Commissioning Collaborative Board (LCCCB).
Dr Aitken is a member of the Local Medical Committee and associate
member of the General Medical Council
Dr Saini is a GP appraiser and Deputy Medical Director SEL NHS
Dr Mowle is a Programme Director at Guy’s and St Thomas’ GP
training scheme, Associate Director for Inner South West London,
Vice Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners and a trainer.
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP
This group meets regularly to feed back on services.
If you would be interested to take part, please ask at reception for more
information on the next Patient Participation Group meeting.
Or you can join our online group via our website
www.hetheringtongp.co.uk
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
Removal of violent & abusive patients (see our website)
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PARTNERS
Dr Adrian McLachlan
MB BS 1983 London
Male
Dr Dianne Aitken
MB BS DRCOG MRCGP 1988
London Female
Dr Harpreet Saini
MB ChB 1988 Dundee
Female
Dr Steve Mowle
MB BCh FRCGP DFFP 1993 Wales
Male
Dr Jayesh Patel
MB BS 2003 London MRCGP
Male
ASSOCIATES
Dr Suzy Shaw
MB ChB 1985 Manchester MRCGP
Female
Dr Miranda Cook
MB ChB 1991 London MRCGP
Female
Dr Henrietta Deasy
MB BS 1997 London
Female
Dr Navjot Gill
MB BS 2006 London Bsc DCH
DFSRH
Female
Dr Ramneek Grewal
MB BS 2007, BSC
Female
Jaysal Patel
MB BS2007 London
Male
GP REGISTRAR
Dr Weyma Forshaw
MB CHB BSC
Female
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NURSES
Jo Rydlewski, RGN
Ellie Sylvester, RGN
Noreen Day, RGN
Maureen Fabian, RGN
Mary Carbin RGN, (outreach)
Cathy Doyle RGN, (outreach)
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT:
Jessica Opong
COUNSELLING
PSYCHOLOGIST:
IAPTS/Awareness Centre
Kate Bewsey, Kate Hannay and
Awareness team
HEALTH VISITORS and
DISTRICT NURSES:
Phone on 020 3049 4002
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Graham Merry
COMMUNITY MIDWIFE:
Elizabeth Bakare
RECEPTIONISTS/CLERICAL:
Maura, (Reception Supervisor)
Sue, Shirley, Jackie, Keisha,
Nuala, Rebecca, Greta (medical
records) Jean (Filing Clerk),
Rachelle (Filing Clerk)
SECRETARIAL / ADMIN:
Jennifer Watson, Hannah Evans
BUSINESS MANAGER - TBC
OPERATIONS MANAGER:
Dorcas Smith
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