18th - 22nd June 2012
If you are a carer and need support please telephone 0845 434 435 for Devon Carers.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
A notice from Dr Kerr
Simon Kerr writes:...."Many apologies to those of you who are
currently unable to see me in Ottery St Mary & particularly in
Newton Poppleford. Subject to the passing of the Heath & Social Care
Bill through the House of Lords earlier this year I have been helping
to ensure the highest of clinical standards are provided to our patients
locally here in Devon. I am spending time with NHS Devon staff &
have taken lead roles in the services for Carers, addtional primary care
support in A+E & the acute admissions unit in Exeter. I am engaging
and co-ordinating regular joint working in the seven Eastern Devon GP
practices & been integral to the construction of the N.E.W Devon
clinical commissioning group. We have held public meetings in Honiton
& Ottery St Mary to engage with local opinion & plan a third
event in the Guildhall in Axminster in June.
The coalition's buzz-phrase "no decision about me without me" is about local clinicians steering healthcare in the direction to meet the identifed needs of their local populations. Inevitably this process will lead to some of us having less face to face time with patients overall but these changes have already led to services closer to patients here of which there are now many examples .
I am confident Dr Peter Milner who is currently locuming for me for three sessions/week will provide an excellent alternatve in Newton Poppleford over the forthcoming months, many thanks for your understanding"
The coalition's buzz-phrase "no decision about me without me" is about local clinicians steering healthcare in the direction to meet the identifed needs of their local populations. Inevitably this process will lead to some of us having less face to face time with patients overall but these changes have already led to services closer to patients here of which there are now many examples .
I am confident Dr Peter Milner who is currently locuming for me for three sessions/week will provide an excellent alternatve in Newton Poppleford over the forthcoming months, many thanks for your understanding"
The surgery will not be affected by the national Doctor's strike
You may have heard on the news that the BMA has asked all doctors to go on strike on the 21st June.
We would like to reassure all our patients that the surgery will be unaffected by this. All care, both routine and urgent, will continue as usual.
We would like to reassure all our patients that the surgery will be unaffected by this. All care, both routine and urgent, will continue as usual.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Coleridge Bank Hoiday opening hours -
Ottery St Mary
Friday 1st June - OPEN
Monday 4th June - CLOSED
Tuesday 5th June - CLOSED
Wednesday 6th June - OPEN
Newton Poppleford
Friday 1st June - OPEN
Wednesday 6th June - OPEN
Friday 8th June - OPEN
Whimple
Friday 1st June - OPEN
Monday 4th June - CLOSED
Wednesday 6th June - OPEN
Friday 8th June - OPEN
Monday, May 21, 2012
Coleridge Medical Centre is One Step Ahead!!
Here at the Coleridge Medical Centre, we are one step ahead with regards to online appointment booking and repeat prescription ordering!
If you haven't already signed up to the ColeridgeOnline service, bring a form of photo ID to Reception and a Receptionist will issue you with a username and password.
ColeridgeOnline allows you to book appointments with your GP and order your repeat medication.
If you haven't already signed up to the ColeridgeOnline service, bring a form of photo ID to Reception and a Receptionist will issue you with a username and password.
ColeridgeOnline allows you to book appointments with your GP and order your repeat medication.
It is quick and convenient!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Bank Holiday
A Bank Holiday is fast approaching!
We will be closed on Monday 7th May 2012 and will re-open on Tuesday 8th May 2012.
*Please ensure you have ordered your repeat medication*
We will be closed on Monday 7th May 2012 and will re-open on Tuesday 8th May 2012.
*Please ensure you have ordered your repeat medication*
Monday, April 23, 2012
Whimple Branch Surgery Update
From April 2012, Whimple branch surgery will be open on Monday afternoons and alternate Thursday mornings. On Monday afternoons patients will be able to book appointments with Dr Dilley and Dr Barrow and with Dr Cox on alternate Thursday mornings.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Online Booking
Patients who have signed up to our online services (ColeridgeOnline) are now able to view, book and cancel GP appointments. If you would like further information about how to sign up please visit our web site at http://www.coleridgemedicalcentre.co.uk/ Did you know you can also sign up for text message appointment reminders and online ordering for repeat prescriptions? We are holding our next 'line up and sign up' event, during the morning on Tuesday 17th April. Drop in to reception with a recognised form of ID and we will be able to give you your own log in for these services.
Nurse Practitioners
From April 2012 we hope to have two Nurse Practitioners working together every morning to assist the on call GP with requests for urgent appointments.
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered Nurse who has completed specific advanced nursing education (generally a Master's degree) and training in the diagnosis and management of common medical conditions. Our Nurse Practitioners are qualified to prescribe some medicines without referral to a GP.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Partnership Changes
Dr Jean Brown
On the 29th March 2012 Dr Jean Brown retired from the Coleridge Medical Centre. Dr Brown was the first female doctor to join the practice in 1984. We are all very sad to see her go and wish her a long and happy retirement. If you would like to write your own message to Dr Brown, a book is available on our reception desk. We hope that Dr Brown's patients will continue their care with Dr Tom Waterfall.
Dr Tom Waterfall
Welcome to Dr Tom Waterfall who joined the Partnership on the 2nd April 2012. Dr Waterfall qualified from Imperial College in 2005 and has worked in Exeter and Torbay hospitals before completing his GP training in Chagford. He has a number of hobbies and interests including tennis, squash, wild swimming, rock climbing and the environment. He is married to a GP who works in Exeter and has a young daughter. He is looking forward to getting to know all of his patients and hopes to be able to live up to their expectations!
GP LOCUMS
Dr Sally Caswell
We are very sad to announce that Dr Sally Caswell left the practice on 30th march 2012. Dr Caswell has been working as a GP locum since June 2010 and more recently has taken on Dr Sigger's patient list. Dr Caswell's patients will continue their care with Dr Waterfall. We would like to thank Dr Caswell for the care she has provided for patients and we wish her all the very best for the future.
Dr Peter Milmer
We are very pleased to have Dr Peter Milmer working with us, looking after Dr Kerr's patients on Tuesday mornings and all day on Wednesdays. Dr Kerr's time out of the practice is due to his role as Chair of the Wakley Locality Commissioning Group and lead GP for Carers in Devon.
On the 29th March 2012 Dr Jean Brown retired from the Coleridge Medical Centre. Dr Brown was the first female doctor to join the practice in 1984. We are all very sad to see her go and wish her a long and happy retirement. If you would like to write your own message to Dr Brown, a book is available on our reception desk. We hope that Dr Brown's patients will continue their care with Dr Tom Waterfall.
Dr Tom Waterfall
Welcome to Dr Tom Waterfall who joined the Partnership on the 2nd April 2012. Dr Waterfall qualified from Imperial College in 2005 and has worked in Exeter and Torbay hospitals before completing his GP training in Chagford. He has a number of hobbies and interests including tennis, squash, wild swimming, rock climbing and the environment. He is married to a GP who works in Exeter and has a young daughter. He is looking forward to getting to know all of his patients and hopes to be able to live up to their expectations!
GP LOCUMS
Dr Sally Caswell
We are very sad to announce that Dr Sally Caswell left the practice on 30th march 2012. Dr Caswell has been working as a GP locum since June 2010 and more recently has taken on Dr Sigger's patient list. Dr Caswell's patients will continue their care with Dr Waterfall. We would like to thank Dr Caswell for the care she has provided for patients and we wish her all the very best for the future.
Dr Peter Milmer
We are very pleased to have Dr Peter Milmer working with us, looking after Dr Kerr's patients on Tuesday mornings and all day on Wednesdays. Dr Kerr's time out of the practice is due to his role as Chair of the Wakley Locality Commissioning Group and lead GP for Carers in Devon.
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