Staff News
Dr Gemma Canning
We welcome back Dr Canning following her maternity leave and she resumes her working days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Locum Doctors
Drs Richard Henshaw, Barbara Vroom and Shahin Misbaul are continuing to work as locum doctors at the Practice to cover these absences.
Sr Joy Chadwick
Sister Chadwick is leaving at the end of July and we would like to wish her all the best for the future.
Mrs Christine Gentle
After over 25 years of service Mrs Gentle the General Manager retired at the end of June. We wish her a long and healthy retirement.
Miss Joanne Kelsall
We welcome Miss Kelsall who has joined us as our new Operations Manager. She is getting married in November and will then become Mrs Williams.
Phew!
Dr Peter Cooper
Dr Cooper is finally hanging up his stethoscope and retiring in August. We are sure you will join us in wishing him a long and healthy retirement.
Dr Alistair Greenbank
We are pleased to welcome Dr Greenbank as a new GP Partner to the Practice. If the name seems familiar, some of you may remember Dr Greenbank from a few years ago when he worked at the Practice as a Registrar.
Patients registered with Dr Cooper will be transferred to Dr Greenbank’s list. However, as always, patients may make an appointment with any of our doctors in the Practice.
Dr Kathryn Furneaux
Some of you may be aware that Dr Furneaux has been on sick leave for several months. She is now on the mend and will hopefully be returning to work in September.
Dr Richard Walsh
Dr Walsh is also on sick leave following his hip operation and will hopefully be returning to work in August – limp free!
Dr Venuri Gunatilake
Dr Gunatilake is now on maternity leave and her baby is due any day now.
The Westgate Newsletter
Summer 2016
Blood Test Forms
Please can we remind patients that if they require a blood test and have been given the form for this, patients must remember to take the form with them to their subsequent phlebotomy appointment. The phlebotomists are not allowed to do the blood test without the appropriate form and have 5 minute appointment slots. This does not leave them enough time to sort out forgotten forms and may mean that the blood test will have to be re-arranged.
Travelling to Europe this Summer?
Don’t forget to get your European Health Card (EHIC) – this has not changed since the Referendum
This card is available for FREE via the link on the NHS Choices website at:
http://www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx
Remember you will also need travel insurance as well.
Travelling Further Afield?
Don’t forget to get your travel vaccinations – some vaccinations take time to take effect or need more than one course, so don’t leave it to the last minute, get them done in plenty of time before you leave. Not all travel treatments and vaccinations are available for free on the NHS even if you are under eighteen (for example Malaria tablets or Yellow Fever vaccinations), so remember to budget for these when planning your trip. Visit our website for more information.
www.westgatepractice.co.uk
Patient Participation Group
If you would like the opportunity to give us your views please join our Virtual Patient Participation Group. Go to our website at www.westgatepractice.co.uk, click on the Patient Participation Group tab at the top right-hand side of the homepage, then click on the Virtual Patient Reference Group tab and complete the online form. If you do not have access to a computer but would like to join the group then contact Elizabeth Kilgallon the Patient Services Officer on 01543 416633.
Patient Participation Group
If you would like the opportunity to give us your views please join our Virtual Patient Participation Group. Go to our website at www.westgatepractice.co.uk, click on the Patient Participation Group tab at the top right-hand side of the homepage, then click on the Virtual Patient Reference Group tab and complete the online form. If you do not have access to a computer but would like to join the group then contact Elizabeth Kilgallon the Patient Services Officer on 01543 416633.
Lost and Found
Woody from Toy Story has been found in our waiting room. So far Buzz Lightyear and friends have not staged a successful rescue attempt – although Woody does seem to mysteriously move around the office. We will endeavour keep him safe until his owner claims him!
Patient Participation Group
If you would like the opportunity to give us your views please join our Virtual Patient Participation Group. Go to our website at www.westgatepractice.co.uk, click on the Patient Participation Group tab at the top right-hand side of the homepage, then click on the Virtual Patient Reference Group tab and complete the online form. If you do not have access to a computer but would like to join the group then contact Elizabeth Kilgallon the Patient Services Officer on 01543 416633.
Patient Participation Group
If you would like the opportunity to give us your views please join our Virtual Patient Participation Group. Go to our website at www.westgatepractice.co.uk, click on the Patient Participation Group tab at the top right-hand side of the homepage, then click on the Virtual Patient Reference Group tab and complete the online form. If you do not have access to a computer but would like to join the group then contact Elizabeth Kilgallon the Patient Services Officer on 01543 416633.
Patient Participation Group
If you would like the opportunity to give us your views please join our Virtual Patient Participation Group. Go to our website at www.westgatepractice.co.uk, click on the Patient Participation Group tab at the top right-hand side of the homepage, then click on the Virtual Patient Reference Group tab and complete the online form. If you do not have access to a computer but would like to join the group then contact Elizabeth Kilgallon the Patient Services Officer on 01543 416633.
