The Pikes Lane Centre |
THE DOCTORSDr Robert Littlewood MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG FPA Cert (Male) Reg 1980 Manchester Dr Stephen Greenhalgh MB BS (Male) Reg 1981 London Dr Simon Hall MB ChB BSc (Hons) (Male) Reg 1993 Manchester Dr Gillian Counsell MB ChB (Female) Reg 1988 Sheffield Dr Mohamed Arif Mirza MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG (Male) Reg 1994 Manchester The doctors work as a group practice. Please feel free to attend any of the doctors but we suggest you see one doctor for one particular problem. This will allow you to gain the most benefit from your consultations and avoid repetition. Please note that Dr Counsell works part-time. All our doctors are qualified medical student tutors. THE PRACTICE TEAMPractice Manager Mr Neil Gregory is responsible for the administration of the practice. He will be happy to discuss any comments or complaints you may have. SecretariesWe have two part-time secretaries who help with the administration of the practice. ReceptionistsOur receptionists are here to assist you in making appointments, requesting home visits and answering enquiries. Their job is a difficult one. Please remember that they are only following instructions issued by the doctors when they may appear to be asking personal questions. All information provided is treated as confidential. Nurse TeamWe have three practice nurses, and a health care assistant. They are: They will be happy to see you for a variety of services including health promotion, immunisations, diabetic and asthma checks, cervical smears and taking blood. OTHER STAFFThe following are not directly employed by the practice but nevertheless form an important part of our team. Health VisitorThe health visitor helps us with health promotion and providing child health surveillance to all the under five year olds registered with our practice. She can be contacted by telephoning 463700 or at our baby clinic for advice on child health care and other areas of health promotion. District Nurse/Treatment Room NurseThe treatment room nurse is available Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 12 noon. If you need to see the district nurse, this can be done by arrangement with the doctor or via the community reception. They can be contacted by telephone on 463700. MidwifeThere is a community midwife attached to the practice. She is available at the surgery on Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning when the antenatal clinic is in progress. Please make an appointment. She can be contacted via the surgery or through the community midwife service on Bolton 390390. Community DieticianThe dietician will help the doctors advise appropriate patients about their dietary needs. CounsellorThe practice offers a counselling service. Counsellors can help patients who are experiencing difficult problems such as bereavement, unemployment, stress, depression, anxiety, caring for relatives and illness disability. Please make an appointment to see the doctor if you require this service. PhysiotherapistThe practice provides a physiotherapy service for muscle disorders. The doctor will refer you if he/she thinks it is appropriate. |
