News
Pharmacy First Plus @ M&D Green Pharmacy - 11 November 2025
We are pleased to announce an exciting new service for our patients starting on 11/11/2025 in partnership with M&D Green Pharmacy in the Antonine Centre, offering face-to-face appointments for common medical conditions.
If you have one of the following condtions, you can phone the Pharmacy directly on 01236-724440 and they will be able to book you for an appointment with their Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, who is fully trained to assess, diagnose and treat these ailments. Alternatively, if you have phoned the surgery Reception, you may offered an appointment at the Pharmacy or signposted to contact them directly.
This is a brand new service and there may be some early teething issues, so we would kindly ask that you bear with us! However, we are confident that the skills and training of our local Community Pharmacist will be of great benefit to the patients of the Practice.
Earache and Ear Conditions
|
Condition |
Age |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Otitis externa |
Over 6 |
Spreading infection, diabetic/immunocompromised, not improving after 7 days |
|
Otitis media (uncomplicated) |
Over 6 |
Recurrent episodes, perforated eardrum, systemic unwellness |
|
Earwax impaction |
Older adults, all ages |
Failed self-care, pain, hearing loss not resolved with removal |
Sore Throat and Mouth Conditions
|
Condition |
Age |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Pharyngitis |
All ages |
Symptoms >7 days, severe pain, fever |
|
Tonsillitis (viral/bacterial) |
Children, young adults |
Recurrent episodes, suspected bacterial not responding to antibiotics |
|
Oral thrush |
Infants, older adults |
Immunocompromised, recurrent or extensive lesions |
|
Cold sores (Herpes simplex) |
All ages |
Primary infection in children, lesions >10 days |
|
Mouth ulcers |
All ages |
Non-healing >2 weeks, large or multiple ulcers |
|
Laryngitis |
All ages |
Persistent hoarseness >3 weeks, voice loss |
|
Hoarseness |
Adults |
Smoker with persistent hoarseness, >3 weeks |
Chest and Respiratory Conditions
|
Condition |
Age |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Hay fever |
Teens, adults |
Poor response to antihistamines, affecting sleep/work |
|
Perennial allergic rhinitis |
All ages |
Not responsive to treatment, nasal polyps suspected |
|
Acute sinusitis |
Adults |
Symptoms >10 days or severe facial pain/swelling |
Women’s Health – Private Services
|
Condition / Service |
Typical Age Group |
Not suitable for Pharmacist If... |
|
Period Delay (e.g., Norethisterone) |
Adults (typically 16–45) |
- Suspected pregnancy - Unexplained vaginal bleeding - Personal/family history of blood clots - Breast cancer or liver disease - Delay >17 days or repeated use |
New Baby Checks - starting from July 2025
The Practice will be performing new baby checks, usually between 6 and 10 weeks of age. Mother and new baby will have already been introduced to their Health Visitor before this. The Practice will be in contact to arrange the baby check and the post-natal check for Mother will also be carried out at this appointment.
Clinical Staff changes in 2025
Leaving:
After 14 years with the Practice, Practice Nurse Amanda Davidson (known to all as Mandy) had her last day with us on Friday 27 June. Nurse Mandy has been an integral part of the clinical team since 2011, and will be very well-known to most of our patients. She has looked after patients of all age groups, and dealt with conditions ranging from minor illnesses to some of the most serious. We at the Practice wish to thank Mandy for her time with us – we have enjoyed working with her, and wish her all the very best for the future.
New Staff:
We are happy to announce that Dr Kathleen Kelly joined us on January 6th as a new GP member of the medical staff.
We are a Training Practice
From August 1, 2025, the Practice became accredited to train Doctors in the GP stage of their training. Click here to read more.
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