Non-urgent advice: ZERO ABUSE
Abbey Medical Centre operate a zero abuse policy (both physical and verbal) towards any member of our team. Anyone found in breach of this policy may have to find alternative Doctor Practice. Please respect the team that looks after you.
What The Doctors and Practice Staff Should Reasonably Expect From You
We ask that you treat Doctors and Staff with courtesy and respect at all times. Doctors have instructed their receptionists to ask certain questions so that they may deal with your requests in accordance with policies set out by the Doctors.
Please let us know if you change your personal details or address.
If you cannot keep an appointment please let us know as soon as possible, this may enable someone else to be seen.
Please order repeat prescriptions 48 hours in advance. Do not expect prescriptions every time you see a doctor – they are quite often not necessary.
Follow your Doctor’s advice and take the full course of medications prescribed.
Before seeking a home visit think seriously whether it is necessary. When requesting a visit please contact the surgery before 11 am unless a genuine emergency arises later.
Out of Hours visits should only be requested in an emergency, not for minor illnesses, which can wait until morning.
We are committed to maintaining good communications and providing a high standard of care to our patients. Helpful suggestions are always welcome.
Doctors
Dr Sam Clements (f) BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, PhD, DipHE, BMBS 2014, DipFRSH, MRCGP (2019) JP GMC: 7454374 Clinical days – Monday pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Dr Joanne Taplin (f) BMedSci (Hons), BMBS 1997, MRCGP, DRCOG GMC: 4430351 Clinical days – Monday am, Tuesday, Friday pm |
Dr Marie Nelson (f) Qualified 2016 MRCGP 2022 Dip FRSH, coil and implant fitter GMC: 7523276 Clinical days – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Dr Elizabeth Kedge (f) B.A (Hons) BMBS 2014 MRCGP BMS Principles and Practice of Menopause Care Certificate 2023 Clinical days – Monday, Wednesday |
Dr Hedra Ghobrial (m) GP Registrar Clinical days – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Dr Harriwin Selvarajoo GP Registrar Clinical days – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday |
Dr Eddy Tan GP Registrar Clinical days – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday |
Mrs Paula Muir (f) RGN (2007)BSc Nursing (2011) Certificate Management Long Term Conditions Masters Certificate in managing Urgent and Acute Illness (2017) Prescriber (2018) Clinical days – Thursday, Friday |
Nurses
Miss Brooke Bristow (f) RGN (1992) Cert Diabetes (2002), Dip Asthma (2003) Clinical days – Monday-Friday |
Nurse Caroline Garfitt (f) RGN (1988) Diploma COPD Diploma Diabetes Certificate CHD Clinical days – Tuesday, Wednesday |
Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare Assistant Ms Samantha Stapleton Clinical days – Monday pm, Tuesday pm |
Healthcare Assistant Mrs Emily Aram Clinical days – Wednesday, Thursday |
Practice Management
Mrs Joy Stevenson (f) Practice Manager In practice Monday-Wednesday |
Mr Mark Clements (m) Business Manager In practice Thursday-Friday |
Pharmacists
Mrs Cherendeep Sandhu (f) MPharm Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Clinical days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
Community Nurses
Amanda Gallagher (f) Mental Health Nurse – employed by Primary Care Network Clinical day – Friday |
Attached Staff
Administrative Team
Claire Matthews – Reception Lead |
Amanda – Secretary |
Clare – Secretary |
Wendy – Administrator, Audit Clerk |
Janice – Administrator, Prescription Clerk |
Caroline – Reception Care Navigator |
Emily – Reception Care Navigator |
Margaret – Reception Care Navigator |
Sarah – Reception Care Navigator |
Sue – Reception Care Navigator |