Mr Roger Parkin – Practice Manager
Joined the Practice in 1991 and is a Chartered Accountant by Profession. Previously employment included being a University lecturer and shamefully a Tax Inspector. Now enjoys good wine and eating Lobster.
Practice Nurses
Our practice nurses are friendly and experienced, and work as part of the team with the doctors and other staff. All are trained to advise about leading a healthy lifestyle, certain health problems, foreign travel, and also to perform cervical smears and other medical procedures. Health checks are routinely offered by our nurses to any patients joining the practice.
Certain nurses have extended training in specialist areas such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes and family planning. These nurses are able to offer routine care and advice for patients in these areas under the supervision of the doctors. As well as advice about health for travel abroad they offer a complete range of vaccinations including Yellow Fever.
You can make an appointment to see a nurse by contacting the surgery on 08444 771 772. You will be asked what type of appointment you require to enable the appropriate amount of time to be booked.
Community Nurses
The community nursing team provide nursing care and health advice in the home and by appointment in the Health Centre. The Community Nurses can be contacted when the surgery is closed by ringing 01484 344335.
Community Midwives
Provide individual antenatal care at the Holme Valley Hospital and postnatal care in the community and are involved in classes for parents-to-be. They are able to deliver babies in the Delivery Suite in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary when local staffing levels allow.
Telephone 01484 345640
Health Visitors
Specially trained nurses who give advice on health to all the family, with a particular interest in babies and young children and promoting good health.
Telephone 01484 345644/345643
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Trained to help with a wide variety of emotional and mental health problems. Initial contact is made by arrangement via your G.P.
Telephone 01484 343577
Clinical Psychologists
Offer help to people experiencing psychological problems due to life experiences and physical illness; referral is by your doctor.
Social Worker
Helps with all kinds of social and personal problems and can help you to arrange home care, meals on wheels etc. Patients over pension age should telephone 01484 222361. For all other queries please telephone 01484 223000.
Chiropodist
Treatment is available to the over 65s, the disabled, pregnant mums, diabetics and children.
Telephone 01484 344217
Physiotherapists
Outpatient physiotherapy service is available at the Holme Valley Memorial Hospital and by practice attached physiotherapists, although a Community Physiotherapist treats housebound patients at home. Again, arranged by your doctor.
Counsellor
Your doctor can refer you to an experienced counsellor for problems with relationships or support through other difficult times.
School Nurses
Work with children and young people to promote a healthy and happy lifestyle. Providing a link between school, health services and home they offer routine screenings and individual advice and support.
Telephone 01484 345622