PRACTICE SERVICES

Personal Lists

The doctors like to run personal lists and you are encouraged to see your own doctor whenever possible.  Exceptions are emergencies, when doctors are on holiday and for certain specialised services.

Doctor's Special Interests

The partners like to specialise in one or two areas of medicine and your own GP may refer you to another partner for a more detailed opinion.

• Dr. Heatley                 Dermatology & minor surgery.
• Dr. Woods                  Neurology.
• Dr. Ziyada                   Ophthalmology.
• Dr. Williams                Family planning including coil fitting.
• Dr. Liu                        ENT & Minor surgery.
• Dr. Heath                    Paediatrics & asthma

Clinics

We provide a full range of NHS primary care clinics.  Up to date details are available at reception.

Travel Vaccinations

The World Health Organisation recommends immunisations before travel to the following countries:

Patients travelling to these destinations should printout & complete the Holbrook Pre-Travel Questionnaire, then return it to reception.  Phone the surgery after 4 days to make an appointment to see the nurse for immunisations if required.

A useful website which will give you advice on all the countries of the world, maps for malaria areas and which vaccines are recommended is www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk.

N.B.

• Immunisations take 14 days to be fully effective so please arrange the appointment at least 14 days before your trip, but preferably 4-6 weeks.

• If you are planning a “Gap Year” or a trip that will last longer than 1 month please book a 20 minute appointment with the Travel Nurse to discuss your travel plans as you may require a number of immunisations given over a period of a few months.

• Please note that some immunisations are not available on the NHS and therefore a charge will be made, which is payable on the day of the appointment by cheque or cash.

• All Malaria tablets (with the exception of Chloroquine and Proguanil) are only available on a private prescription and there is a charge of £10 for this service.

• Holbrook Surgery is a Yellow Fever centre and this vaccine is available by appointment only at a cost of £45.

Immunisations / Vaccinations for Children

All children are offered & encouraged to have the following schedule of immunisations:

BCG is no longer offered routinely at 14 years old.  However, at risk newborns will be immunised.  Your midwife / health visitor will advise & arrange immunisation.

Midwife

• A midwife (Carolyn Hay) is attached to the surgery.  She provides antenatal care & classes.

• The midwife has a surgery per week at the practice held on Thursday afternoons.  Please make appointments with the receptionist.

District Nurses

• The District Nurses are based at Park House.   Messages can be left at the surgery which they will pick up during the day.

Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

• A CPN is attached to the Surgery.  She provides a comprehensive service for adults (age 16 to 65) from the Surgery with mental health problems.  All referrals must come from GP's.  Contact number for further information 01403-227000 extension 7359 or leave a message through the Surgery.

Health Visitors

• The Health Visitors are based in New Park House and can be contacted on 01403-223252 or 01403-223316.

• They run the following clinics:

  • Roffey Millennium Hall, Crawley Road on Mondays 10.00 - 11.30 am.

  • Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane on Thursday 10.00 - 11.30 am.

              No appointments are necessary for these clinics.
   

• They can give help and advice on any child care issue or parenting problems, i.e. sleep and behaviour/potty training/general child development, nutritional advice and minor ailments.

• Assessments are offered for all children at 8 months and 2 years by appointment, which will be sent to you.

• For first time parents, a visit is arranged at home in the antenatal period and a post natal group is run at Horsham Hospital.  We work closely with other local agencies and can be a source of referral if you have specific problems, e.g. post natal depression, children with special needs.

Surgery Premises

The surgery premises are fully accessible for the disabled.  If you have any hearing or speech disabilities, please bring it to the attention of the receptionist.

Private Services at Holbrook Surgery

• Vasectomy                  Dr. Heatley provides this minor operation for family planning.
• Vanishing Veins          A varicose and thread vein clinic provided by independent French medical specialists.
• Counselling                 Ann Ryalls- for appointments ring 01403-262088.
• CBT                           Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- Wajih Sheikh- for appointments ring 07812 372 708
• Physiotherapy             Claire Wright & Joe Wells- appointments are made at reception or ring 01403-738868

Further Information

• History of the Practice

• Practice Charter / Complaints Info.