Beech Hill
Medical Practice
The Latest News from Beech Hill Medical Practice
| ******* Dr Lola Ajibade ******* |
| We are delighted
to welcome Dr Lola Ajibade as a partner at Beech Hill Lola has worked in the practice before as a locum doctor and she now joins us as a permanent member of staff. She will be with us full time and we look forward to her settling in. Watch this space for more details |
| ******* Dr Alex Turnbull ******* |
| Dr Turnbull
retired from the Beech Hill Medical Practice on 31st October. There was
a lunch at the surgery and he was "guest of honour" with a number of
past staff members in attendance and the current staff as well. He was
presented with a silver plate by the doctors and a fine watch from the
staff. He made an emotional farewell speech which was fantastically well
received. We all wish him well for the future and with his continuing work in the field of mental health He will be missed by everyone |
| Health Trainers |
| The practice has
joined with Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust to offer health
trainers to our patients. This is an initiative to encourage a healthier
lifestyle, particularly in those people at higher risk. At first, we
will be targeting those people who are overweight and smokers. See
here and
here for further details Ask one of the receptionists or your GP or Practice nurse about further details |
| Choose and Book |
| The practice is now offering you choice for your referrals to hospital. Your GP will discuss this with you and may be able to give you information through the Choose and Book national computerised system. This may allow you to have an appointment for some specialities there and then, or you will be able to ring or contact through the internet, the national system to arrange your appointment at your chosen centre. |
| Practice Survey/Questionnaire: 2007 |
| Many thanks to everyone who helped us with our recent annual survey of our practice . The returns are being analysed by an independent company and we are looking forward to receiving the results and your comments. The results for 2007 are now available and can be seen here |
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last update: 1st November 2007 |
