Doctors Surgery

Our local doctors' surgery is at Long Clawson. There has been a doctor practising in Long Clawson for nearly 200 years. There is a team of doctors, district nurses, chiropodists, midwives and psychiatric nurses:

Doctors:

Dr Amanda Gallop BM, BS, DRCOG Nottingham 1979
Dr Simon Wooding Business Manager, BS, MRCGP Nottingham 1987
Dr Philip Rathbone MB, ChB, MRCGP DFFP Sheffield 1991
Dr Gerard Hooper BSc, MB, ChB, Dip.Pharm.Med RCP (UK) FFPM Edinburgh 1964

Lead Practice Staff:

Mrs Caroline Goulding Practice Manager
Mrs Cherry Lawrence Reception Manager
Mrs Helen Jackson Dispensary Manager
Mrs Sue Johnson RGN Practice Nurse
Mrs Sue Legg RGN Practice Nurse
Mrs Georgina Johnston Health Care Assistant
Mrs Carole Fishwick RN BSc Health Visitor
Mr Gary Burton Practice Psychiatric Nurse

The practice also works with a wide range of other health professionals in the community including the district nursing team lead by Sister Claire Snape.

Dispensary: 01664 823587 please use this number to order repeat prescriptions

There is a volunteer transport system operating, and so if you cannot get to the surgery then telephone Old Dalby post office (822240) and Mrs Watson will tell you who is on call that week. A car will then come and pick you up. This is a free service.

If the surgery is closed ring the National Health Service medical helpline on 0845 4647

	Long Clawson Medical Centre
	The Sands
	Long Clawson
	Melton Mowbray
	LE14 4PA
	Tel 01664 822214
Surgery Notes
Surgery Hours
The Doctors are available for consultations
Monday	08:30 – 11:00 Open Access 14:00 – 16:00 Clinic Appointment Only 16:00 – 18:00 Evening Surgery
Tuesday	08:30 – 11:00 Open Access 14:00 – 16:00 Clinic Appointment Only 16:00 – 18:00 Evening Surgery (New Surgery)
Wednesday	08:30 – 11:00 Open Access 14:00 – 16:00 Clinic Appointment Only
Thursday	08:30 – 11:00 Open Access 14:00 – 16:00 Clinic Appointment Only
Friday	08:30 – 11:00 Open Access 14:00 – 16:00 Clinic Appointment Only 16:00 – 18:00 Evening Surgery
	The doctors and nurses are available to take telephone calls after morning surgery (11:30-12:30). This can be to give advice, discuss test results, follow up certain problems or do simple medication reviews, a telephone call may save you a visit to the surgery. Or to book an appointment, please call teh surgery on the above number.
Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can be ordered at the dispensary, by telephone or preferably by returning the computer slip attached to your previous prescription indicating the items required. Please remember that only the items listed can be requested, if you require any other medication then you must contact the doctor. Prescriptions will be ready for collection 48 hours after they have been requested.
When the Surgery is closed
One of the doctors is on call from 08:00am – 6:30pm every weekday. If you require medical treatment outside the surgery opening times please telephone Leicester Communications Centre on 0845 045 0411, who will arrange for your problem to be dealt with in the most appropriate manner. Medical advice is also available by telephoning NHS direct 24 hour helpline on 0845 4647; you can also obtain this service on line at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Home Visits
If you require a home visit please telephone the surgery before 10:30 am, please give the receptionist some idea of the type of problem and the urgency. These details will be passed onto the doctor and they will make arrangements to come and visit you.
Clinics
Well Women • Cervical Smears • Menopausal problems • General gynaecological problems • Family Planning
Asthma Clinic
Warfarin Clinic
Diabetes Clinic
Ante-natal Clinic
Child Health Clinic
Heart Disease Clinic
Minor Surgery • Removal of skin lumps • Toenail surgery • Treatment warts/verrucca Please make an appointment with D Wooding or Dr Rathbone before making an appointment

 

Remember if you need EMERGENCY HELP telephone 999 and request an ambulance, OTHERWISE telephone the National Health Service medical help line on 0845 4647, where you can speak to a doctor or nurse.