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A NOTE FROM DR CAPLAN

As you are aware, the last 12 months have seen huge changes within the practice.

 

Firstly, we successfully extended the building, providing two more much needed consulting rooms and an office for Debbie Beels, our Practice Manager.

 

On 31st March 2016,  we saw the departure of Drs. Blockley, Morais and Mustafa, to work in other areas of Greater Manchester.  We were confronted with the task of recruiting a new team of GP’s and clinicians to meet the challenges currently faced by the NHS and ensure that all of us at Park View Medical Centre continue to provide an excellent primary care service to our patients.

 

Dr.  Saadi Hasan joined us on 1st April 2016.  An experienced GP, he previously worked in places as far apart as Oldham and New Zealand.  We are delighted to have him with us and on 1st April 2017 he will become a partner in the practice along with  Dr. Esther Isaacson, Dr. Suzanne Arron and myself.

 

Dr. Suzanne Arron joined the practice in January 2017 and is also an experienced GP, having worked in Collyhurst for 8 years.

 

Dr. Esther Isaacson previously worked in London but has moved back to her home city of Manchester along with her husband and 3 children.

 

I am delighted that all three will become partners in the practice from 1st April.

 

Our nursing team remains a vital and integral part of the practice, very ably led by our experienced Sister Angela Boucher, well  supported by Sister Karen Stone.   A recent welcome addition has been trainee Practice Nurse Chelsea Sammon.  A fully qualified nurse, Chelsea has previously worked as a District Nurse and will train with us in those aspects of nursing care specific to General Practice.

 

We have also welcomed a hospital based pharmacist into our team who  works afternoons  and whose  input into medicines management has been invaluable.

 

Dr. Helen Bain has been with us since November 2014, working one day a week.  She is one of a group of GP’s with a special interest in emergency medicine, working four days a week in A & E at NMGH.  Sadly she is leaving us at the end of March for pastures new.  However, her colleague, Dr. Stephen Gerrard, who works four days a week at Rochdale A & E, remains with us, working one day a week, having also joined us in April 2016.

 

Dr. Qurat Malik is a long term locum whose help has been invaluable.

 

The practice could not function without our hardworking and dedicated administrative team led by Debbie Beels, our Practice Manager.  They are:-

 

Susanne Williams, senior receptionist.

Veronica Rigby and her referrals management team of Siobhan Riley and Marlene Gunder.

Michelle Charity as Prescription Supervisor along with Jodie Carroll, responsible for prescriptions management.

Mel Mcudden, Pat Gowan, Denise Pearson and Fran Mitchell.

 

Finally and most importantly, I would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to you, our patients, for your understanding during this period of change.  We recognize that it can be difficult when there are lots of new staff and your patience and support has been very much appreciated.  It has made the process so much easier.

 

Please rest assured, despite the rumors, that I have no plans to retire.

 

I look forward to the continued growth and success of Park View Medical Centre, where our aim remains to continue to provide the highest standard of medical care in a holistic manner.

 

With best wishes

 

Dr. Mandy Caplan

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 Travel Needs

 

Are you planning to travel abroad this year? if you need to be seen please ensure you allow plenty of time , ideally 4-6 weeks , Complete a travel health form and see our Travel Health page 

 

Clinics & Services

 

Long Term Illnesses

If you suffer from a long term illness such as asthma, diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure etc. it is important that you have regular reviews. You should aim to be review every 6-12 months. If you are new to the practice or have not been seen for some time please make an appointment to see one of the nurses. You may wish to book a telephone consultation in the first instance.

Family Planning, Contraception and Sexual Health

The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Service provides free and confidential contraception and sexual health services across Manchester, Salford and Trafford. They offer advice and treatment for contraception and family planning, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and advice, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV and HIV prevention.

You can find information about the services available, locate your nearest clinic and book an appointment through The Northern Sexual Health website.



Immunisations

Routine childhood vaccinations are available Wednesdays 13:00-16:30. We will contact you with an appointment when the vaccinations are due. If you are unable to attend the appointment provided please contact the practice. 

Smear Tests / Cervical Screening

Cervical screening (smear tests) is offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.
If your cervical screening test is negative for high-risk HPV, you will normally be invited for screening again every 5 years.

You will usually be contacted when your screening is due. However, some people may still have a 3-year recall date if this was advised before the screening interval changed.

If you think you are due for cervical screening, have missed an invitation or have any concerns, please contact the practice to arrange an appointment with one of our nurses.



NHS Health Checks

If you are aged 40 to 74, you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years. The check assesses your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, and provides advice on how to reduce your risk. You will usually be invited when you are due for a Health Check.

Find out more about NHS Health Checks

Self-Referral Form Physiotherapy

The Physiotherapy Self-Referral Form NMGH can be found here.

Domestic Abuse Aware Practice

The staff in your GP practice are trained to ask about domestic abuse and specialist workers are available to support you. Your practice is an ‘IRIS’ practice. You can talk to doctors, nurses and other staff working here if you are being hurt or controlled by your current or ex-partner, are afraid of someone at home or a member of your family.

The IRIS service is for all GP patients and staff, both women and men, aged 16 or over, whatever age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

 

Social isolation can increase stress at home, impacting on you and your family’s well-being. Your GP practice is here to help you.

Please contact your GP or practice nurse for help and advice. They will refer you to the IRIS worker, the ‘IRIS Advocate Educator’.

IRIS Office: 0161 820 8416   9am - 4.30pm.

Manchester Women’s Aid 0161 660 7999

For advice on how to cover your tracks on-line go to: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/cover-your-tracks-online/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 2000 247 (24 hours) Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

 

Silent Solutions Police

In an emergency call 999 for the Police. If you cannot safely speak to the operator to ask for the Police, stay on the line and the call will be forwarded to an operating system. Press 55 to be transferred to the local police force as an emergency.

Silent Call Police:  dial 999, wait, then press 55.

 

Bright Sky

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship, or those concerned about someone they know. Available in four languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi and Polish.

Website: www.hestia.org/brightsky

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Abuse

Government support for anyone who feels they are at risk of abuse:

Website: www.gov.uk/government/coronavirus

 

Other Resources

Greater Manchester Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0161 636 7525

Manchester Women’s Aid – 0161 660 7999

LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline – 0300 999 5428

Saheli Asian Women’s Project – 0161 945 4187

Community Helpline Language Service (Urdu and Punjabi) :

 0161 636 7525

Greater Manchester End The Fear     www.EndtheFear.co.uk

Manchester Social Care (for adults and children) – 0161 234 5001

SafeLives www.safelives.org.uk - a UK-wide charity has further advice and support on COVID 19 and domestic abuse.

Surviving Economic Abuse www.survivingeconomicabuse/resources share information on abuse and economic resources. There is a page specific to COVID 19 Outbreak

 

If you are concerned about your behaviour and feel you may be about to hurt someone please contact: respectphoneline.org.uk or call 0808 802 4040

 

The Respect Phoneline is a confidential national helpline, email, webchat service for perpetrators of domestic abuse looking for help to stop.

They help male and female perpetrators in heterosexual or same sex relationships. Partners or ex-partners of perpetrators, as well as family and friends, are welcome to get in touch for information, advice and support.

 

Talk Listen Change (TLC) are the local provider of perpetrator behaviour change programmes in Manchester, ring: 0161 872 1100 or

www.talklistenchange.org.uk/domesticabuseservices.

In addition to GP consultations the practice offers a range of clinics and healthcare services:

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