The Apples Medical Centre

THE DOCTORS

OUR HEALTH CARE TEAM

Practice Nurses
Our practice nurses hold surgeries each morning and afternoon Monday to Friday. They can treat or advise on:
Dressings, injections, blood tests, ear syringing, blood pressure checks, weight checks and travel advice and vaccinations. They can also carry out chronic disease management and full health promotion screening. Please make an appointment at the surgery or by phone.

District Nurses
Our district nurses work closely with the doctors at the Apples and are able to provide treatment at home. The nurses can advise about care and convalescence after discharge from hospital. They can also advise on general health care and give help, information and support to carers. Messages for the district nurses can be left at reception or by telephoning their office at the Yeatman Hospital on number 01935 813991 and ask for the District Nurses.

Health Visiting Team
Our Health Visitors are located at the surgery, they can be reached by telephoning 01935 816 790. The best time to contact them is Monday - Wednesday between 8.00am -10.00am. Our receptionist can help if there is no reply, or a message can be left on their answer phone, 01935 816 790.

The Health Visitors role is that of "The Family Visitor" concentrating mainly on the under 5's but she is also available to see patients in all groups if needed.

Midwife
Antenatal clinics are held on Tuesday afternoons
The midwife cares for all expectant mothers, both before and after the birth of their babies. In some cases she may be involved with the births in Yeovil Maternity and at home as part of Oak Tree team..
office on 01935 384808 and ask to have a booking appointment

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE APPLES

The following personnel are attached to the practice . A doctor or nurse referral is necessary

Chiropodist - Michelle Crabbe
Every Wednesday (all day)

Counsellor – Cherylyn Creighton
Every Wednesday (all day)

IAPT Counsellor – Lily de Roberto
Every Thursday

Physiotherapist/Triage
held at the Yeatman Hospital

Community Mental Health Team
The team members work closely with us to care for patients with psychiatric problems, enabling them to live in the community. They also help with the treatment of various problems such as depression, anxiety, stress related illnesses, confusion and memory difficulties, and bereavement. They can also give support and advice to carers and family members. The team can be contacted on their own telephone number

Cancer Care Nurse – Mrs Annette De Donker
The Cancer Care nurse works alongside the doctors and nurses to give advice, support and care to patients living with cancer. This help is offered either when cancer is diagnosed or at any time during the illness and extends to the whole family, if needed. The nurse helps the patient, their carers and any family to achieve the best quality of life. The nurse can be contacted via the Yeatman Hospital (01935 813991) or a message can be left for her at the practice reception.

OUR PRACTICE STAFF

Practice Manager
Jayne Ashworth is responsible for the day-to-day running and general management of the practice. Telephone contact number 01935 812633

Practice Nurses
• Melanie Brown
• Rhonwen Tatchell
• Julie Barker
• Ruth King - Health Care Assistant

Receptionists/Secretaries
• Sally Lancaster
• Tracy King
• Caroline Buckland
• Lesley Hiscock
• Jacqueline Elliott
• Monica Havard
• Tracey Watson
• Siån Skinner

Dispensary Staff
• Jo Stone - Manager
• Caroline Buckland
• Sarah Kelly

Computer Coordinator
• Brenda Harvey

District Nurses
• S/N Judy Brown BA (Hons) Cert Ed RGN
• Julie Corner HCA

Midwives
• Sara Stride
• Jane Kennard

Health Visitors
• Nicky Bouffler
• Helen Piggin