The Apples Medical Centre

Extended Services Now Available At The Apples

Please note:
A doctor or nurse referral is necessary for the extended services treatments.

Our Health Care Team

The following personnel are attached to the practice, and are available to give advice within their own fields but can always refer patients to the doctors when necessary.

Practice Nurses (by appointment please)

The nurses hold two surgeries each day am and pm Monday to Friday. They can treat or advise on:

Dressings, injections, blood tests, ear syringing, blood pressure monitoring, weight checks and travel health and vaccinations. They can also carry out full health promotion screening - a 30 minute appointment is required.

District Nurses

Our nurses work closely with the doctors, and other professionals, 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 on their answer phone.

Health Visiting Team

Our Health Visitors are located at the surgery, but they can be reached by telephoning Sherborne on 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.

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

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. Antenatal clinics are held on Tuesday afternoons.

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 - (Sherborne 01935 816552).

Macmillan Nurse

The Macmillan nurse works alongside the doctors, nurses and other professionals 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 patients, their carers and any family to achieve the best quality of life. The nurse can be contacted via the Yeatman Hospital (Sherborne 01935 813991) or a message can be left for her at the practice reception.

Our Practice Staff

Practice Manager Jayne Ashworth, who is responsible for the day-to-day running and general management of the practice.

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 Co-Ordinator Brenda Harvey