Stony Medical Centre - The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

Market Square
Stony Stratford
Milton Keynes, MK11 1YA
Tel: 01908 260382

Protected Time

Please note that the surgery will close from 12 noon - 5pm on Thursday 23rd February 2012 for Protected Time

Should you require medical attention please call MKUrgent Care Service on 01908 201022

or for medical advice please call NHS Direct on 0845 4647

Patient Surveys

Would you be willing to respond to occasional surveys about the practice, the services we provide and in the future the services we commission on your behalf?

If so please email the practice at sshc@mkpct.nhs.uk confirming your willingness to participate in occasional surveys. Each survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and we would expect to send up to 10 surveys per year.

Surveys will be sent out to your registered email address for as long as you are happy to participate. You can choose to opt out at any time.

The surveys will commence once we have sufficient patients who have registered an interest.

THANK YOU!

May 2011

Telephone Sales Scam

We have been made aware that an organisation is calling patients claiming to be from the health centre and offering a cure-all drink for sale.

Please be aware this is not supported by the practice, has nothing to do with the practice and we have informed the Police and Trading Standards who are acting on the information given.

Please do not fall victim to these hard sales techniques. If in doubt ring off and telephone the practice for clarity. Dec 2010

How do I get an appointment?

Please note:

You can book appointments in advance.

You do not have to call on the day to book a routine appointment.

Please ask at reception for the first available appointment.

Alternatively please ask for a telephone call.

Please do not ring off frustrated!

We will offer you something appropriate for your needs.

Please do read more in the appointments section of this website.

Please do make a note of who you are speaking to when you ring the practice (the receptionist will say her name when answering the telephone) and if you have any comments please contact the Assistant practice manager, Gill Hulf.

Online, Repeat Medications Update

In response to a patient request our website developers have increased the number of possible, regular repeat medications, (for use when ordering repeat medication online) from 20 to 30 items. We trust you find this useful. June 2010

PPG

Please look at the new area on our website to learn more about our PPG.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Poison arrest nurse loses appeal

A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund'

Seven English NHS hospital trusts with debts caused, in part, by PFI repayments are to have access to a £1.5bn government bailout fund.

Record 'legal highs detected'

A record number of potentially dangerous new legal highs were found in Europe last year, say doctors.

Legionella Britons die in Spain

Three British men die and three more people remain in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, a tour company says.

Watermelon 'is salmonella source'

A salmonella outbreak linked to watermelon has affected 35 people, killing one, in the UK since December, health experts have revealed.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Doctors

Dr Sarah Grinyer (f)

GP and Senior Partner

MA (Cantab) BM BCh (Oxon) (1990) DRCOG.MRCGP

Dr Hayley Jenkins (f)

GP Partner and Trainer

MB BS, MRCGP, DFSRH, DCH, DRCOG, LOC MED, POST GRAD CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL (1999)

Joined the practice in May 2006.

Areas of special clinical interest/qualification: Family planning, women's health, paediatrics and training.

Dr Assad Hamid (m)

GP Partner

MBBS ( PK ,1997 ) , MRCP ( UK ) , MRCGP ( UK )

Joined the practice in October 2006

Areas of special clinical interest/qualification: Cardiology.Diabetes,Minor surgery and Joint injections.

I have been working in general practice for nearly 5 years as a partner in Stony Stratford; I trained as a GP in Kettering and worked in General Medicine before that in various hospitals, particularly in Cardiology and Intensive care. I currently also do an outpatient clinic in Cardiology in Milton Keynes hospital. My other areas of special interest are Diabetes, Minor surgery and Joint injections.

Dr Patricia Regis (f)

GP Partner

BBS MRCGP Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (2002)

Joined the practice in August 2005

Areas of special clinical interest/qualification: Diabetes lead within the practice. I trained as a GP under Dr Lambley and after successfully completing my GP training I was asked to stay on and join the practice as a partner with effect from January 2007.

Dr Richard Collins (m)

GP Partner

MB BS (Lond) Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (1998)

Joined the practice in August 2009

Areas of special clinical interest/qualification: Orthopaedic Medicine I have 7 years experience of General Practice and am excited about the future of Stony Medical Centre. I hope to add my knowledge and experience to a young and dynamic team looking to build a practice based on past foundations and fit for future challenges.

Dr Amit Goyal (m)

GP Partner

MB ChB (2004) MRCGP DRCOG

Dr Samantha Howell (f)

Salaried GP since March 2011.

Nurses

Our experienced team of Practice Nurses can advise on and treat a wide variety of health matters and minor illnesses and injuries, and are available every week day. They maintain our emphasis on preventative care by helping to run the Doctors specialised clinics.

Anne Beckett (f)
Anne has been with the practice since 2004 during which time she has gained significant additional qualifications culminating in her current role as nursing team manager as well as looking after both our Diabetic patients and our Respiratory patients.

Elaine Graham (f)
Elaine joined the practice in 2002 and in addition to her treatment room responsibilities she also heads up the care given to our patients living with CHD (Coronary Heart Disease).

Ruth Vaughan (f)
Ruth joined us in 2006. Ruth works very hard for the practice delivering excellent treatment room care (smears, immunisations, dressings, smoking cessation, ear syringing and so on). Ruth is currently undertaking specialist training in Respiratory care to develop her role further and in future will be assisting Anne Becket to care for our Respiratory patients.

Sarah Compton (f)
Sarah is the newest member of the nursing team (in her role as practice nurse) having joined us in February 2010 however she may be a very familiar face to some of our patients having started with the practice as receptionist, trained as an HCA then taken time away from us to train as a nurse. We are very happy to have Sarah back in her much extended role as treatment room nurse.

Healthcare Assistants

Jane Tucker (f)
Jane Tucker has been with the practice since 2000 when she joined the administration team.

During her time with the practice Jane has developed her clinical skills by way of securing an OU Diploma qualifying her for her current role as an HCA.

For some time Jane spilt her time between administration and nursing however in February 2010 Jane become a full time HCA allowing us to deliver significantly more appointments to all our patients.

You may expect to see one of our HCA’s for blood taking, simple dressings, diabetic foot pulses, BP monitoring, healthy living advice, well person clinics ECG’s and so on.

Debbie Ferguson (f)
Debbie Ferguson has been with the practice since 1990 when she joined the reception team.

During her time with the practice Debbie has developed her clinical skills by way of securing an OU Diploma qualifying her for her current role as an HCA.

For some time Debbie spilt her time between reception and nursing however in February 2010 Debbie become a full time HCA allowing us to deliver significantly more appointments to all our patients.

You may expect to see one of our HCA’s for blood taking, urine dips, simple dressings, diabetic foot pulses, BP monitoring, healthy living advice, well person clinics ECG’s and so on.

Phlebotomists

Claire Burr (f)

Practice Management

Judith Williams
Our Practice Manager, Mrs Judith Williams, is responsible for the running of the Practice.

Gill Hulf
Assistant Practice Manager Gill Hulf manages the Reception and Admin team and also overseas the smooth running of patient related services. In the first instance Gill will be happy to talk to you about any suggestions or comments you may wish to make on the facilities or standards of care provided throughout the Practice.

Reception

The first members of the team you will come into contact with. They are here to welcome and help you by providing information and arranging appointments, a role which can occasionally be very difficult. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.

Ms Su Ward (f)
Su is the team leader for the afternoon reception team and should be your first point of contact for any issues, concerns, or indeed compliments you may have about the afternoon team.

Tracy Cunningham (f)
Tracy is the team leader for the morning reception team and should be your first point of contact for any issues, concerns, or indeed compliments you may have about the morning team. Tracy knows the practice inside out having been with us since 1999.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services