The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

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

News:

FLU APPOINTMENTS

We are now booking seasonal flu vaccinations.

Clinic dates can be found on this website and are displayed in the surgery waiting room.

If you qualify for a vaccination please ask reception for an appointment. Sept 2010

PPG Newsletter

Stony Patient Group’s first newsletter is now available. Please visit the practice to collect a copy, or look out for it in some of the shops in Stony Stratford High Street.

Alternatively download it from the Stony Patient Group area of this website.

Patient Satisfaction

Over the past 12 months some of you will have received a questionnaire from the government via MORI. The results of the questionnaire are now available to the public. For more information please refer to the “Patient Satisfaction” section of our website. June 2010

Dr Regis maternity leave

Dr Regis is now on maternity leave. During her maternity absence we are delighted to announce that Dr Rani Seehra will be managing Dr Regis’ list.

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

Staff Changes

Unfortunately Dr Sharon Rocque left the practice on 13 August 2010. While we are sorry to see her go she has been offered a wonderful opportunity at Newport Pagnell Medical Centre and we wish her all the very best.

The practice is currently recruiting for a new GP to join us and we will keep you updated of our progress. Sept 2010

Announcements

01 Sep - 01 Oct
NHS Smokefree

Find out about all of the free NHS services available to support you as you go try to give up smoking.

01 Aug - 01 Oct
NHS Summer Health

Stay safe in the sun, including sunscreens, sunburn relief, heat exhaustion, eczema and moles. Summer holidays are great fun for children, but can bring risks. Find out more

01 Jul - 01 Oct
Change for Life

Would you like loads of tips and help to make changes for a healthier future? As part of Change4Life, you will receive tons of helpful information, recipes, tools, tips, and games for the kids.

BBC Health

Vitamin B 'puts off Alzheimer's'

High doses of B vitamins may slow the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says.

Nutrient clue to common disorder

Scientists begin a study to determine if an everyday vitamin supplement could help prevent a common birth defect.

Outbreak probe at industry sites

There are now 12 cases linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak, as health officials focus on south Wales industrial sites in the search for the cause.

More obesity ops 'will save cash'

Millions of pounds are lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.

Inquiry to hear from HIV victims

The injury into contaminated NHS blood products in the 1980s will hear from the victims who contracted HIV and Hepatitis.

Statins 'may cut arthritis risk'

Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.

Call for morning sickness action

More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say.

ME 'virus link' found in children

ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.

UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

'Genetic link' to breast cancer

Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer.

Yahoo Health

Group backs mandatory flu shots for health workers (AP)

AP - Flu vaccination should be required for all doctors, nurses and other health workers, the nation's largest pediatricians' group says, calling it a long overdue step to protect patients.

CVS Caremark to give away up to $5M in flu shots (AP)

AP - CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to people without health insurance.

AP Exclusive: Back to work after salmonella case (AP)

** ADDS COMPLETION OF THE SECOND SENTENCE - FILE - In this March 12, 2009 file photo, Peanut Corporation of America's president Stewart Parnell, arrives a federal court in Lynchburg, Va. The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were implicated in a salmonella outbreak that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business, as the federal government's criminal investigation against him has languished for more than 18 months, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Don Petersen, File)

AP - The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business.

J&J giving $200 million for health of women, kids (AP)

AP - Health giant Johnson & Johnson is donating about $200 million in cash and medicine to a sweeping United Nations program created to improve the health and lives of people in poor countries.

US smoking rate still stuck at 1 in 5 adults (AP)

AP - U.S. smoking rates continue to hold steady, at about one in five adults lighting up regularly, frustrated health officials reported Tuesday.

FDA cites claims on 2 green tea beverages (AP)

AP - Federal health regulators have issued warnings to the makers of Canada Dry ginger ale and Lipton tea for making unsubstantiated nutritional claims about their green tea-flavored beverages.

Report says obesity surgery can save health costs (Reuters)

Reuters - Providing surgical treatment for people who are morbidly obese could save British taxpayer-funded health services and the wider economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year, leading surgeons said on Wednesday.

Doctors alarmed by HIV risk for European gays (AFP)

Homosexual men in Europe are increasingly failing to adhere to safe sex, according to two new studies. In France, transmission of the AIDS virus

AFP - Homosexual men in Europe are increasingly failing to adhere to safe sex, according to two new studies. In France, transmission of the AIDS virus "seems to be out of control" among men who have sex with men, said a paper published on Thursday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Health Tip: Stay Safe Around the School Bus (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Teaching children to take precautions while waiting for, entering and exiting a school bus can help keep them safe.

MedPage Today

New HIV Cases High Among French MSM (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- HIV appears to be out of control among French men who have sex with men (MSM), researchers reported.

Ovarian Cancer Subtype Linked to Gene Mutations (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Many cases of deadly clear-cell ovarian cancers and endometrioid carcinomas appear to arise from disruption of a previously-discovered tumor-suppressor gene, according to new RNA sequencing studies of cancer cells.

Sickle Cell Screening May Cause Harm (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A decision by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to require screening for sickle cell carrier status among Division I athletes ultimately may do more harm than good, researchers predict.

ER First Choice for Many Seeking Care

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Of the 354 million acute care visits patients made to healthcare providers over a three-year period, more than one-quarter took place in emergency rooms, representing a shift from the old days when general practitioners were the main providers of acute care.

Flu Vaccine a Must for All Healthcare Workers, AAP Says (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- All healthcare personnel should be required to get vaccinated against influenza, according to a new policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Short Therapy for Ear Infections More Prone to Failure (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A short course of antibiotics for acute otitis media in children is slightly more likely to fail than a longer course, researchers reported.

Geometric Patterns Mesmerize Autistic Tots (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A toddler's fixation on geometric patterns may be an early warning sign of autism, researchers found.

Lack of Sleep Linked to Distress in Young Adults (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Skimping on sleep can increase the risk for common psychological problems such as low mood and anxiety, according to a large prospective study.

Treating the Poor Linked to Poor Performance Rating (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Physicians who see more socially disadvantaged and nonwhite patients received overall lower-quality performance ratings -- while doctors who see fewer such patients received higher rankings, researchers found.

Scars Increase Risk for Kidney Grafts (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Scarring and mild inflammation of kidney transplants that develop in the first year predict eventual graft failure, researchers found.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Doctors

Dr Sarah Grinyer (f)
MA (Cantab) BM BCh (Oxon) (1990) DRCOG.MRCGP

Dr Hayley Allen (f)
GP PARTNER AND TRAINER
Joined the practice in MAY 2006

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

Areas of special clinical interest/qualification:
FAMILY PLANNING, WOMEN’S HEALTH, PAEDIATRICS AND TRAINING

Dr Assad Hamid (m)
GP Partner
Joined the practice in October 2006

MBBS, MRCP
AIMC Lahore Pakistan (1997)

Areas of special clinical interest/qualification:
General Medicine, Cardiology, Minor Surgery

I have had extensive work experience in General Medicine especially in Cardiology and Intensive care in which I worked for over 3 years. I have also done courses in Minor surgery and have done numerous procedures since 2005

Dr Patricia Regis (f)
GP Partner
Joined the practice in August 2005

MBBS MRCGP
Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine (2002)

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
Joined the practice in August 2009

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

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)
MB ChB (2004) MRCGP DRCOG

Dr Rani Seehra (f)
Dr Seehra started working as a locum at the practice during 2009 covering Dr Grinyer’s absence. Since Dr Grinyer’s return Dr Seehra has kindly agreed it stay on providing us with additional appointments on Mondays (traditionally one our busiest days) as well as adhoc support at other times of pressure.

We are now delighted to confirm that Dr Seehra has also agreed to provide locum support during Dr Regis’ maternity leave (July 10 – Jan 11).

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 is newer to the nursing team having 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

Bernie John (f)
Bernie John joined the practice during 2009 in a temporary capacity to help us out during a period of staff shortage. She liked us so much though that she stayed!

Bernie now has the official title of Phlebotomist+.

Traditionally a Phlebotomist will only take bloods from patients however Bernie is a fully qualified HCA and therefore has additional skills to offer the patients and the practice including Blood Pressure checks, ECG’s, Urine Dips, Height & Weight checks and New patient health checks.

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.

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.

Clare Edwards (f)
Clare 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. Clare joined the practice in 2008 having come from a customer service background.

Other Information

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