Staplehurst Village

STAPLEHURST HEALTH CENTRE

The Health Centre opened in March, 2007 and is located at the rear of the Public Library with access from Offen’s Drive and from the High Street via the path beside the Public Library  The telephone number is 01580 891220.    The centre is currently managed by the West Kent Primary Care Trust.

THE TEAM

Doctors  (This Rota is correct at end of April but may be subject to change)

Dr. Vinnie Dunne, MBChB., BSc.                                             
Special Interests:  Minor Surgery, Dermatology            
Surgeries:  AM Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.                                   
PM Mon. Tues. Thur. Fri.                                                              
Duty Doctor:   Mon. Wed.

Dr. Spencer Webb, MBBS., DRCOG., DFFP.
Special Interests: Minor Surgery, Ears, Nose & Throat
Surgeries: AM Mon. Wed. Thur. PM Mon. Tues. Wed.
Duty Doctor:   Mon.  Tues.

Dr. Stuart Williams, BM., MRCOG.                                          
Special Interests:  Ophthalmology, Gynaecology          
Surgeries:  AM Fri. PM Mon. Thur. Fri.                                  
Duty Doctor : Thur.                                                                                        

Dr. Penny Kefford, MBBS.,DRCOG.,DCH.
Surgeries:  AM  Mon. Tues.  PM  Wed. Fri.
Duty Doctor: Friday

Practice Nurses

Alison Edwards RGN      Special Interests:  Diabetes
Karen Holley  RGN          Special Interests:  Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Sheila Hume  RGN           Special Interests:  Asthma, Diabetes, Allergies

Phlebotomist:    Anne Holroyd           Practice Manager: Sandra Lynch             Practice Secretary: Jean Roberts

Receptionists:                   Verlie Croucher, Diane Aldous, Gena Baker, Gina Boon, Marilyn Salt

NORMAL SURGERY HOURS 
The Centre is open Mon – Fri. 8.30am to 1.0pm, 2.0pm to 6.0pm.                             

When the Surgery is closed the NHS Direct 24 hour call service is available on 0845-4647

APPOINTMENTS
can be made between the following times:-

Monday

8.40 am to 10.20 am, 2.0 pm to 6.0 pm

Tuesday

7.30 am to 10.20 am, 3.0 pm to 6.0 pm

Wednesday

8.40 am to 10.20 am, 2.0 pm to 4.0 pm, 5.0 pm to 7.0pm

Thursday

8.40 am to 10.20 am, 3.0 pm to 6.0 pm

Friday

8.40 am to 10.20 am, 2.0 pm to 6.0 pm

Early Tues. am and late Wed. pm surgeries are intended for commuters

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS

Requests for repeat prescriptions may be left at the Reception Desk during opening hours or in the mailbox on the main gate out of hours.   Please give 48 hours notice to allow time for the prescription form to be prepared, signed and sent to Lloyds Pharmacy.

CHILD HEALTH CLINICS

These clinics are run by the Health Visitor, Di O’Hara.     Further information can be obtained by phoning her on 01580 895838.

NHS DENTISTS

The Primary Care Trust intend to offer NHS dentistry.     The Centre does not hold the patient waiting list for this service.   For further information contact Beaconsfield Dental Practice on 01580 895820.

This sheet has been prepared by The Friends of Staplehurst Health Centre for public information