Our Team
Doctors
Dr Clare Reeves
MBChB MRCGP DRCOG
GP
Dr Reeves offers services or has special interests in Coil and Mirena Insertions and Removals, Ring pessary changes, Joint injections, and Minor surgery.
Dr Christopher Tower
MBChB (Leeds 1996) MRCGP
GP
Dr Tower is the Clinical Safeguarding Lead for the practice and has special interests in GP Training, supervising & mentoring GP Registrars at the practice
Dr Fiona Baldwin
GP
Female
Dr Jake Smith
ST3 Doctor who joined the team in August in a 12 month post. His mentor and trainer is Dr Chris Tower.
Practice nurses
Maria Scannell
Practice Nurse
Our Practice Nurses are available by appointment Monday to Friday. They can advise on travel and child immunisations, diet, smoking cessation, alcohol control and carry out general health checks and … [continue] Maria Scannell
Clare O’Neill
Practice Nurse
Our Practice Nurses are available by appointment Monday to Friday. They can advise on travel and child immunisations, diet, smoking cessation, alcohol control and carry out general health checks and … [continue] Clare O’Neill
Sr Rochelle Wilshaw
Practice Nurse
Sr Shannon Winstanley
Practice Nurse
Additional healthcare staff
Dietitians
Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals who play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating dietary and nutritional issues. When Might You Consult a Dietitian? Digestive Problems: If you suffer from … [continue] Dietitians
First Contact Physiotherapists
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are specialized physiotherapists with enhanced skills. They are typically based in GP surgeries and play a crucial role in managing musculoskeletal issues. Here’s how they can … [continue] First Contact Physiotherapists
Jill Bindloss
Healthcare Assistant
Our health care assistants are trained to carry out new patient health checks, over 75 health checks and also free health and cholesterol checks. They assist GPs in their minor … [continue] Jill Bindloss
Sandra Regan
Healthcare Assistant
Our healthcare assistants are trained to carry out new patient health checks, over 75 health checks and also free health and cholesterol checks. They assist GPs in their minor surgery … [continue] Sandra Regan
Practice staff
Receptionists
Our reception team provides an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They handle prescription and appointment enquiries and are happy … [continue] Receptionists
Mrs Wendy McDonagh
Patient Services Manager
Wendy takes care of the day-to-day running of this busy GP surgery and will be only too happy to answer any questions you may have. She is available to listen … [continue] Mrs Wendy McDonagh
Mrs Elizabeth Coyle
Clinical Administrator
Elizabeth takes care of all the clinical administration tasks required to keep a busy GP surgery running smoothly. She is available at most times of the day if you have … [continue] Mrs Elizabeth Coyle
Attached staff
Community Midwives
work with the doctors to provide care for mothers before and after delivery and care of the baby for the first fortnight of life. Clinics are held on a Thursday … [continue] Community Midwives
District Nurses
provide nursing treatment to the housebound and patients recently discharged from hospital. They also run sessions at Woodsend Clinic daily between 14:00 and 15:00, Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays). … [continue] District Nurses
Health Visitors
visit all families with children under five years of age. They provide information, health promotion, advice and support to all age groups. Telephone: 0161 748 2820
Macmillan Nurses
visit and cares for patients living with cancer in their homes and gives advice and support to their families. Telephone: 0161 746 2080
Social services
help with all kinds of social problems. Telephone: 0161 912 519 Fax: 0161 912 5127/5128 Minicom: 0161 912 5129