Attached Staff
HEALTH VISITING TEAM - 01489 788695
The Health Visiting Team has an office within the Medical Centre with a direct telephone line. They are registered nurses and can advise on health issues for the whole family. They are able to support families who are suffering from depression or tension within the home.
Julia Redman |
Health Visitor works 4 days per week |
Maria Williams |
Community Nursery Nurse works 3 days per week |
Alison Garden |
Staff Nurse - Full time |
VISITING COUNSELLORS
Qualified counsellors provide counselling at the Medical Centre.
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A general counsellor offers help if people are experiencing problems, difficulties or feelings which are causing them concern in their lives.
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A specialist counsellor offers help with relationship and sexual problems.
This is a confidential service. Applications for an initial meeting with a counsellor can be made via your Doctor.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
- 01489 788608
Carol Fulthorpe - Our Community Health Facilitator works with older people in their homes, maintaining and promoting independence, giving practical advice and assistance.
CATHY DUNN is a Social Worker and works alongside Carol Fulthorpe.
COMMUNITY MIDWIVES
We have a Community Midwife attached to the Medical Centre. She runs antenatal clinics and arranges antenatal classes for expectant mothers and fathers. She is also responsible for the care of mother and baby following discharge from hospital.
DISTRICT NURSES - 01489 788608
There is a District Nursing Service based at the Medical Centre. These are specialised Nurses who provide nursing care to patients who are unable to attend the surgery. District Nurses provide a whole range of services enabling them to care for patients in their own homes. If you wish to contact the District Nurse, please ring the Medical Centre on 01489 788608 to leave a message.
COMMUNITY MATRON
Jo Murray is the Community Matron covering Eastleigh Southern Parish Practices (excluding West End) and is employed by Hampshire Community Health Care. She provides expert clinical case management for patients with multiple Long Term Conditions living in the community who are at risk of deteriorating health that may result in declining quality of life or avoidable hospital admission or an unnecessary longer length of stay. Jo is able to combine high level assessment to establish a diagnosis, initiate medical and/or nursing treatments, appropriately refer and lead the co-ordination of care working with partner agencies and key stake holders.
THE LEG CLINIC (TLC)
Lisa Rice - Leg Ulcer Nurse Specialist
Jane McFarlane - Senior Staff Nurse Leg Ulcer Service
The Leg Ulcer Clinic is held every Friday at Hedge End Medical Centre from 1.00pm - 4.00pm. It is open to all patients in the Southern Parishes area, and patients who have an ulcer can be referred to the service via there GP, District Nurse or Practice Nurse.
A comprehensive assessment is offered and Doppler ultrasound of the leg. The team will aim to provide weekly bandaging at the clinic if this is indicated.
Free transport is available from Eastleigh Voluntary Transport Services for those patients who are housebound.
For more information please telephone: - 02380 269546.
COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
Our attached Community Psychiatric Nurse is a registered nurse with special training in psychiatric medicine, and can be seen at the Medical Centre by appointment for advice and general discussion. Appointments are made via your GP.
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