Practice Staff

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Berry lane medical centre has a dedicated primary health care team based at Longridge.

We have a Practice Manager, who oversees the practice, and 16 members of staff which include 4 part-time practice nurses, a fundholding clerk, 9 receptionists and a computer operator. Our Practice nurses are all very experienced and highly qualified. Patients can make an appointment or speak to them over the telephone for advice. Two of our nurses are family planning certified one holds the national asthma diploma one holds the diabetic diploma. Constant training and development ensures the nurses skills are updated frequently.

Our Health Visitors are registered general nurses with extra training in child development and preventative health. They have their own office in Longridge Community Hospital, but spend most of their time visiting families and participating in baby clinics. They can be contacted at Longridge Community Hospital on 01772 781100 between 9.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. or alternatively leave a message and they will return your call.

The District Nurses work closely with other members of the medical centre staff and receive referrals from both GPs and hospitals. They provide treatment and care according to the needs of the patient and can also arrange for the loan of equipment to help with the nursing of patients at home. They can be contacted at the Health Centre by telephoning 01772 782831 Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. and at weekends at Ribchester Hospital on 01772 782216.

The School Nurses are based at the Health Centre on 01772 782831. Their job is to advise schools and teachers about health related issues.

Our Midwives run ante-natal clinics alongside the Doctors and perform home visits to new mothers and babies. The midwives and health visitors run ante natal relaxation classes. They can be contacted via Sharoe Green Hospital on 01772 711495.

Our Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPN’s) offer a counselling service, dealing with most aspects of psychiatric problems including depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement and phobias. They can see you at home or at the medical centre. They offer a confidential, individual approach working with patients to help them resolve their problems. They can be contacted via the Doctors or by telephoning 01772 783394 between 8.30 to 9.00 am week days.

An excellent Physiotherapy service is provided at Ribchester Hospital. You must be referred by your doctor. They treat a whole variety of problems including back pain, joint problems, incontinence, recovery after surgery or a stroke etc.

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