Crown Heights Medical Centre
Tel: 01256 329021

Lychpit Surgery
Tel: 01256 469677

News:

The patient participation group is up and running

Same day appointments at Crown Heights Medical Centre via our rapid access service

Do you know that you can make appointments now on-line? Follow this link for more details

Out of Hours
Health Care is available from the practice Monday to Friday, but through an organisation called Hantsdoc, we provide healthcare 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. If you require to see a doctor and the practice is closed, contact Hantsdoc

Did you know that the practice has a branch surgery at Lychpit?

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 study says.

Hospital boss summoned to inquest

The chief executive of an NHS trust appears at an inquest into an elderly patient's death after she was summoned by the coroner.

NHS IT costs to be cut by £700m

The government has announced £700m of savings in the national IT programme for the NHS in England, cutting the overall cost to £11.4bn.

Second death linked to outbreak

Health officials are investigating a second death which is being linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in south Wales.

Vitamin 'may stop' spina bifida

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

Payout after brain tumour mistake

A former clergyman receives undisclosed substantial damages after a Nottingham hospital fails to diagnose a brain tumour.

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.

Yahoo Health

FDA warns of deadly side effect with imaging drugs (AP)

AP - Federal health regulators are warning doctors that a class of injectable drugs used in MRI medical imaging scans can cause a rare and sometimes fatal condition in patients with kidney disease.

CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies (AP)

AP - An apple a day? Apparently not in the United States.

Study: Flamboyant male dancing attracts women best (AP)

FILE- This is a file photo of John Travolta and Karen Gorney dance in a nightclub scene to disco music in Paramount Pictures 1977 film 'Saturday Night Fever', which explores the restless generation growing up in the 70's. John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study. (AP Photo/HO, File)

AP - John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study.

Doctors see eye hazard in powerful laser pointers (AP)

AP - A 15-year-old boy damaged his eyes while playing with a laser pointer he'd bought over the Internet, say doctors who warn that dangerously high-powered versions are easily available online.

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.

Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Here's yet another reason to avoid obesity throughout your life: Doing so may improve your chances of survival if you're diagnosed with colon cancer.

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. 9, 2010 (HealthDay)

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

Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies provide evidence that smoking can harm sperm - both in smoking men who may become fathers, and in sons born to women who smoked during pregnancy.

MedPage Today

Kidney Just 'Latest' Organ for Some Transplant Patients (CME/CE, with audio)

(MedPage Today) -- The kidney transplant list is increasingly populated by patients who've already beat the odds by receiving other organ transplants, researchers found.

Winter Olympics a World of Hurt

(MedPage Today) -- More than one out of every 10 athletes from around the world who competed in last winter's Olympic Games in Vancouver sustained an injury, researchers have found.

Weight Loss May Release Stored Toxins (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Environmental pollutants trapped in fat cells could be released back into circulation when people lose a lot of weight, researchers said.

FDA Recalls Balloon Catheter

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has issued a class I recall -- its most serious -- of a balloon catheter due to possible separation during use, which may lodge fragments in coronary arteries and result in serious injury or death.

Little Support for Morning Sickness Therapies (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Treatment for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting has little high-quality supporting evidence in the medical literature, despite multiple randomized clinical trials, authors of a systematic review concluded.

MDS Remission Often Isn't (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Patients who had a "complete" remission of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after treatment with lenalidomide (Revlimid) still had circulating drug-resistant malignant stem cells -- and the disease resumed its progression in most patients despite continued treatment, a small study found.

Drug May Improve Abstinence in Alcoholics (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Alcoholic patients can modestly improve their chances of staying abstinent after detox with acamprosate (Campral), according to a Cochrane review.

Bosentan Helps Prevent Hand Ulcers (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- A multinational clinical trial found that treatment with the endothelin receptor antagonist bosentan (Tracleer) showed some benefit in preventing new digital ulcers in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Chest Compression Okay for Arrests in the Field (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Chest compressions prior to defibrillation are just as good as immediate treatment with an electrical defibrillator for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, researchers say.

Healthcare Reform Covers More and Costs More

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The healthcare reform law will not slow the growth of healthcare spending in the next decade -- in fact, it will accelerate healthcare spending slightly -- but it will also significantly expand healthcare coverage, a new government report found.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Healthcare Team

Doctors

Partners

Dr Richard Turner (m)
MB BS MRCS FRCP MRCGP Registered 1971

Dr Judith Pagdin (f)
BM MRCGP D(Obst)RCOG Registered 1981

Additional languages spoken:

French
German

Dr Gemma Adamson (f)
MB BS MRCGP D(Obst)RCOG DCH Registered 1981

Dr David Knight (m)
BSc MB BS MRCP MRCGP DCH Registered 1982

Dr Cedric Cochrane (m)
MB BCh MSc MRCGP D(Obst)RCOG Registered 1984

Dr Andrew Cole (m)
BSc MB BS D(Obst)RCOG Registered 1985

Dr Richard Trueman (m)
MB ChB MRCGP Registered 1987

Dr Graham Hullah (m)
MB BS MRCGP DRCOG Registered 1988

Dr Dawn Coxhead (f)
BM MRCGP DFFP Registered 1993

Dr Vital Sijbers (m)
MD Registered 2003

Additional languages spoken:

Dutch (Flemish)
French
German

Assistants

Dr Rachel Quew (f)
BSc, MB BCH, MRCGP, DCh 1987

Dr Euphan Hunter (f)
MBBS MRCGP DGM DRCOG DFFP Registered 1987

Additional Languages spoken:

French

Dr Usha Thankam (f)
MBBS, DPMR, MRCP (Paeds)Registered 1989

Dr Lai-King Galbraith (f)
MB ChB, MRCGP, DRCOG

Languages spoken

Cantonese
Putonghua (Basic)

Dr Matthew Nisbet (m)
BM MRCGP

Additonal languages spoken:

French

Dr Ros Meacher (f)
BSc BM DRCOG DFFP MRCGP

Dr Felicity Groom (f)
BM DCH

Dr Groom is the Registrar at the practice. She will be at the practice until August 2010, during which time she will be training to become a General Practitioner.

Nurses

The Practice Nurses run clinics for diabetes, heart disease, asthma monitoring, weight checks, smears, blood pressure checks, flu clinics, travel advice and injections (Please allow 8 weeks before traveling to attend your first appointment), baby vaccinations, blood tests, contraception, dressings and various other treatments. Please let reception know what you are seeing the Practice Nurse for, so they can ensure that they allocate you enough time for your care to be carried out.

Practice Management

Mr Stefan Morawiec MBA, BA (Hons) DMS Dip M (m)
Our Practice Manager, Mr Stefan Morawiec, is responsible for the strategic management of Crown Heights Medical Centre and Lychpit branch surgery.

Mrs Janice Gower (f)
Mrs Janice Gower deals with the day-to-day management of Crown Heights Medical Centre together with a team of trained Receptionists, 4 Practice Nurses and a team of Secretaries.

Mr Mike Bruce A.I.B. (m)
Mike Bruce is the practice accountant and he manages all financial aspects of the practice.

Mr Chris Pollard MBA (m)
Chris Pollard is the IT manager who handles the information processes and reporting for the practice.

Reception

All of the reception, secretarial and nursing staff wear name badges.

Community Nurses

District Nurses visit those who are housebound through illness or disability. They can advise relatives and friends about caring for the elderly or infirm. There are no district nurses based on site, but they can be contacted on (01256) 338833.

Health Visitors

The Health Visitors are involved in promoting health for all the family, within the community. A Child Health Clinic is held weekly at Carnival Hall, Basingstoke. .

Practice Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

The patient participation group is up and running

Same day appointments at Crown Heights Medical Centre via our rapid access service

Do you know that you can make appointments now on-line? Follow this link for more details

Out of Hours Health Care is available from the practice Monday to Friday, but through an organisation called Hantsdoc, we provide healthcare 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. If you require to see a doctor and the practice is closed, contact Hantsdoc

Did you know that the practice has a branch surgery at Lychpit?

Announcements

BBC Health

Yahoo Health

MedPage Today

Doctors

Nurses

Practice Management

Reception

Community Nurses

Health Visitors

Practice Information

Out of Hours
Health Care is available from the practice Monday to Friday, but through an organisation called Hantsdoc, we provide healthcare 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. If you require to see a doctor and the practice is closed, contact Hantsdoc