Doctors Available For Consultation

Dr Mark Ashworth MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG Manchester 1977 Dr Alison Vickers MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP Birmingham 1982 Dr Alison Spencer MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DFFP Manchester 1991 Dr Mark Whitaker MB ChB BSc (Hons) Manchester 1982 Dr Simon Baxter BSc MB ChB DChS Manchester 1993 Dr Claudine Barsoum MB ChB 1999 DRCOG 2004 Managing Partner Dr Mark Whitaker HR & Admin Manager Mrs Lynn Beazley

Practice Staff

Our practice staff are here to help you with any problems to do with the organisation of the practice. Please do not hesitate to contact the practice manager or her staff it you need further information about the practice.

Dr Whitaker & Lynn Beazley

We are responsible for the organisation and smooth running of the practice.  If you have any suggestions, queries or complaints please speak to either of us we will be happy to help. 

The Receptionists: Maureen, Debbie, Ellen, Joanne, Jenny, Rachel and Kelly

The receptionists will help you with nurse appointments, repeat prescriptions etc. They try to accommodate everyone.  Please try and give them as much information as possible when making an appointment, requesting home visits, or wishing to speak to the doctor this allows the staff to prioritise the doctors and nurses work.  All information will be treated in strict confidence.

The Practice Nurses: Sr. Cathy Standing & Sr. Adrienne Booler

Our practice nurses are qualified to hold their own clinics and can advise on a variety of health problems.  They run clinics designed to prevent illness. New patients will be invited to see the nurse to update medical details and offer general health advice.  This introduction helps the doctor and nurse to know more about your medical history until they are provided with your medical file from your previous doctor.

They are qualified to carry out:

Cervical smears Blood sampling Ear syringing Dressings & removing stitches Dietary advice Travel advice Vaccinations

BY APPOINTMENT

Secretarial & Admin staff: Karen, Ros, Kerry, Pauline, Gillian & Rachel

Our staff “behind the scenes” ensure that the practice runs as smoothly as possible.  This covers numerous areas including hospital referrals, scanning and recording all blood results and hospital data.  Repeat prescriptions and phlebotomy are available and can be arranged through reception.

Health Visitor

Our health visitor monitors infant development, assessments, care of the under fives and their families as well as providing health education for all ages.

The health visitors are based at Burnage Healthcare Clinic. You can contact them on 0161 443 0610.

District Nurses

District nurses look after patients who need nursing care at home and undertake post-operative care for all ages, particularly older or chronically ill patients.

They can be contacted by telephoning 0161 442 9529 or faxing 0161 442 2653.