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New Online System from 1st October

From 1 October, all requests made by phone, in person or online will go through Patchs Health, our new system.

You can access the system via our website or NHS app. You should have received a text message with a link to register. For further information, please click on the links: New Bank Health Centre and Patchs Health and We are changing the way we manage your requests. Or visit our Appointments page

Doctors

You will be registered with a named GP but you can consult any member of the team and choose any GP to be your regular doctor.

Although the GPs work closely as a team, they can tailor care to your particular needs when they know more about you personally. This is particularly important if you have ongoing issues – make sure you ask the Patient Service Advisor to book you with the same GP.

GPs

  • Dr Karen McClay – Female GP
  • Dr Jennifer Singh – Female GP
  • Dr Zainab Suleman – Female GP
  • Dr Paul Jepson – Male GP
  • Dr Vidyavati Sajjan – Female GP

Physician Associates

  • Maham Ahmed – Female Physician associate

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is a GP?

A GP (general practitioner) is a fully qualified and experienced doctor who has undertaken specialist training to become a GP. GPs are experts in the management of a wide range of common illnesses and health problems. Where a GP feels that a patient’s problem requires even more specialist advice, they may refer them to hospital to see a doctor who specialises in just one area of medicine.

What is a GP Registrar?

A GP registrar is a fully qualified and experienced doctor who is undertaking supervised, specialist training to become a GP.

What is a Locum GP

A locum GP is a fully qualified GP who is standing in temporarily for one of our usual GPs who is away for some reason, or if we have a vacancy.

What is a Physician Associate

A physician associate (sometimes referred to as a PA) is a medically trained healthcare professional. They can diagnose, request investigations, and suggest treatments. They’re able to help with a wide range of conditions and will ask the Doctor for support if they need a prescription.

What is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner

A nurse practitioner is a specialist nurse who has completed additional qualifications to allow them to act in a similar way to doctors.

Related information

Doctor’s availability

Named GP

Page published: 5 May 2023
Last updated: 1 February 2024