Practice Information
Welcome to The Roseberry Practice web site. This section of the site will help you understand how to get the most from our practice.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our reception on 01642 552700 for further assistance.
Teaching & Training
From time to time doctors and nurses may undertake training of junior doctors or student nurses. This may include the student being present during consultations. This is a very important method of analysing and improving how we work. The help given by patients is valued. Your written permission will be requested in advance of the consultation, but we understand fully if you do not not wish to participate.
The surgery will be closed from 1.00pm - 2.00pm every Wednesday, for staff training.
Practice Nurse
For the benefit of our patients the practice nurses run special clinics
and services, brief details of which are listed below.
• Smear Tests
• Family Planning/Contraception
• Menopause/HRT
• Over 75 year old mini health check
• Asthma Clinic
• Diabetic Clinic
• Healthy Heart Clinic
• Blood Pressure Monitoring
• Ear Syringing
• Travel Vaccinations and advice
• Weight Management
• Stopping Smoking
Please ask at reception for further details and availability of appointments.
District Nurse
The District Nurse provides individual care programmes to support patients and their carers in the home. They liaise with multiple agencies to provide a high standard of care.
Health Visitor
The Health Visitor works mainly with children under 5 and their families to promote good health and well being. This includes hearing, weight/development checks and advice or guidance about infant feeding , temper tantrums, speech developments and immunisations.
Physiotherapist
The GP can make referrals to a hospital physiotherapist who runs weekly clinics at Billingham Forum.
Practice Councellor
Counselling may be suggested by your doctor for a variety of personal problems, ranging from depression or anxiety to addictions, phobias, stress at work, trouble at home or in a relationship. The practice counsellor is based in the health centre and provides confidential, concentrated support for patients.