The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

The Whiteley Surgery
Tel: 01489 881982

Locks Road Surgery
Tel: 01489 583777

News:

Out of Hours
On weekdays between the hours of 6.30pm and 8.00am, and all day and night at weekends and on bank holidays, services are commissioned by Hampshire Primary Care Trust. If you wish to see an emergency doctor, phone Locks Road on 01489 583777 or Whiteley on 01489 881982

Test Results
If any tests are taken, it is your responsibility to telephone the surgery for the results. Please only telephone between 1.00pm and 3.00pm. If you wish to discuss the results, please request a routine telephone conversation with your GP or Nurse.

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone either surgery.

Announcements

01 Sep - 01 Oct
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01 Aug - 01 Oct
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01 Jul - 01 Oct
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BBC Health

UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link'

Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link.

Bipolar 'not linked to violence'

People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests.

Diabetes drug advice 'not heeded'

A type two diabetes drug is still being prescribed in the UK two months after it was recommended for withdrawal, BBC Panorama learns.

Junior medics 'leaving training'

Nearly one in four junior doctors drop out of their NHS training after two years, figures show.

Gum and heart link 'breakthrough'

Scientists say they have established one reason why gum disease may increase the risk of heart disease.

Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'

Israeli scientists believe they have identified why Arabic is particularly hard to learn to read.

'No evidence' implants are toxic

Tests on a type of breast implant filled with an unapproved gel have shown no evidence they are unsafe, UK experts say.

Research into age-related illness

Edinburgh scientists are attempting to find the trigger which leads older people to develop dementia.

Clue to egg flaws in older women

British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs.

Yahoo Health

FDA relents from midodrine withdrawal plan (AP)

AP - Federal regulators have backed off a plan to remove a Shire PLC low blood-pressure treatment from the market after warning in August that the drug has not been proven effective.

Picking right blood pressure medicine challenging (AP)

AP - It's hard to predict which pills will best lower which patient's high blood pressure, but researchers are hunting ways to better personalize therapy — perhaps even using a blood test.

Cholera outbreak in Cameroon 'worst in 20 years' (AP)

AP - UNICEF says more than 300 people have died in the West African nation of Cameroon from the country's worst cholera outbreak in 20 years.

WHO wants faster, more flu vaccine production (AP)

CVS employee Mambo Muntanga, left, receives a flu shot from nurse practitioner Susan Brown, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Rockville, Md. It's flu-shot season again, and for the first time health authorities are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated — and people 65 or older even can choose to try a new high-dose version. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP - The vaccine used to contain the recent swine flu pandemic was effective, but health authorities will need to ramp up the speed and volume of production during the next global outbreak, a World Health Organization official said Monday.

Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle (AP)

Robert Webster, chairman of the Department of Virology and Molecular Biology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., attends the Options for the Control of Influenza conference in Hong Kong Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in Hong Kong. Webster urged health authorities around the world to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadlier than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

AP - A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak.

Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad (AP)

AP - Health officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and preschoolers who don't get enough sleep at night are at increased risk for later childhood obesity, a new study suggests.

For Bonobo Males, Mom Is the Best Wingman (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - To most human males, the thought of your mother anywhere near your sex life is probably horrifying. Not so for the bonobo, one of our closest primate relatives. A new study confirms that hanging out with mom boosts male bonobos' chances of getting intimate with a fertile female.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010 (HealthDay)

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

Keep Health in Mind When Planning School Day Menus (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- As parents prepare for their children's return to school, they need to remember that healthy meals and snacks are essential for learning.

MedPage Today

Sitting at Work Not Hazardous to Your Health (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Adverse health outcomes including cancer and cardiovascular disease can't be blamed on prolonged occupational sitting, at least not until additional clarifying research is done, a systematic review concluded.

Low-Carb Diet is Better When Rich in Veggies (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Eating a low-carbohydrate diet in which more fat and protein sources come from plants than animals may be protective against death, researchers say.

Males at Greater Risk of Cognitive Impairment (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Mild cognitive impairment may be more common in men than in women, a new study shows.

'Magic Mushrooms' Possible Tx in End-Stage Cancer (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- The active ingredient in "magic mushrooms" -- psilocybin -- may be useful to treat the anxiety and stress associated with end-stage cancer, researchers suggest.

Nonstick Cookware May Raise Kids' Cholesterol (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Kids who eat food cooked in nonstick pots and pans may have higher levels of LDL cholesterol, a large cross-sectional study found.

Childhood Obesity Woes Linked to Too Little Sleep (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Late bedtimes may exact a hefty price by contributing to childhood obesity, results of a prospective longitudinal study showed.

Parental Depression Common After Birth of Children (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- More than a third of mothers and a fifth of fathers experienced at least one episode of depression in the 12 years after the birth of a child, British researchers found.

Investigation Reveals More Woes for Rosiglitazone

On July 15 (MedPage Today) -- a day after the FDA completed two days of hearings on rosiglitazone (Avandia) -- a British advisory commission on drugs concluded that the product should be withdrawn from the market, according to an investigation conducted by BMJ.

Washington Week: Insurance, State Actions Top News

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Several studies highlighting insurance issues were released this week, including one on federal programs for kids and two others focused on employer-provided medical coverage.

FDA Approves New Eye Pressure Drop Formulation

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a new formulation of the drug bimatoprost (Lumigan) in a 0.01% solution as a first-line treatment to reduce elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Doctors

Dr Stephen G Whitaker (m)
BSc (1972)
MB ChB (Edinburgh 1975)

Dr Richard M Roope (m)
MA (Cambridge 1984)
MB BS (London 1987)
DGM (1989) DCH (1990)
MRCGP (1991) DFFP (1993)
DOcc Med (1998)
AFOM (2006)
MSc (Manchester 2008)

Dr Mark L Dennison (m)
MA (Cambridge 1988)
MB BChir (Cambridge 1990)
DRCOG (1995) MRCGP (1995)

Dr Paul E Howden (m)
MB BS (London 1990)
DRCOG (1997)
DFFP (1997)
MRCGP (1998)
DOcc Med (2002)

Dr Andrew A Mostyn (m)
MB BS (London 1981)
MRCGP (1993) MBA (1990)
DOcc Med (2003)

Dr Camilla B Heyes (f)
MA ( Cambridge) 1983
MB BS ( London ) 1986
MRCGP (1991)
DRCOG
DFFP 1997

Dr Judy B Pell (f)
BM ( Southampton 1981)
DRCOG ( 1983)
MRCGP (1985)
MFFP (1993)
FFSRH (2005)

Dr Jane R Plumtree ( Associate GP ) (f)
MBChB (Leeds 1998)
MRCGP (2006)
DFFP (2005)

Nurses

Sister Fee Hamilton ( Nurse Lead ) (f)
RGN

Sister Tricia Spencer (f)
RGN

Sister Karen McCulloch (f)
RGN

Sister Kay K Upshall (f)

Sister Debbie Petrie (f)

Healthcare Assistants

Jackie Pickworth (f)
Nursing Assistant

Beverly Boniface (f)
Nursing Assistant

Practice Management

Mrs Jeannette Atkins Practice Manager (f)
Mrs Jeannette Atkins AMSPAR Dip PCM ( 2006 ) is responsible for the day to day running of the Practice(s) and if you have any queries about administration or non-medical aspects of your health or treatment please do not hesitate to contact in writing or by telephone

Administration

Mrs Ann Binns ICT Manager (f)
Mrs Ann Binns is responsible for all Information Technology and Management within the Practice and works closly with the Practice Manager on all data quality issues

Mrs Anne Stephens IT Administrator (f)

Mrs Gaynor Harris Senior Secretary (f)
The Secretarial Team consists of three and is led by Senior Secretary Mrs Gaynor Harris who under instruction from the Partners and Practice Manager are available to assist with any problems or concerns you have regarding hospital referrals, reports or letters

Reception

Mrs Wendy Allcock Reception Manager (f)
The Reception Team is led by Reception Manager Mrs Wendy Allcock whom is available by telephone or prior arrangment to assist you with any concerns or complaints you have with accessing the services provided by the Practice

Mrs Cynthia Jones Reception Supervisor (f)
Mrs Cynthia Jones works closly with the Reception Manager to ensure staff are highly trained and knowledgable on all aspects of General Practice enabling them to provide the total quality service the Partners and Practice Manager wish for all their patients, families and visitors alike
Please ask to speak to her if you have any queries relating to the reception services provided

Practice Information

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