Alpine House Surgery - Staff details

Out of Hours
The hours between 6:30 pm and 8:00 am are covered by a deputising service. If you need to contact this service during these hours telephone 0845 0450411.

Telephone Advice
If you have a problem or a question which you feel does not merit making an appointment then the doctors are all available for contact by phone. Please call between 11:30 am and 12 noon or between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm.

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

Text Reminder

We are pleased to announce a new service for our patients, we are now able to send text messages to remind you of a forthcoming appointment at the surgery. Please help us to improve this service by making sure we have an up to date mobile phone number.

Health Charities

01 Dec - 28 Feb
Marie Curie

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

GMC guidance on assisted suicide

The General Medical Council launches guidelines on assisted suicide to help it decide if doctors should face a disciplinary panel on the issue.

NHS translation bill 'tops £23m'

The NHS in England spends £59,000 a day on translating documents and providing interpreters, according to a health think tank.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when carrying children - and which could pave the way for a ban - is launched by the Welsh government.

Transplant jaw made by 3D printer

An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

'Birth defect risk' for diabetics

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Under 10s have eating disorders

A number of children under 10 are treated in hospitals in Northern Ireland for eating disorders, the Department of Health says.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Healthcare Team

Doctors

Dr Ian R Schofield (m)
M.B.Ch.B.,D.R.C.O.G.,M.R.C.G.P.
(Leicester 1982)

Dr Karen TA Matthews (f)
M.B.Ch.B,D.R.C.O.G.
(Leicester 1983)

Dr James A Ellison (m)
M.B.B.S.,D.R.C.O.G.,D.C.H
(London 1989)

Dr David K Hall (m)
M.B.Ch.B.,D.R.C.O.G.,D.C.H.,M.R.C.G.P.
(Leicester 1997)

Nurse Practitioners

Janice Strefford

Nurses

Jane Jones
Practice Nurse

Healthcare Assistants

Sue Kirton
Health Care Assistant - Phlebotomy, blood pressure, ECGs, spirometry, simple dressings, chaperoning GPs.

Practice Management

Mrs Nicola Evans (f)
PRACTICE MANAGER
Our team is led by Mrs Nicola Evans. Should you experience any problems with your contact with the surgery these can be dealt with by Mrs Evans. She can be contacted by letter or telephone.

Reception

We have a total of four receptionists. These ladies are your first point of contact with the surgery, either at the desk or on the telephone. They have a difficult job to do especially at busy times so your patience is welcome. The receptionists deal with all queries first hand so please be prepared to give a few details. These ladies have been fully trained to ask particular questions which will greatly assist us in allocating who it is you need to see. If it is advice you require it may be easier to get through on the telephone after 10.00 am

Community Midwives

The community midwives run all our antenatal clinics and visit patients at home as necessary. Clinics run on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

Community Nurses

The Community Nursing Team specialise in taking care of house bound patients. They receive referrals from local
hospitals and doctors. They are based at Barrow Health Centre and can be contacted on 01509 410276

Health Visitors

A health visitor is a qualified nurse who has taken further training to obtain the Health Visitor Qualification. They are notified of all births and offer help and advice to parents. They can be contacted by calling 01509 410244.

Counsellors

Your GP may refer you to our Practice Therapist. Therapists are qualified mental health professionals who work in GP
surgeries. They provide talking treatments for people who may be suffering from emotional or psychological difficulties. This may be especially helpful when problems are of a sensitive nature or are painful.. Your GP will advise you how to make an appointment if he/she thinks it is appropriate.

Further Information

Patient Participation Group

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

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services