What's New?

EMIS Access - Ordering prescriptions online. We have set up a new facility with our software supplier enabling patients to order repeat prescriptions online. Patients can also update their address details and even pre-register with the practice before joining the Surgery. (3.3.08)

Dr Watson has left us to return to Liverpool. We wish him all the very best in his new venture. (31.3.07)

Falmouth Health Centre is one of the first GP Practices in the county to join the Arts for Health program. Rosie Hadden will be joining us as 'Artist in Residence' in a landmark scheme funded by the Arts Council and other organisations as well as by public subscriptions.
The aim of Arts for Health is to provide advice for organisations and individuals who are interested in arts and health activities. This includes networking events and support in developing project ideas.
Creative activity has been shown to increase self-esteem, provide a sense of purpose, enhance social skills and community integration and improve individuals’ quality of life. The inclusion of creative activity in all aspects of health and social care can have a direct impact on health and well-being.
Over the next few months Rosie will be working with the Doctors, Nurses and the whole team at Falmouth Health Centre to develop a range of events, exhibits and activities.
For more information about Arts for Health Cornwall & Isles of Scilly visit their web site at www.artsforhealthcornwall.org.uk

There is now a Sexual Health Clinic at the surgery. This is open to all, not just the registered patients of this Practice. Click the link for more information. (13.8.2006)

Congratulations to Maxine McCombie who has been selected to represent Wales at Fencing Sabre at the Commonwealth Championships in September in Belfast. Maxine trains at Truro Fencing Club. (12.08.06)

Kernow Urgent Care Services have been appointed the contract to provide out of hours medical cover from April 1st 2006. They are a private company who have been chosen to replace Kernowdoc who have provided the service for the last 10 years.
Kernowdoc was created and developed by local GPs into one of the leading out of hours organisations in the country and we hope that the new management will build on that foundation of commitment and goodwill. (5.4.2006)

Jill Campion started as a Practice Receptionist on 9.1.1961. Today she retired after 45 years of service. She has been the epitome of diligence, patience and diplomacy and will be greatly missed by the doctors, receptionists and I am sure the patients. We wish her a long and happy retirement. (9.12.2005)

The Friends of Falmouth Health Centre have provided us with an automated patient check in computer. This should save patient's time waiting in the queue at reception and allows patients to bypass the receptionist if she is busy. This has proved popular with all ages and almost no-one has had trouble adapting to it. (1.6.2005)

Congratulations to the MacMillan team in winning a Multidisciplinary Teamwork Award in the International National Nursing Awards 2005. (2.6.2005)

Breast Cancer Awareness day at FHC on 8.10.04 waxed large for Geoff and Nick.
£648.86 was raised. A fantastic achievement. That must work out at at least £1 per hair, and in Geoff's case probably a lot more!

The Central Cornwall Primary Care Trust has taken over the responsibility for providing out of hours unscheduled medical cover. This is provided by KernowDoc and operates between 6.30pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all through the weekend and Bank Holidays. KernowDoc can be contacted on 0870 2421242
The Surgery will no longer be open on Saturday mornings. (30.9.04)

Dr Paul Watson joined us at the beginning of September, replacing Dr Clapp. He has worked as a GP in the Wirral for a number of years. This brings our numbers of GP partners up to full strength after many months of locums. (1.9.04)

Dr Slater should be feeling proud of himself, again!

Dr Vicky Hartnell Has joined us at the beginning of August. She will be a part-time partner and working most mornings. She comes from practice in Bristol and will be a welcome and experienced addition to the team. (1.8.04)

We have been joined by Dr Stephanie Jackson who is returning to work after the arrival of her first baby. She has worked at RCHTreliske and is trained locally as a GP. She will be working Wednesday and Thusrdays. (1.8.04)

After too many years to mention Dr Phil Slater has left us to enjoy a well earned retirement. The Working Boat fleet had probably best look out! We wish Phil and Gillian the very best.
We are fortunate to have a doctor already in post to replace him. Dr Nick Rogers, whose family hail from Penzance, joins us from a spell in New Zealand having done his GP training in Hertfordshire. We extend to him a very warm welcome.
(18.4.2004)

We have taken delivery of our new ultrasound scanner. This has been purchased in a large part with the proceeds of much hard work by the Friends of the Health Centre, for which we offer our heartfelt thanks. We shall now be able to continue providing this much appreciated service in the practice. (21.5.03)

Are you caring for an adult with a mental health problem? You may contact Jacky Bunt, Carers' Support Worker on 01209 613456 for advice and information. (20.10.01)

Congratulations to Hazel Stuteley, one of our health visitors for many years until she became a victim of her own success working with the Beacon Regeneration Project and was seconded to work with and advise the Department of Health. She has been awarded the OBE for her work, which was richly deserved! (4.1.01)

A proud day for Dr Philip Slater as Ben Ainsley wins gold in the Laser class sailing at the Sydney Olympics. Phil coached Ben in his early days of sailing, up to international level in the Optimists class, culminating in the World Championships in Argentina. Phil was subsequently persuaded to write the definitive manual on Optimist racing. (29.9.2000)

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