15.8.2009 One of our regular locums, Dr John Bowthorpe, invites you to follow
his son James who is currently attempting to break the record for fastest
circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. He is doing this to raise £1.8 million
for Parkinson's disease research. Find out more, and follow his progress through
www.whereintheworldisjames.com
1.1.2009 After a sabbatical Mark Morris has decided to move on to develop his
career in Psychiatry. Mark's contribution to the Practice over the last six
years has been immense and we and many of our patients will be very sorry to
loose him. We wish him every success in his future ventures.
However we have recruited Dr Féaron Kelly to take his place from April.
We
were very saddened to hear that Sue Hindle has passed away on 7.11.2008. Sue was
a founder and driving force behind the Friends of Falmouth Health Centre group
and raised tens of thousands of pounds for equipment to benefit patients of the
Practice. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Online appointment booking for early morning appointments.
We are trialling online appointment booking for our 'early' appointments from
between 7 and 8am. One doctor on most days will be consulting at this time and
using EMIS Access these appointments will be bookable online. We hope these will
particularly appeal to the full time employed who have difficulty seeing us
during the normal opening hours. Please note the surgery is not open at this
time for routine enquiries and these appointments are available for pre-booking
only during normal surgery hours or online at any time. (18.5.2008)
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)
We have been recognised as an an
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(26.1.05)
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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18 February 2010
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