We now have a first contact Physio who will be available at the surgery Monday and Wednesday mornings. Please see the below link for more information.
First Contact Physiotherapist
NAMED ACCOUNTABLE GP FOR ALL PATIENTS.
All patients registered at Rivergreen Medical Centre have a named GP who is responsible for the patients' overall care at the practice. If a patient wishes to know the name of their accountable GP, please enquire.
If a patient has a preference as to which GP is their accountable GP, the practice wil make reasonable efforts to accommodate the request although please note that any request cannot be guaranteed.
Choose the RIGHT SERVICE, Get the RIGHT CARE
Visiting your GP practice has changed, you may still wish to see a GP but please consider whether another member of our team may be able to help you just as well or even better. If they can, we think that we will be able address your concerns sooner and increase the availability of our GP appointments for problems which require their expertise.
We have listed below various staff who may be able to assist. Please take a look.
Clinical Pharmacist (medication reviews)
First Contact Physio
Practice Nurse
Health Care Assistant
GP Support Officer
Pharmacy First at local chemists
Prescribing Clerk
So, the next time that you contact the practice to use our services, try to choose the RIGHT SERVICE to get the RIGHT CARE – remember, you may not always need to see a GP. If in doubt please ask one of our Reception Team when you contact us to make your appointment. A leaflet is available with full details.