PROMOTING GOOD HEALTH
A range of health checks and health promotion services are available in
clinics run by the practice nurses. Please contact the Surgery for further
details.

Practice Nurse Clinics

Practice nurses Gina Jones, Anne Keir, Jan Lewis, Elaine Sharp and
Nicola Treacher hold clinics daily at the Health Centre. They are
available for advice on health promotion, contraception, minor ailments
and so on. You may refer yourself directly to these clinics. You do not
need to see the doctor first. Please ask for details of clinic times.

Registration Health Checks
All newly registered patients are invited to a Health Check to include
a discussion on your general health and a physical examination.

Over 75 Year Old Health Check
An annual Health Check is available for all patients over 75. Please let
us know if you would prefer this to be carried out in your own home.

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL CLINICS
The Littlebourne and Bridge Complementary Medical Clinics have
developed over a number of years and consist of a team of doctors and
complementary medical practitioners, providing an extended range of
services to patients in addition to general medical care.

Some of these services are available as NHS therapies for patients at
the Littlebourne and Bridge practices, while others are available privately
to patients from all areas.

For appointments and information please telephone: 01227 831900

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PATRIXBOURNE ROAD, BRIDGE
TEL: 01227 831900

Dr. D.M. Jones MB BS MRCGP
Dr. P.H. Sykes MB BS DRCOG
Dr. Mary Rafla DCH DRCOG MRCGP
Dr. Amanda Scarlett MRCGP MBCHB
Dr. Pippa Dawber MB BCh MFGP

District Nurse:
Health Visitor:
Midwife:

Practice Nurse:

Mrs. M. Lawrence SRN DN

Mrs. J. Rowan RGN RM RVH FP Cert.
Mrs. J. Withers RGN RM

Mrs. G. Jones SRN DCHP


BRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE is situated in the centre of the village of
Bridge and aims to provide medical services for Bridge, South Canterbury
and the villages within a surrounding radius of approximately 5 miles.

  

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DISPENSING FACILITIES (medicines) are available nearby at Bridge
Chemist. A delivery service operates to the villages of Barham and

Kingston.

SURGERIES ARE BY APPOINTMENT. We would hope to offer
appointments within 24 hours and always on the same day, if you feel
it necessary. Please telephone orcall in atthe Surgeryforan appointment.

SURGERIES

MONDAY 8.45 — 10.30 am 4.30 —— 6.00 pm
TUESDAY 8.45 -10.30 am 4.30 — 6.00 pm
WEDNESDAY 8.45 -10.30 am 4.30 — 6.00 pm
THURSDAY 8.45 -10.30 am

FRIDAY 8.45 -10.30 am 4.30 — 6.00 pm

FOR EMERGENCY CALLS, Home Visits and Evening and Weekend
Emergencies telephone the Surgery on 831900. Requests for home
visits should be made before 10.30 am.

The Practice is a Member of CANDOC, a co—operative of local GPs
which provides out of hours emergency cover.

The Surgery is served by wheelchair access and toilet facilities for the
disabled.

Please address any suggestions or complaints you may have to
Dr. Mary Rafla or Mrs. C. Marsh.
ADDITIONAL CLINICS

ANTE-NATAL 11.00 — 12.00 noon THURSDAY

CH|LDREN’S 1.30 — 2.30 pm WEDNESDAY

DISTRICT NURSE 11.00 — 12.00 noon MONDAY
11.00 — 12.00 noon FRIDAY

PRACTICE NURSE CLINICS are held daily. Please ask the receptionist
for an appointment.

CHILDREN’S IMMUNISATIONS and CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
with the Health Visitor are carried out at the chi|dren’s clinic.

MATERNITY CARE is provided at the Ante-Natal clinic by the midwife
and Dr. Mary Rafla.

CERVICAL SMEARS are available as part of a well woman check in the
practice nurse clinics.

CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES are available with family planning
trained practice nurses.

MINOR SURGERY when appropriate, is carried out in the practice
treatment room.

REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS. Please deliver your Repeat Prescription
Card to the Surgery 48 hours before the prescription is needed.