Surgery
THE PARTNERS
The Practice has had a long-established tradition of providing high quality medical care in Wheathampstead, Harpenden and the surrounding area since the National Health Service came into being. For more information about all medical services please log on to
Dr Roger J Gibbs MB BS LRC MRCS DCH DRCOG BSc
Dr P Austen O´Hare MB ChB MSc DRCOG FRSA
Dr Deborah Gilham MB BS DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Robert Walker MB BCh DRCOG MRCGP
Dr S David Ingram MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP
Dr Tania Goodwin MB ChB MRCGP
Dr Katharine Solomons BM DCH DRCOG MRCGP
PRACTICE MANAGER
Mrs Margaret M Gray FISMM BIM BA
Opening Hours
Wheathampstead (0830 to 1800) Monday to Friday
Surgery Times (0830 to 1130, 1530 to 1800) Monday to Friday (n.b. closed 13.00 to 14.30)
Appointments
Wheathampstead patients telephone 833446 or 832258
House Call Requests
Wheathampstead patients telephone 833446 or 832258
Out-of-Hours Care
Emergencies when the surgery is open: Wheathampstead patients telephone 832258
Emergencies when the surgery is closed: NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
telephone 01234 326099 or 0300 33 33 33
Ringing for Results and Other Enquiries (after 1430)
Wheathampstead patients telephone 833446 or 832258
Repeat Prescriptions
Your medication can be collected from Manor Pharmacy, Wheathampstead, and you will not have to wait while your medicines are dispensed. All you need to do is register with Manor Pharmacy and they will arrange everything directly with your GP.
When requiring repeat medication complete the computer print-out and hand it in to the Manor Pharmacy for collection (allowing 48 hours). Alternatively, telephone Manor Pharmacy to tell them which medicines you need Tel. 01582 832102.
Repeat requests can be handed in to the surgery but please clearly mark them for collection by Manor Pharmacy. Do not ring the surgery for repeat prescriptions.
Use your computer for ordering your repeat prescriptions
villagewheat@herts-pcts.nhs.uk and you will get an automatic response.
Non-NHS Services
Some aspects of health care are only available privately, for example, medical examination for travel, employment or sporting activities, a report for legal or school purposes, etc. If they fall outside the NHS remit a fee may be payable. Similarly, some travel vaccinations, the completion of forms for private medical insurance claims (eg for referrals and x-rays) and certain other items, will attract a fee. A full list is displayed in the waiting room.
Management of Common Ailments
Ways to keep healthy. Pick up the latest copy of the Village Surgery booklet which give helpful information on a variety of common ailments.
Many conditions get better on their own or with only simple measures being taken. Your pharmacist can help with these and advise medicines you can buy over the counter for successful home treatment. If concerned, consult your doctor, go to hospital casualty or telephone l1234 326099 for emergencies when the surgery is closed.
Immunisation details for both adults and children are detailed in the Surgery booklet.
Useful Telephone Numbers
Hospitals
| St Albans City Hospital | 01727 866122 |
| Hemel Hempstead Hospital | 01442 213141 |
| Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, WGC | 01707 328111 |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital | 01582 491122 |
| Lister Hospital, Stevenage | 01438 314333 |
| Mount Vernon Hospital | 01923 826111 |
| Watford General Hospital | 01923 244366 |