Brannam Medical Centre - The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY - SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER - FLU CLINIC

We are now taking bookings for our flu clinic which is being held on Saturday 23rd September.

We are also holding a shingles/flu clinic for those of you who are eligible for both vaccines on 23rd September.

Please contact reception on 01271 329004 to check whether you are eligible and to make an appointment.

NATIONAL PATIENT SURVEY - RESULTS

Thank you to our patients who completed the national patient survey for Brannam Medical Centre. We have now received the results and would like to share these with you. Please click here to view the results.

MJOG

We use a messaging system called MJOG which allows us to contact our patients by text and voice message. We have been using this to invite our patients in for their seasonal flu vaccinations, chronic disease recalls and also for appointment reminders.

We would like to make our patients aware that if you receive a voice message starting 'This is a message from Brannam Medical Centre' it is a genuine message from us and please listen to the message all the way through and you will be able to respond.

If you do not wish to receive messages in this way, please contact the reception team.

National Diabetes Audit (NDA): Helping to improve diabetes care

Brannam Medical Centre is taking part in an important national project about diabetes care and treatment in the NHS. Please click here for more information.

BLOOD PRESSURE APPOINTMENTS

Please remember to arrive at least 5 minutes before your appointment to give your heart rate a chance to steady. Please wear loose clothing and refrain from Caffeine and Nicotine for at least 30 minutes prior to your Blood Pressure appointment.

Doctors

Dr Louise Bond - Partner

(MB BS BSc (MRCGP)06 DFFP DRCOG DCH)

GMC Number - 6029217

Louise graduated from Imperial Medical School (previously Charing Cross and Westminster), in 2001 having also achieved a BSc. in Physiology. She always planned to become a GP and moved to Barnstaple in 2002. Louise has an interest in women’s health and runs a women’s health clinic on Monday mornings, open to all female patients in the practice. Louise job shares with Dr. Smit and is supported by Julie and Tracey in reception. Outside of work Louise enjoys spending time with her family and relaxing with her friends. She is also married to another local GP.

Dr Zoe Carlino - Partner

(MBChB BMedSci MRCGP)

GMC Number 6159127

Zoe graduated from Sheffield University in 2007 and joined Brannam Medical Centre in August 2018 working as a Salaried GP. In February 2021, Zoe became a Partner and job shares with Dr. Stewart, they are both supported by their receptionist Rebecca.

Dr Tim Chesworth - Partner

(MB ChB MRCS MRCGP)

GMC Number 4500092

After graduating from Bristol University in 1998, Tim initially trained in general surgery before finally seeing the light, and changing to general practice. Tim is currently the executive or managing partner, supporting our practice manager in strategic planning and the day to day running of the practice. He also represents the practice at the Barnstaple Alliance and the Local Medical Committee. Tim is supported by his receptionist Jess.

Outside of work Tim enjoys keeping fit by swimming, cycling and running.

Dr Miranda Coberman - Partner

(MBBS DFFP DRCOG MRCGP)

GMC Number 4433457

Miranda qualified in 1997 from Charing Cross and Westminster medical school. She then worked in A & E and did a clinical research fellowship at Charing Cross hospital prior to joining the GP training scheme in North Devon. Miranda has been working at Brannams since 2020 and in August 2021 became a Partner, her particular interests are women's health, paediatrics and dermatology. She will be job sharing with Dr. Deacon and are both supported by their receptionists Steph and Julia.

Outside work she enjoys spending time on the beach with her husband two kids and dog, skiing, playing the guitar and travelling, when she is not in the kitchen cooking up experimental meals!

Dr Thomas Harry Cormack - Partner

(MB BS)

GMC Number 7134429

Harry graduated from the University of London in 2011.

Dr Melanie Deacon - Partner

(MB MRCP DRCOG DFSRH)

GMC Number 6051351

After graduating from Southampton in 2002, Melanie embarked on her GP training, working in the Southwest of England and Australia. She joined Brannam in 2008 for her registrar year and continued with the team becoming a salaried doctor. She became a Partner in 2010 and is supported by her receptionists Steph and Julia. As research lead for Brannam she encourages the involvement of patients and staff in General Practice based studies via the National Institute for Health Research.

Outside of work Melanie likes travel and making the most of the Devonshire countryside and beaches with her husband and two young daughters.

Dr Oliver Hassall - Partner

(MB BS MA SPH PhD MRCGP)

GMC Number 4331672

Oliver did a zoology degree before studying medicine and trained as a GP in Liverpool and South Molton. He has worked overseas and most recently he and his family lived in Kenya for 3 years while he was doing a PhD. Oliver maintains his interests in public health and research and is still involved in research projects in Africa. He is an honorary Senior Lecturer at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Oliver became a partner at the Practice in 2014 and has his own patient list, he is supported by his receptionist Debbie.

Outside of work, Oliver enjoys doing active things outdoors.

Dr Edward Matthews - Partner

(MB BS BSc MRCGP)

GMC Number 6130011

Ed graduated from London in 2005 and joined the practice in September 2010 providing locum cover. He has since become a partner at Brannam and is supported by his receptionist Kerry.

Outside of work Ed is never happier than when demolishing and rebuilding part of his home. He enjoys cooking for his hungry family, often having just marched them about the beautiful North Devon countryside. The household has recently been joined by three exceptionally demanding and spoilt ex-battery chickens.

Dr Amy Parkinson - Partner

(MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG DCH PGCertClinEd MAcadMedEd HEA)

GMC Number 7130345

After graduating from the University of Birmingham in 2011, Amy worked as an A&E registrar in Australia for a few years. Amy completed her GP training in North Devon, and has additional postgraduate qualifications in Paediatrics, Teaching and Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She joined the Brannam team as a Partner in 2018. Amy is the North Devon Training Programme Director and takes an active part in teaching our future GP's through the local training scheme. She is supported by her excellent full time receptionist Whitney.

Outside of work Amy enjoys travelling, walking near her home at Exmoor, gardening, kayaking, playing piano and spending time with her young family.

Dr Suzanne Smit - Partner

(MB ChB DRCOG DFFP MRCS MRCGP)

GMC Number 4582296

Suzanne graduated from university in South Africa in 1998 and joined our busy team in October 2010. She job shares with Dr Louise Bond and is supported by part time receptionists Julie and Tracey. Suzanne specialises in women’s health, obesity and ENT.

Outside of work Suzanne enjoys running, hiking, reading and watching rugby. She is married to a GP and they have two children.

Dr Iain Stewart- Partner

(MB CH.B DRCOG FRCS MRCGP)

GMC Number 3453388

Iain graduated from Glasgow in 1990 and specialises in Asthma, COPD and Palliative care, he is also a GP trainer. Iain is supported in his role by his receptionist Rebecca.

Outside of work Iain is partial to a half marathon.

Dr Sarah Street - Partner

(BSc MB/BChir MRCGP)

GMC Number 6163124

Sarah was brought up in Barnstaple and went on to study Biochemistry at Sheffield University. She then worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 4 years before deciding on a career change into medicine. She graduated from Cambridge University in 2007 and completed her GP training in the Bath area. Now married with 2 young children she has made the move back to North Devon to be nearer family and the sea.

Sarah job shares with Dr Jackie Tolhurst and both are supported by their receptionist Amanda.

Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and children as well as trying to keep fit through surfing and running with her dog.

Dr Jackie Tolhurst - Partner

(MB ChB DCH MRCGP)

GMC Number 3139635

Jackie graduated from Edinburgh in 1986, then worked in Scotland for 4 years before taking a career break to have her children. Jackie went on to train as a GP, qualifying in 1996, and was a full-time GP Partner for 16 years in South East London. She was also a GP trainer and family planning trainer.

Jackie joined Brannams in 2014 and became a Partner in 2016. She job-shares with Dr Sarah Street. Jackie is supported by her excellent receptionist Amanda.

She enjoys spending time with her family, golfing, gardening, walking and playing her guitar.

Dr Khaled Shuhaiber - Salaried GP

(BSc MBBS MRCGP CCT)

GMC Number - 6062727

After completing a BSc in Biopsychology from Syracuse University NY in 1997, Khaled went to study Medicine at the University of Jordan in Amman where he gained his MBBS as a Doctor and worked there for a few years. He moved to Barnstaple and joined North Devon District Hospital, where he worked in surgery and A&E then decided to become a GP. Khaled completed his MRCGP and CCT. Initially, he worked as a GP in Barnstaple area then moved to Somerset and worked there for several years. Now he is looking forward to working back in Barnstaple. Khaled will be supported by his receptionist Trudi.

Khaled is married and has three children (two of them were born in Barnstaple). Outside of work is family time! Khaled likes to walk, swim and travel with his family.

Dr Aishwarya Arora - Salaried GP

(MB BS)

GMC Number - 7085174

Aishwarya graduated from the University of London on 2010 and became a salaried GP here at Brannams in 2021.

Dr Ujjwol Josji - Salaried GP

(MB BS)

GMC Number - 7447331

Nurses

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.

Desri Dyer BSc (Hons)

Desri Dyer is our lead nurse, and Treatment Room Sister. She started working at Brannam on a part-time basis in 1995 and gradually built her hours and experience over the years, taking the full time senior nurse post in 2002.

She is an RGN, qualifying in 1984 at North Devon District Hospital. Since working at Brannam, she has gained a Bsc Hons in nursing, diplomas in Asthma, COPD and CHD, a Post Graduate certificate in Leadership for Quality Improvement. Her other specialities include tissue viability, infection control, cervical cytology and family planning to include insertion and removal of implants. Desri enjoys working with such an enthusiastic and dynamic team who are all very supportive of one another.

Sandy Norman BSc (Hons)

Sandy qualified in 1981 as an RGN and has worked in the North Devon District Hospital in both Surgical and Gynaecological posts. At Brannam Medical Centre her working areas include routines, minor illness, diabetes, travel, well woman and family planning. Sandy is supported by treatment-room receptionists Sarah and Jack.

Sandy has completed courses in travel health, diabetes, family planning, and cervical smear training, as well as leg ulcer assessment and treatment. In 2006 she obtained her degree in health studies. Sandy has recently completed her Diabetes Diploma.

Outside of work Sandy enjoys days out on the motorbike with her husband.

Becky Walker BSc (Hons)

Becky qualified in 1995 as a Registered Nurse and worked at NDDH within the surgical department. Becky left the hospital to commence practice nursing in 1998 and has completed diplomas in Asthma and COPD and courses on Diabetes, leg ulcer management and is family planning trained.

In 2010 Becky obtained her BSc (Hons) degree in health studies and then went on to become an independent/supplementary non-medical prescriber in 2013. Becky joined the Nursing team at Brannams in November 2015 where she can also undertake all treatment room duties including cervical cytology, tissue viability and travel.

As well as keeping busy with her family, Becky's hobbies include quilting, keeping and riding her 3 horses and training her dog!!

Amelia Baker BN (Hons)

Amelia qualified in 2002 with a Bachelor of Nursing Honours degree from University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked at North Devon District Hospital and at South Molton as a community nurse. She joined Brannam Medical Centre in February 2014 at first providing cover for our routine clinic. Amelia is now a permanent member of the team and her working areas includes routines, cardio-vascular and diabetes care. In 2015, she completed a Foundation of General Practice Nursing at degree level and in 2018 Amelia completed BSc. modules in CHD and Diabetes.

Outside of work Amelia is married to Ed and has four young children, she enjoys spending time with her family going caravanning and she also loves doing craft projects and geocaching.

Andrea Dibble BSc (Hons)

Andrea joined the team in September 2014. She completed a Dip HE in Adult Nursing in 2002, she has since gained a BSC (Hons) in health studies in 2012. Andrea has worked in both acute hospital and community settings. Andrea has completed the Practice Nurse foundation course and other courses which include cervical cytology, ear irrigation, asthma and COPD. Andrea's working areas include routine clinics, well woman, travel, minor illness, asthma and is the lead for the children's vaccination clinic.

Outside of work Andrea enjoys a busy family life and has recently taken up running.

Emily Pettett BSc (Hons)

Emily works in the treatment room as a Practice Nurse.

Emily started in the treatment room as as healthcare assistant and qualified in July 2019 as a Practice Nurse. Emily's day to day treatment room duties include dressings, injections, dopplers, ecgs and taking bloods . She is currently doing a Practice Nurse induction course which will equip her with new skills. She is also supported by treatment room receptionists Sarah and Jack.

Jan Edwards

Healthcare Assistants

Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.

Suzi Akers

Amy Rodgers

Amy joined us in January 2013. As a Healthcare Assistant she does a variety of jobs within her role including taking blood, warfarin testing, assisting doctors with minor surgeries, health checks, injections and wound care to name a few. Amy is supported by treatment room receptionists Sarah and Jack.

Poppy Pearce

Poppy joined us in September 2019 and has a variety of jobs within her phlebotomist role including taking blood, warfarin testing, assisting doctors with minor surgeries, to name a few. She is also supported by treatment room receptionists Sarah and Jack.

Sophie Skelcher

Practice Management

The practice manager is involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology. The practice manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.

Dee Brown

Dee is our practice manager. She joined the practice in 1982, working for Dr Osborne and then Dr Bunney. In 2003 Dee took on the role of practice administrator before becoming the practice manager in 2008.

Dee is a graduate from London University and has an MSc in Equine Studies and keeps her own horses. Outside of work Dee enjoys horse riding, gardening and all sorts of country pursuits.

Susie

Susie joined the team as part time relief cover to the receptionists, and is now receptionist to Dr. Matthews and deputy reception manager, supporting Rebecca. Susie also schedules all the rotas to ensure we have adequate GP cover to meet the demand for appointments. She also works alongside our Immunisation Nurse, Andrea, providing administration for childhood vaccinations given at the practice. She also provides joint support to the registrars and medical students.

Outside of work Susie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running with her dog and playing netball.

Administration

Heather

Heather joined the team in 2008 as our Data Administrator. Heather makes sure that we are meeting our health targets and chases up the doctors to invite any patients that need to come in for outstanding follow up appointments. She is also an important member of the practice’s IM&T group and keeps us all up to date with what's happening on social media.

Heather has a degree in sports therapy and outside of work enjoys playing netball and spending time with friends and family in particular her young children and husband.

Gill

Gill joined the team in February 2012 and is one of our full time Data Administrators. Gill is a Junior Sprints Coach at North Devon Athletic Club, and often spends her weekends travelling to competitions around the country with the athletes.

Carol

Carol joined the team in November 2016 as a Medical Summariser having previously worked in Germany as a services school primary teacher. Carol deals with all the new patient records that come into the surgery and ensures that all the relevant information is transferred onto the computer for the doctors and nurses. She also helps out with some secretarial duties and keeps the filing in order!

Outside of work Carol enjoys travelling, crafting and baking extremely good cakes!

Chris

Chris joined the admin team in October 2018 and is our IT administrator.

Pat

Pat has been with the practice since 1991. She started as an evening receptionist, moved on to become Dr Bunney’s receptionist and now works part time as our practice Secretary. Pat deals with all the referrals made by the doctors within the practice, and has the tough task of listening to the often lengthy dictations. Pat is often known as the ‘mother’ of the practice, looking after all the staff.

Outside of work Pat enjoys socialising, travelling, being with her grandchildren and is an avid rugby fan.

Alison

Alison joined the practice in October 2020 after a career in the legal field. She works as our full time Medical Secretary alongside Pat dealing with the Doctor's referrals and general correspondence.

In her spare time Alison likes to spend with family and friends by the sea, walking, travelling and attending live music events and also enjoys cooking, reading and watching films.

Caroline

Caroline is one of our prescribing co-ordinators dealing with all the prescription requests that are sent into the surgery.

Outside of work, Caroline enjoys swimming, reading and spending time with her family visiting places of interest and their tea shops!

Emily

Emily is one of our prescribing co-ordinators dealing with all the prescription requests that are sent into the surgery.

Reception

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing with financial claims, dealing with patient records and carrying out searches and practice audits.

Sarah - Patient Services Manager

Sarah joined Brannams in 2019 moving on from a career in dental practice management. Initially Sarah learnt the ropes as Dr Hassall's PA which she very much enjoyed, before moving into her role as Patient Services Manager. In this role she manages (along with other members of the team) the day to day delivery of services to our patients including the reception area of the practice. She has a keen interest in staff development and values working with all members of the growing Brannams team.

Outside of work, Sarah is a keen powerlifter and she lifts weights with her adult sons, at the same time as learning to horse ride with her young daughter. After this she likes to collapse with a good book and a drink or eat out with friends.

Rebecca

Rebecca joined the practice in 2003. She is full time receptionist to Dr Stewart. She provides support to Dr. Stewart's Registrar and is also the community connector.

Outside of work Rebecca enjoys long walks with her family and their dogs, reading and cooking.

Julie

Julie has worked for the practice since 1982. She originally worked full time but since having children she has worked part time. Julie provides support for Dr Bond and Dr Smit working alongside her job share receptionist, Tracey.

Outside of work Julie enjoys, gardening, reading, walking and spending time with her family.

Sue

Sue has been with us since May 2007 and has worked for several different GPs during that time. Sue is now working in reception in a different role and may have seen her on the front desk in reception. Her other tasks include liaising with the in-house counsellors and dementia support workers, distributing the post, point of contact for e-consults, registrations and deductions and generally helping out throughout reception.

Outside of work Sue is learning to drive and enjoys scenic walks, watching films and supporting Exeter City Football Club.

Amanda

Amanda is a full time receptionist to Dr Tolhurst and Dr Street. Amanda has been with us since February 2008. Amanda is also closely involved in the Gold Standards Framework, providing administration for patients receiving palliative care.

Outside of work Amanda enjoys watching films, going to the theatre, reading and walking.

Stephanie

Steph joined the team in 2009 and works as part time receptionist to Dr Deacon and Dr Cormack job sharing with Julia. Steph provides support to Susie, to the registrars who each spend a year working in the practice. Steph also provides administration support to Andrea, our lead child immunisation nurse, ensuring your child's vaccines are all up to date in their red books and on their records.

Outside of work Steph enjoys spending time with her husband, young daughter and son.

Julia

Julia joined us as a part-time receptionist in July 2012. Julia works as part time receptionist to Dr Deacon and Dr Waterfall job sharing with Steph and also job shares alongside Jess, as receptionist to Dr Chesworth.

When Julia is not working she enjoys spending time with her family, being outside walking her dog, looking after her chickens and gardening.

Sarah

Sarah is receptionist and administrator to the treatment room and has been with us since June 2007. Working 4 days a week, Sarah provides support to the treatment room staff and sends out numerous recalls for healthcare reviews alongside other duties. Sarah is also an important member of the Practice’s IM&T group dealing with all things technical.

Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially spending time with her 2 grandchildren, reading and travelling.

Angela

Angela works as the evening receptionist and has been with us since 2002. She ensures that all the doctor's rooms are stocked up and tidy ready for the next day and supports the Nurses and Doctors after their receptionists have left.

Outside of work Angela enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking and cooking.

Tracey

Tracey joined the reception team in September 2017. She works as part time receptionist to Dr Smit and Dr Bond job sharing with Julie.

Outside of work Tracey enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, baking, reading and the odd bit of DIY thrown in!

Whitney

Whitney started in 2018 as an apprentice studying Business Administration. As her role has developed, she is now supports Dr Parkinson as her full time receptionist/PA amongst other responsibilities.

When Whitney is not working she enjoys going to the gym, learning, and spending time with her friends and family.

Trudi

Danielle

Danni started working in reception in October 2018. She is currently studying for a Level 3 Business and Administration apprenticeship. In reception she looks after the insurance reports and copying of medical reports, deals with all our out of hours (OOH) and 111 correspondence and is the main face on our front desk!

In her own time, Danni enjoys walking her rescue greyhound and going horse riding.

Debbie

Simi

Simi started at Brannams as an apprentice in August 2021 after moving here from the Midlands. As well as studying for a Level 3 Business and Administration apprenticeship Simi supports Dr Cormack full time.

Outside of work, Simi's hobbies include weightlifting, baking and spending time with her family and friends.

Jack

Jack began working at Brannams in November 2021 dividing his full time role between treatment room reception alongside Sarah and assisting the prescribing team of Caroline and Emily as a prescribing co-ordinator. Jack also has a BA (Hons) in Electronic Audio Production and at the weekends he Teaches English as a Foreign Language.

When Jack is enjoying some free time, he loves to attend music festivals and go travelling.

Charlie

Millie

Megan

Pharmacists

Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team to resolve day-to-day medicine issues and consult with and treat patients directly. This includes providing extra help to manage long-term conditions, advice for those on multiple medications and better access to health checks. Having a clinical pharmacist in GP practices means GPs can focus their skills where they are most needed, for example on diagnosing and treating patients with complex conditions. This helps GPs manage the demands on their time.

Rachel Nestel - Senior Clinical Pharmacist

GPhC Number 2059270

Rachel graduated from Cardiff University in 2003 and completed her Pharmacy training at North Devon District Hospital in 2004. Since then she has worked in Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol Children's Hospital and North Devon District Hospital again as well as some time working in community pharmacies over the year. She joined the surgery in 2015 as part of an NHS England pilot to trial pharmacists working within general practice.

Outside of work Rachel enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children as well as trying to keep fit through running and cycling.

Sarah Barrett -Prescribing Pharmacist

GPhC Number 2208585

Sarah graduated from Cardiff University in 2015 with a masters degree in pharmacy. She completed her pre-registration pharmacist training in community pharmacy and went on to manage various branches in South Wales. Sarah transitioned into primary care in 2018 providing clinical support to GP practices across the South West and has now relocated to North Devon to take on the clinical pharmacist role for the Barnstaple Alliance primary care network. Sarah currently works across 4 practices on quality improvement in prescribing and the role will progress as she works through the education pathway towards becoming an independent prescriber.

Stephanie Furse - Pharmacy Technician

Stephanie worked in community pharmacy for nearly 18 years, initially as a healthcare assistant and becoming a qualified dispenser. She completed a pharmacy technician training course in 2019, before joining Brannam Medical Centre in December 2019 in an exciting new role as practice based pharmacy technician.

Hayley Ellis - Pharmacy Technician

Jenna Hutchinson - Pharmacy Technician

Jenna previously worked for Queens Medical Centre in Barnstaple as a receptionist/secretary before she trained and qualified as a pharmacy technician at North Devon District Hospital in 2012. She worked at NDDH for a few years and qualified as an Accuracy Checking Technician, whilst also working as a Medicines Management Technician. She also worked at pharmaceutical company Accord before coming part of the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care in July 2021 to work across the 4 practices in Barnstaple.

Jenna is currently studying a course for pharmacy technicians in General Practice and has recently become a flu and COVID-19 vaccinator as part of her new role.

Community Midwives

If you think you are pregnant you should see your GP in the first instance, who will then arrange for you to see a midwife.

Our community midwives are based at the Midwives Hub at Barnstaple Health Centre, Vicarge Street, Barnstaple EX32 7BH.

Community Nurses

Our Community (District) Nurses visit the housebound and provide general nursing care in the community. The team can be contacted on 07870 156592.

For any urgent enquiries, I.e. where a patient requires same day treatment, please contact reception on 01271 329004.

Health Visitors

Health Visitors are trained in public health nursing. They are concerned with the promotion of good health and lifestyle, and the prevention of ill health for all age groups. They hold clinics and offer advice and support on the health, welfare and development of children and their families.

The team can be contacted on 0333 234 1904. Their address is:

Public Health Nursing Team

Taw View

Civic Centre

North Walk

Barnstaple

Attached Staff

Social Prescriber

Samera Ismael

Sam is working for the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network and will be at Brannams on Mondays and Thursday mornings. She has 28 years experience of working in the public sector, she also has a background of working with a cross section of the community such as working with addiction, learning disabilities, complex needs and young people. Sam's last role was working within secondary adult mental health services.

As a Social Prescriber Sam can support you to identify activities and support to improve your wellbeing and support you in starting them. The kinds of activities available include;

advice and guidance, physical activity, arts and crafts, counselling and much more.

Referral is usually made through your GP.

Community Physiotherapist

Charlie Wilkins

Charlie is a First Contact Physiotherapist (FCP) for the Barnstaple Alliance Primary Care Network. Patients can book directly into his clinic without the need to see a GP first. He can assess, diagnose and advise on joint and muscular pain/conditions and make onward referrals to traditional NHS Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics or X-Ray as neccessary.

Community Psychiatric nurse

Referral to the Community Psychiatric nurse is normally made through your doctor.

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