Our Doctors and Clinicians
Dr Harpreet Kalra (M) – Partner GP
Dr Kalra joined the practice as a New Partner in December 2022
Joined the practice in 2023.
Mrs Marie Myers (F) – Advance Nurse Practitioner
Marie can deal with all medical conditions except Mental Health and Pregnant ladies. She is also looking after our Learning Disability patients.
Dr Julie Oliver (F) – Salaried GP
MRCGP GPwSI – Qualified in 1996 at University if Leeds. Dr Oliver joined the practice in September 2019.
Mrs Julie Huntrods (F) – Advance Nurse Practitioner
Julie can deal with all medical conditions except Mental Health, HRT and Pregnant ladies.
Our Nursing Team
Nurse Elaine Armstrong (F)
Elaine joined the practice in June 2019. Elaine carries out a wide variety of nursing procedures by appointment only. They include Diabetes management, COPD and Asthma management, childhood immunization, foreign travel follow ups, removal of stitches, cervical smear and contraception. Elaine is a Nurse Prescriber
Nurse
Practice Nurse Marina Dempsey (F)
Marina joined the surgery in March 2023 and carries out a wide variety of nursing appointments, which includes Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, childhood immunisations, foreign travel, wound care, cervical screening, contraception reviews and HRT reviews.
Mrs Jennie Griffin (F)
Nurse Advocate
Jennie’s role is to take blood, blood pressures, ECGs, provide ear care, wound care, NHS Health Checks and has received C-Card training. Jennie joined the practice in November 2018 has served in the Military and is our Military Veterans Lead.
Mrs Karen Hadley (F)
Healthcare Assistant
Karen has completed her training as a Health Care Assistant
Karen’s role is to take blood, blood pressures, ECG’s, provide wound care, NHS Health Checks and has received C-Card training.
Our Practice Team
Miss Joanne Marshman (F)
Joanne is responsible for the non clinical management of the practice. Joanne was appointed Practice Manager In January 2022 having been the Assistant Practice Manager for 6 years previously. She joined the practice in March 2009 as a Medical Secretary.
Practice Manager
Julie Ledger (F)
Assistant Practice Manager
Julie is an extremely experienced medical receptionist who is the first port of call for any patient related issues. Julie is available to patients Monday to Thursday and will be more than happy to help.
Our receptionists are responsible for the administration and reception work in the practice. They follow instructions from the doctors and the Practice Manager. They have lots of experience ranging from 20 years to 2 years. Their job is very demanding so please be patient.
They are all trained Care Navigators which involves:
- Assisting patients in managing chronic conditions and navigating the healthcare system.
- Educating patients, providing resources, and answering questions.
Joshua McBride (M)
Joshua is an experienced medical receptionist who is the surgery’s first port of call every afternoon.
Mrs Lisa Justice (F)
Lisa is an experienced medical receptionist and is responsible for the day to day duties within the practice.
Mrs Lynn Outhwaite (F)
Lynn is available to patients from Tuesday to Friday to discuss any social related issues in order to refer onto our Social Prescribing Team.
Care Co-ordinator
Joanne Crewdson (F)
Joanne is our medical secretary and is responsible for the day to day processing of referrals and choose & book. Joanne is available to patients Monday to Thursday.
Secretary
Miss Kacey Blenkinsopp(F)
Kacey is an experienced medical receptionist and is responsible for the day to day duties within the practice.
Mr Reece Bainbridge (M)
Reece is an experienced medical receptionist who is the surgery’s first port of call every morning.
Our Healthcare Team
Health Visitors
Tel: 03000 266 499
A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.
Community Nurses
Tel: 03000 267 979
The District Nurse team is based at Consett, they visit patients who are housebound and patients who require treatment after they have been discharged from hospital.
Macmillan Nurses
Tel: 01207 523673
Macmillan Benefits Office – Tel: 0191 3708764
Counsellors
Talking Changes
Please telephone:Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5pm
0191 333 3300Your call will be treated in confidence and a member of staff will be able to answer any questions that you may have.
Community Midwives
Tel: 01207 594401
Crisis Team
Access urgent support 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option.