Norton Brook Medical Centre

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Our Team


The Doctors

Dr Simon Hargreaves MBChB (1979 Birmingham) MRCGP DRCOG
Dr Elizabeth Haslam MBBS (1988 London) MRCGP DRCOG
Dr Margaret Smith MBChB (1986 Glasgow) MRCGP DRCOG DCH
Dr Stephen Williams MBBS (1985 London) MRCGP DRCOG DCH
Dr Kate Hampson MBBS (1994 London) DRCOG MRCGP
Dr David Stevens MBChB (2005 Birmingham)
Dr Edmund Jack MB BS (2003 London) MRCP MRCGP
Dr James Mottram MB ChB (2003 Bristol) MRCGP

Practice Manager
Jane Willis will be able to help you with any administrative problems you may have with the way our practice is run.

Our Nursing Team
Our highly qualified nurses, Karen Shepherd, Ann Crowther, Rachel Hyde, Sue Herbert and Naomi Ainsley, deal with a range of conditions and health concerns. Make an appointment to see them for dressings, immunisations, ear syringing and cervical smears. They also provide advice on minor health problems, travel and vaccination and run the asthma clinics.

Health Care Assistant
The health care assistant, Linda Hodgson, is an important member of the practice team who works under the supervision of a qualified nurse. She can take blood, check blood pressure, test urine and undertake simple dressings and removal of sutures.

Phlebotomists
Our phlebotomists undertake daily blood letting clinics to relieve our busy nurses.

Reception Staff
Our medical receptionists are here to help you and are fully trained to do a difficult job. They answer the phone, deal with enquiries and process repeat prescriptions. Their job is very demanding so please be patient.

District Nurses
We have four district nurses attached to the medical centre who provide nursing care at home. Messages can be left for them at the medical centre or at the South Hams Hospital on 852349.

Community Midwives
The community midwives provide regular antenatal clinics and advice during pregnancy and childbirth. Messages can be left for them at the medical centre or at the South Hams Hospital on 852349 or at the message handling service on 01752 517888.

Health Visitors
The health visitors offer advice and monitor the health and development of children and families. Messages can be left on 855981.

Macmillan Nurses
Our Macmillan nurses are based at the South Hams Hospital (852349). They are specialist nurses who deal with the care and symptom control of terminally ill patients.