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NursesCommunity Matron and Lead Nurse
 Sara Land The community matron post was established in April 2006 and is a role which has been introduced by the Government to recognise and help those patients with long-term illnesses. Sara is the named nurse for a number of patients and their carers who have more than one long-term illness. The aim is to help these patients manage their conditions more effectively and prevent regular admissions to Hospital. Sara is also the Nursing Team Leader for the surgery and, as a trained Minor Illness Specialist runs regular Minor Illness surgeries in the morning as well as the Teenage Health Clinic on a Monday afternoon from 4-6pm. She will also visit patients when returning home following a heart attack. Sara trained at the Middlesex Hospital in London, qualifying in 1982. She is SRN RM RHV, a Minor Illness Specialist and Family Planning Trained The Practice Nurses Sister Melanie Jennings SRN Nurse Catherine Wallwork One of our Practice Nurses is available by appointment every morning and most afternoons. They are able to give advice on smoking, diet, exercise and immunisation, in addition to screening for raised blood pressure, contraceptive advice and reviews, well woman/well man reviews, wound care, ear irrigation and many other aspects. Women are offered cervical smear tests and instruction in breast self-examination. For immunisation and general travel advice, please make an appointment at least six weeks before intended travel. Sister Jennings who holds a Diploma in Asthma and Diabetes runs the Asthma and Diabetes Clinic in conjunction with the Doctors along with COPD reviews. Health Care Assistants Ginny Knight Claire Perusset Ginny and Claire support the GP's and Nurses in routine clinical work including taking bloods, blood pressure and doing routine health checks. Claire also supports our Health Visitor Morag Franshaw in running her clinics and liaison with Patients District Nurses Sister Judith Peet Staff Nurse Carole Gregory Staff Nurse Alison Parker Health Care Assistant Elaine Gunter Our District Nurses visit to carry out dressings, removal of stitches, administer injections, carry out blood tests and annual reviews for chronic diseases such as Diabetes and CHD. They are proficient in leg care and can offer advice and carry out tests to ascertain the extent and treatment for leg problems. They liaise closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to maintain the most up to date care and continuity. They provide care for acutely and chronically ill patients and play a key role for those who have terminal illness. They can also help with continence promotion. Health Visitor Morag Franshaw Morag is qualified to offer advice on the health related problems of all age groups. She specialises in children under five, giving advice on feeding, development, vaccinations and behavioural management. She is also responsible for many public health related issues.
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