MB ChB (Liverpool 1993) D. (OBST) RCOG 1995 Joined the surgery in 1997.

MB ChB (Liverpool 1995) Joined the surgery in 2004.

MB ChB (Manchester 2000) DRCOG 2004 MRCGP 2004 Joined the surgery in 2008.

Dr Nakhuda joined the Practice as a salaried GP back in June 2020 and at the start of 2021 became a partner.

Dr Ahmed started at the practice as a trainee registrar and once qualified has become a Salaried GP here at the practice in January 2022

Cheryl is our Practice Nurse who joined the practice in Sept 2021. 

Healthcare Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a HCA

A Healthcare Assistant is an important member of the practice team who works under the supervision of Practice Nurses and the GP's.

She carries out various clinic reviews including:

• New Patient Checks
• NHS Health Checks
• Aged 75 and over reviews
• Mental Health Annual Health Check Reviews
• Learning Disability Annual Health Check Reviews
• Demential Annual Health Check Reviews
• Blood pressure checks
• ECG tests

The reception team will assist you in making appointments to see your doctor, undertake repeat prescription requests and answer numerous questions and offer help and assistance at all times. The reception staff would appreciate patients being on time for their appointment. Please let them know if you need to cancel.

Jackie Office Manager - Jackie joined the practice in October 2019 she is friendly and approachable and goes the extra mile to help patients. 

Laura joined the practice in Aug 2021. Laura is friendly and approachable member of staff and will go the extra mile to help patients. 

Laura has worked in Bolton previous as a Medical Receptionist so is aware of how Bolton work and should settle in very well and become a valued member of the team.

Tom joined the practice in Aug 2021. Tom has worked in the NHS for a General Practice previously but not in Bolton. Tom is a polite, friendly and approachable member of the team and will try to go that extra mile to help patients and colleagues. 

Cheryl joined the practice in April 2022. Cheryl is friendly and approachable member of staff and will go the extra mile to help patients. 

Cheryl has worked in Bolton previous as a Medical Receptionist and should settle in very well and become a valued member of the team.

Social Prescribing Link Worker

Andrea is our social prescriber link worker.

It’s estimated that one in five of the people who go to see their doctor are troubled by things that can’t be cured by medical treatment, like the effects of poor housing, debt, stress and loneliness. Many people are overwhelmed and can’t reach out to make the connections that could make a difference to their situation. This is especially true for people who have long-term conditions, who need support with their mental health, who are lonely or isolated, or who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing.

And that’s where our social prescriber link worker comes in.  Jayne can help people to identify what matters to them, and work out how to connect with the activities that might make a difference, giving people a sense of belonging that comes from being part of a community group. This can help people to stay physically and mentally well for longer and manage the long-term conditions they might be living with.

For more information, please speak with one of our team.

Health Improvement Practitioner

Will works alongside our clinical team to support health prevention programmes.

His clinics are for the following patients:

*Patients at risk of developing diabetes.

*Patients at risk of developing a cardiovascular disease.

*Patients at risk of alcohol harm

*Patients aged 40-75 with no precluding cardiovascular disease - NHS Health Check

*Cholesterol Management

*Stop smoking support

*Weight Management

***Coming soon - supporting patients with newly diagnosed diabetes or patients with mild to moderate COPD - support with lifestyle advice to help manage their chronic diseases better***

1st Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practitioner

James is our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practitioner. He runs a clinic on a Friday all day.

He is the first point of contact for patients who may have the following:

**All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries – upper and lower limb

** Arthritis – any joint

**Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, tendon ruptures

**Spinal pain including neck and lower back pain

**Spinal pain including arm/leg symptoms – may also have neurological symptoms  e.g. pins and needles, numbness

**Post orthopaedic surgery

**Mobility changes

He will be able to:

*Assess MSK problems

*Give advice on self management

*Provide a simple exercise programme

*Refer to Physiotherapy if require further input

If you have MSK condition - i.e. low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, arm pain etc. you will be able to book an appointment with our MSK practitioner instead of seeing the doctor.

Please be aware that you will be asked what you are booking an appointment in when you ring the practice to arrange an appointment so that our Reception Team can book you in with the best person to manage your symptoms/problems.  We appreciate you co-operation so we can help you.

Paramedic

We now have a Paramedic at our practice.

David, works with all 7 practices of our Primary Care Network.  They run half clinics at our practice:

• Monday afternoons (David)
• Friday all day (David)

David has been employed to supports the doctors, seeing patients and visiting. He is able to assess your problem, examine you, organize any tests that may be required and decide, with you, a course of treatment.

Mental Health Practitioner 

Our Mental Health Practitioner is Ian Hadlow.  He is a registered Nurse and  Specialist Practitioner in Mental Health.  (Qualifications are Dip in Nursing, BSc(Hons) Community Mental Health, PgCert in Systemic Family Therapy.)

Ian joined our team in June 2021

Ian is an experienced qualified mental health specialist who is employed by the Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust and commissioned by the Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group.  He will be working as part of a neighbourhood of practices and will be running clinics for our patients at our surgery.

*First point of contact at the practice if you have anxiety, depression, low mood.  You do not need to see the doctor first, Ian will have the better expertise to manage your symptoms.

*Second point of contact if you have seen a doctor and you or the doctor feels you require further advice or treatment.

Ian can provide brief interventions, spend more time exploring your symptoms/problems and provide specialist advice/ongoing referrals to the Primary Care Psychological Therapy Service (where required)/safety and management plans. Please note Ian can only see over 18yrs.

They will also provide support to our team of doctors and nurses.

Please be aware that you will be asked what you are booking an appointment in when you ring the practice to arrange an appointment so that our Reception Team can book you in with the best person to manage your symptoms/problems.  We appreciate you co-operation so we can help you.