WHAT ARE THEY?
They are a vital part of the practice team, they work closely with the Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Doctors in the practice by performing the following tasks:-
| Taking blood | ECGs |
| Blood Pressure Monitoring | Spirometry (Lung Function Test) |
| Smoking Cessation | Dietary Advice |
| Flu & Pneumonia Jabs | |
We have two Health Care Assistants
Mrs. Joanne Baker, works Monday to Friday with appointments from 8.40 until the afternoon and is based at Cantilupe Surgery.
Mrs. Di Roberts is based at Hampton Dene Surgery and works from 8.50am until 11am Monday to Friday
We do ask that you seek a GP or Nurse Practitioner advice before asking her to take blood, perform an ECG or spirometry, feel free to refer yourself for dietary or smoking cessation advice, or to have your blood pressure checked.