Downs Way Medical Practice

Useful Resources

BBC Health News

Music 'calms nerves before surgery' as well as sedative19 Jul 2019 00:36The "world's most relaxing song" could be just as good at calming patients' nerves, a study suggests.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency17 Jul 2019 21:05The rare declaration comes after Ebola killed more than 1,600 people in DR Congo.
Parents of sick and premature babies should get more leave - PM18 Jul 2019 22:30Theresa May says "it's not fair" parents have to return to work before their baby leaves hospital.
Skin cancer risk 'not just from holiday sun'18 Jul 2019 00:30Cancer Research warns people in the UK to protect their skin at home and not only when they are away.
Child mental health unit referrals 'up nearly 50%'18 Jul 2019 06:00The figures, which are across the UK, are 'deeply worrying', say the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Children with gender identity issues 'need help from all sides'17 Jul 2019 18:30Referrals to NHS gender identity clinics have more than tripled in the past five years.

Telephone Advice

Patients are able to speak to GPs and nursing staff during the working day. Please be aware, that due to the constraints of surgery time, normally a message will be taken by the receptionist and passed to the relevant medical professional who will return your call within 48 hours.