Downs Way Medical Practice

Useful Resources

BBC Health News

Aspirin 'safe' for brain-bleed strokes22 May 2019 11:12Patients can take aspirin without raising their risk of another stroke, a study suggests.
I lost my arms and legs - stop it happening to others22 May 2019 01:06Sepsis survivor Tom Ray wants better awareness and faster diagnosis of the potentially deadly disease.
'Broken' care system for most vulnerable21 May 2019 02:19Patients with mental health problems, autism and learning disabilities are being let down, a report says.
Don't be complacent over laughing gas risks, say nurses21 May 2019 02:13Nurses are warning drug use can cause breathing and heart problems - and sometimes death.
Heart scan 'could pick up signs of sudden death risk'20 May 2019 21:20Researchers used detailed images of the heart to look for signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Decriminalise prostitution, say nurses21 May 2019 07:54Nurses are worried sex workers are risking their health and safety because of the laws around prostitution.

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.