PRIORSLEGH MEDICAL CENTRE

Civic Centre, (Off) Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1GP Tel: 01625 872299 Fax: 01625 859948

COMMUNITY NURSES

Community nurses are not employed by the Practice, but are based in the surgery and work in close co-operation with the doctors and practice staff as part of our Primary Healthcare Team. The nurses include:

District Nurses

The District Nursing team provides professional nursing care for the local population by comprehensive health needs assessment of the individual, their circumstances, and identification of nursing needs.  This is achieved by working closely with General Practitioners, and other health professionals as part of the Primary Health Care Team.

Health Visitors

The Health Visiting team provides professional advice, support and education on health related issues for all the family, but particularly for parents and carers of babies and young children, performing developmental assessments. The team works closely with General Practitioners and other health professionals as members of the Primary Health Care Team. 

Community Midwives

The community midwives share responsibility for antenatal care with the Practice GPs, and where appropriate with the hospital. They arrange antenatal and preparation for parenthood classes, and are happy to offer advice and help with any aspects of pregnancy.