Additional Staff

District Nurses
Sister Karen Simpson heads our district nurse team of Marie, Jane, Trish, Yvonne and Carol who operate from their base in Paignton.

Midwives - Paula Shand
Paula is a member of the local Singer team of Midwives and holds clinics at the surgery Monday afternoons.

Health Visitors
The continuing good health of the family and the normal development of the child forms a major part of the work of the practice, and our health visitors Chris Timmon and Ann Butts are an integral part of the team.

Health visitors are qualified nurses with special training and experience in child health, health promotion and education and can offer practical support and advice in a host of diverse situations. They hold a well baby clinic on Tuesday morning 09.30 - 11.30, the purpose of which is to answer your questions and give support and advice. Our Health Visitors can be contacted at the surgery or leave a message on their dedicated telephone number of 01803 665476.

Carer Support Worker - Sally Corbishley
Sally is at the surgery on Tuesdays between 08:30 and 16:00 to give support to our Carers and help them in whatever way she can. If you are a carer, no matter what age and you have yet to meet her, please ring her (Tuesday or leave message) on the surgery number to make an appointment.

Have you heard about the Carers Emergency Card? It is FREE if you join the Torbay Carers Register. The Emergency Response Card is designed to give carers peace of mind and access to round the clock assistance, if they were taken ill or had another emergency that prevented them from returning home to the person they look after. Over 500 carers have joined since the scheme started earlier this year. For more information contact Patricia Darke at the surgery or ring the Carer’s Register on 01803 522228

Osteopathy - Graeme Pollard
Graeme holds a clinic alternate Fridays 12.00 - 14.00 providing a complementary service and referred patients pay substantially reduced rates.

Primary Mental Health Team
Graham Carr (Tuesday mornings) and Anita Gorst (Thursday afternoons) are the two members of the Torbay Team assigned to our surgery.

Massage Therapist
Jo Harris, a welcome addition to our complementary therapy services, provides massage therapy sessions once or twice a week.