Dr Robert Lewis (male)
| Qualifications |
BM (1992) DRCOG MRCGP |
| Trained at |
Southampton University Medical College |
| Joined Practice |
1998 |
| Other Appointments |
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| Roles |
Senior Partner - Practice Caldicott Guardian |
| Family |
Married, 2 sons |
| Leisure Interests |
Archery and Cycling |
Dr Angela Tweedie (female)
| Qualifications |
MA MB BChir MRCP DFFP MRCGP |
| Trained at |
Cambridge University Kings College |
| Joined Practice |
June 2014 |
| Other Appointments |
School Doctor - St Anthony's Leweston School |
| Roles |
Partner - Practice Safeguarding Lead & Learning Disabilities Lead |
Dr Dominic Parsons (male)
| Qualifications |
MRCGP MRCP(UK) MB ChB |
| Trained at |
University of Manchester |
| Joined Practice |
2020 |
| Roles |
Partner |
| Family |
Four children |
| Leisure Interests |
Professional standard singer – Grade 8 Distinction – Sport very keen supporter of most sports especially Bath & England rugby, Somerset & English cricket and Arsenal football. |
Dr Christopher Minton (male)
| Qualifications |
MBChB 2001, MRCGP 2005, PGDipSEM 2010 Bath University, West Midlands Trainers Course 2011, DFFP 2004, Advanced Trauma and Medical Management in Football FA 2018, Faculty of pre-hospital care sports events and crowd doctor course 2015 |
| Trained at |
University of Birmingham |
| Joined Practice |
2020 |
| Roles |
Partner, PCN Clinical Director, Practice CQC Lead |
| Family |
Three Children |
| Leisure Interests |
Keen runner, I enjoy off road running and have done several marathons |
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Spencer - RCN ALNP, independent Prescribing Advanced Nurse Practitioner with experience in secondary care and primary care. Worked in primary care for twelve years of which five have been at an advanced level. I began my nursing career in Accident and Emergency and have worked in England and Australia
Sharon Smith - BSC Hons. Degree - Nurse Practitioner and Autonomous Practice Award
Managing Partner
Philippa Cannings is responsible for the day-to-day running and general management of the practice. Telephone contact number 01935 812633.
Practice Nurses
Our practice nurses hold surgeries each morning and afternoon Monday to Friday. They can treat or advise on:
Dressings, injections, blood tests, blood pressure checks, weight checks, travel advice and vaccinations.
They can also carry out chronic disease management and full health promotion screening. Please make an appointment at the surgery or by phone.
District Nurses
Our district nurses work closely with the doctors at the Apples and are able to provide treatment at home. The nurses can advise about care and convalescence after discharge from hospital. They can also advise on general health care and give help, information and support to carers. Messages for the district nurses can be left at reception or by telephoning their office at the Yeatman Hospital on number 01935 813991 and asking for the District Nurses.
Health Visiting Team
Located at the Yeatman Hospital.
Midwife
Antenatal clinics are held on every Tuesday mornings
The midwife cares for all expectant mothers, both before and after the birth of their babies. In some cases she may be involved with the births in Yeovil Maternity and at home as part of Oak Tree team.
Call the office on 01935 384808 and ask for a booking appointment.
Physiotherapist/Triage -
Held at the Yeatman Hospital
Community Mental Health Team
The team members work closely with us to care for patients with psychiatric problems, enabling them to live in the community. They also help with the treatment of various problems such as depression, anxiety, stress-related illnesses, confusion and memory difficulties, and bereavement. They can also give support and advice to carers and family members. The team can be contacted on their own telephone number 01935 813991.
Cancer Care Nurse
The Cancer Care nurse works alongside the doctors and nurses to give advice, support and care to patients living with cancer. This help is offered either when cancer is diagnosed or at any time during the illness and extends to the whole family, if needed. The nurse helps the patient, their carers and any family to achieve the best quality of life. The nurse can be contacted via the Yeatman Hospital (01935 813991) or a message can be left for her at the practice reception.
Clinical Pharmacists
We have two pharmacists who work between the three surgeries in the Sherborne area Primary Care Network. They can carry out medication reviews and answer medication queries.
Practice Nurses
- Trudy Silk - Lead Practice Nurse
- Sarah Sutcliffe - Practice Nurse
- Jo Ralph - Long Term Conditions Nurse
- Ruth King - Health Care and Community Health Care Assistant / Carers Lead
- Yazmin Topp - Health Care Assistant
- Carina Lundin – NHS Health Checks/Phlebotomy
- Tracey Watson – Nurse Admin
Receptionists
- Tracy King - Head Receptionist
- Tracey Watson
- Nikki O'Loughlin
- Laura Jones
Dispensary Staff
- Lily Charters - Dispensary Manager
- Sarah Kelly - Dispenser
- Liz Atyeo - Dispenser
- Claire Carter – Dispenser
Clinical Pharmacists
- Brian Charlton - Senior Clinical Pharmacist
- Lucy Powell - Clinical Pharmacist
- Sarah Roper - Clinical Pharmacist
- Kylie Godden – Pharmacy Technician
- Debbie Heals - Pharmacy Technician
- T Schwanethal - Pharmacy Tecnician
Medical Secretary
ICT Administrator/Workflow Administrator
- Michelle Reilly - Administration Lead
- Elaine Bird - Administrator
Care Coordinator
Midwife
Health Visitors
- Nicky Bouffler
- Hannah Winter