Sometimes, it’s difficult to know whom you ought to see – for example, our health care assistant is the best person to see for blood tests, blood pressure recordings. Our GPs don’t give routine injections – this is the work of our Practice Nurses. We also have additional staff provided by our Primary Care Network who might be able to help you more quickly, than a wait to see a GP.
Who does what at Roseland Surgeries?
GPs
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Earache, pain, discharge
- Emergency Contraception
- Hospital referrals (NHS or Private)
- Issue and sign acute prescriptions
- Issue and sign repeat prescriptions
- Mental Health Reviews
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Orthopaedic conditions
- Prostate problems
- Referrals for x-rays and ultrasounds
- Ring pessaries and Intrauterine devices
- Sick notes (needed after 7 days of illness)
- Skin problems
- Sudden weight loss
- Testicular or breast lumps
- Unresolved coughs and colds
- Vaginal infections or discharge
Practice Nurse
- Childhood immunisations
- Chronic Disease clinics (diabetes, asthma, etc.)
- Ears – checking for wax
- ECGs
- Family planning – annual checks
- Hormone injections
- New patient health checks
- Taking blood pressure
- Taking blood samples
- Travel advice and vaccinations
- Vaccinations – Flu
- Vaccinations – Shingles and pneumonia
- Wound dressings
Health Care Assistant
- ECGs
- New patient health checks
- Taking blood pressure
- Taking blood samples
- Vaccinations – Flu
- Wound dressings
Pharmacist
- Medication queries
- Medication reviews
Physiotherapist
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Orthopaedic conditions
Social Prescriber
- Befriending
- Dealing with social isolation
- Food vouchers
- Help to access carers
- Help with benefits
- Help with housing problems
Mental Health Worker
- Anxiety and depression
- Post traumatic stress disorder
- Bereavement and grief
If you’re not sure, just let the receptionist have a brief outline of your problem, and he/she will direct you appropriately.
If you’d like to find out more about the individuals in our practice team, please visit our meet the team page.
