HOLIDAY MAKERS
Holiday makers may use the Highcliffe Medical Centre provided they are registered with a National Health Practice elsewhere in the UK.

If you need to see a Doctor, please ask at the reception desk for a visitors registration form, which should be completed and handed in before seeing a Doctor.

Emergencies such as broken bones, bad cuts, having been knocked out or severely unwell

YOU SHOULD GO IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY UNIT

Lymington 01590 677011
Poole 01202 665511

For medical advice 24 hours
Telephone: 08 45 46 47

The Doctors, Nurses and Administration Staff would like to welcome you to the Practice web site where you will find a wealth of information about both the Highcliffe Medical Centre and the Mudeford Surgery.

Our aim is to provide a friendly service of the highest quality. We are a group of six doctors in partnership, plus two assistants. You may choose to see any of the doctors in the Practice.
The service provided is carefully planned to meet the special needs of the community and we welcome constructive suggestions on how it may be improved.

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PRACTICE MANAGER
Pam Jones
The practice is run by Pam, with whom you should discuss any matters, which are of concern to you. 

Dr. John Pillinger

Dr. Reginald Odbert

Dr. Stephen Collins

Dr. Naveed Sami

Dr Anne Lloyd-Thomas

Dr Lucy Godwin

Dr Zelda Cheng

TESTICULAR CANCER

As part of the current MALE CANCER AWARENESS campaign the doctors are reminding our male patients to check themselves regularly. This is usually best done whilst taking a shower or bath as the warmth will cause the testicles to drop and be easier to check.

Testicular cancer is rare but is the most common cancer for males from 15 to 45 years of age. Unfortunately, it is on the increase but when detected and treated at an early stage there is a good chance there will be no further problems. 
Please click here for more information.

Or visit the Cancer Help web site.

Dr Eustasia Critchley retired at Christmas 2007 and is greatly missed by both staff and patients.

The Practice established a Patient Participation Group in 1993. A productive and informed relationship has developed between those who work in the centre and the patients whom they serve.
The Patient Participation Group Mission Statement is: 'to provide two way communication between staff and patients of Highcliffe Medical Centre and to support the Practice in continuing to improve the services to Patients.'    Chairman: Alan Brown Present members are: 
Sue Cardus
Fred Carr
Susan Caswell
Marie Elliker
Jan Hartley
Heidi Leavesley
Val Robinson
Brian Smith
Nick Cheal

How does the Highcliffe Medical Centre compare with the National performance according to the department of Health's first year measurement of the Quality and Outcomes Framework?

The department of health estimated that the average practice would achieve 750 points in 2004/ 2005 and results were published by the DoH on 31st Aug 2005. http://www.dh.gov.uk

These results show that general practices in the UK far exceeded the DoH expectations; the average practice achieved 959 points (91% of maximum). Practices in Wessex have demonstrated what many already knew and that the quality of general practice is high and significantly above the national average.

EDUCATION

Highcliffe Medical Centre has always welcomed the opportunity to teach and train doctors, nurses and students because this ensures that we all continue to question our daily practice and endeavour to keep up to date.

Therefore, everyone benefits from the involvement in their continuing medical education. Some of the trainees consultations will be recorded for subsequent assessment. 

Employees Statement of Sickness Form Absences from work of seven days or less due to illness, do not need a certificate from the doctor.
A self-certification form (SC2) is available from reception or download a copy by clicking on link below.
If your employer requires evidence of sickness for periods of less then seven days, your doctor can provide a private certificate, for which a fee will be charged.

With a little help you could give up smoking altogether. This web site provides all the extra support needed.

Thank you for visiting the Highcliffe Medical Centre web site, which we hope you find both interesting and informative. 

Your feedback is welcomed and if you have any comments please contact either the webmaster or the Practice Manager, Pam Y Jones.

Highcliffe Medical Centre & Mudeford Surgery Web Site This web site is mainly for benefit of patients registered or anticipating registering at the Highcliffe Medical Centre and the Mudeford Surgery, it has been financed entirely by sponsorship. The Practice has received no NHS or public funding to provide this service.