Partners
Salaried GPs
GP Registrars
Dr Mariam Hafeez
GP Registrar
Dr Nina Zhang
GP Registrar
Dr Phil Smith
GP Registrar
Nursing Team
Our Practice Nurses are available by appointment Monday to Friday. They can advise on travel and child immunisations, diet, smoking cessation, alcohol control and carry out general health checks and smears. They see patients with asthma, COPD, diabetes and well woman checks (for patients on contraception), HRT, general health checks, smears and IUD checks. They also monitor hypertension (high blood pressure) and lipids (cholesterol)
Healthcare Team
Our health care assistants are trained to carry out new patient health checks, over 75 health checks and also free health and cholesterol checks. They assist GPs in their minor surgery clinics and perform basic checks to assist the practice nurses. They also monitor patients who have been diagnosed and are on treatment for hypertension and give advice on smoking cessation.
Jill Bindloss
Healthcare Assistant
Sandra Regan
Healthcare Assistant
GP Assistants
This is a dual role in which handles appointments, tests, immunisations and help to free up the GP’s time. GP Assistants also assist with urgent tasks and administrative work, improving the patient experience.
Linda Gibson
GP Assistant
Taylor Pugh
GP Assistant
Dietitians
Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals who play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating dietary and nutritional issues. Information on our dietitians can be found here: Trafford West PCN – Dietitians.
When might you consult a dietitian?
Medical Conditions: If you’ve been diagnosed with medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease.
Nutritional Requirements: For specialized nutritional needs, such as oral, enteral, or parenteral nutrition.
Weight Management: Whether you want to lose weight safely or need to gain weight due to illness.
Athletic Performance: If you aim to improve athletic performance or overall fitness.
Breastfeeding and Weaning: For advice on these topics.
Allergies or Intolerances: If you suspect an allergy or intolerance to certain foods.
Eating Disorders: If you need guidance in this area.
First Contact Physiotherapists
First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are specialized physiotherapists with enhanced skills. They are typically based in GP surgeries and play a crucial role in managing musculoskeletal issues.
How can FCP’s assist you?
Expert Advice: FCPs provide expert advice on how best to manage musculoskeletal conditions. Whether it’s back pain, arthritis, or muscle problems, they guide patients on effective strategies for self-care and recovery.
Referrals: If necessary, FCPs refer patients to specialist services. For instance, if a patient requires further tests or specialized treatment, the FCP ensures a streamlined pathway of care.
By making it easier for patients to access physiotherapists directly, FCPs contribute to quicker diagnosis, effective treatment, and a faster return to normal life. They also help manage GP workloads and reduce the need for onward referrals. In England, the goal is for all adults to have direct access to musculoskeletal FCPs at their local GP practice by 2024, without needing a GP referral.
Further information on First Contact Physiotherapists can be found here: Trafford West PCN – First Contact Physiotherapists
CYP Social Prescriber
Practice Team
Ian Hutchinson
Practice Manager
Wendy McDonagh
Patient Services Manager
Wendy takes care of the day-to-day running of this busy GP surgery and will be only too happy to answer any questions you may have. She is available to listen to you if you have any comments or complaints about the service we provide and welcomes any suggestions you may have on how to improve the service.
Elizabeth Coyle
Clinical Administrator
Elizabeth takes care of all the clinical administration tasks required to keep a busy GP surgery running smoothly. She is available at most times of the day if you have any questions regarding services offered at Davyhulme Medical Centre.
Receptionists
Our reception team provides an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They handle prescription and appointment enquiries and are happy to provide information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query.
Attached Staff
Community Midwives
Community Midwives work with the doctors to provide care for mothers before and after delivery and care of the baby for the first fortnight of life. Clinics are held on a Thursday morning each week here at the surgery. Telephone: 0161 746 2858 (24-hour number).
District Nurses
District Nurses provide nursing treatment to the housebound and patients recently discharged from hospital. They also run sessions at Woodsend Clinic daily between 2pm and 3pm, Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays). They can help with minor injuries, dressings, injections and removal of stitches. These sessions are by appointment only and can be booked by ringing 0300 323 0303.
Health Visitors
Health Visitors visit all families with children under five years of age. They provide information, health promotion, advice and support to all age groups. Telephone: 0161 748 2820.
Macmillan Nurses
Macmillan Nurses visit and cares for patients living with cancer in their homes and gives advice and support to their families. Telephone: 0161 746 2080.
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Community Psychiatric Nurses help with mental health problems. Telephone: 0161 358 1390.
Social Services
Social Services help with all kinds of social problems. Telephone: 0161 912 519. Fax: 0161 912 5127/5128. Minicom: 0161 912 5129.
Child Protection
Child Protection provide services on all welfare matters regarding children. Telephone: 0161 912 5124 /5125. Email: IAT@Trafford.gov.uk.