Brook Street Surgery - The doctors, nurses and other staff at our practice

Brook Street Surgery
9 Brook Street
Holywood, BT18 9DA
Tel: 0844 477 3350

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Poison arrest nurse loses appeal

A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund'

Seven English NHS hospital trusts with debts caused, in part, by PFI repayments are to have access to a £1.5bn government bailout fund.

Record 'legal highs detected'

A record number of potentially dangerous new legal highs were found in Europe last year, say doctors.

Legionella Britons die in Spain

Three British men die and three more people remain in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, a tour company says.

Watermelon 'is salmonella source'

A salmonella outbreak linked to watermelon has affected 35 people, killing one, in the UK since December, health experts have revealed.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Doctors

Nursing Staff

Practice Team

Healthcare Team

Doctors

Dr John McGimpsey (m)
MB BCh BSc (Manchester1976)
Special Interests - Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Respiratory Medicine

Dr Joanna McCreery (f)
MB BCh DRCOG MRCGP DCH (QUB 1984)
Special Interests - Diabetes, Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology

Dr Simon Goldring (m)
Male MB BCh BAO MRCP MRCGP (QUB 1994)
Special Interests - Paediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Rheumatology, Joint Injections

Dr Sara Graham (f)
MB BCh DRCOG MRCGP DFFP (QUB 1989)
Special interests - General Medicine, Dermatology, Allergies, Gynaecology, Family Planning

Dr Malcolm Leitch (m)
MB ChB DRCOG MRCGP (Glasgow 1997)
Special interests - Men's Health, Cardiology, Paediatrics

Nurses

Shirley Palmer
RGN

Heather White
RGN

The practice nurses aim to provide you with an efficient, quality service in a caring and helpful manner. Their comprehensive service includes dealing with wounds and dressings, blood and urine tests, injections, ear syringing, suture removal, advice on minor ailments, travel and childhood immunisation, as well as aspects of health promotion.

The nurses are available by appointment Monday to Friday 8.40am - 12.30pm and 2.00 - 5.30pm . Should you wish to attend or need advice on any of the above services, please contact reception.

Practice Management

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PARTNER

Elizabeth Carson, our Business Management Partner, is responsible for the business and financial aspects of the practice.

PRACTICE MANAGER

The Practice Manager, is responsible for the day to day management and administration of the practice and all non-clinical aspects of your healthcare. If you have any queries, comments or suggestions about the services offered by the practice, the manager will be happy to discuss these with you.

Administration

The reception/administrative staff assist in the efficient day-to-day running of the practice and support the services we provide. When you telephone the surgery the receptionists may ask you for a few details. They have been trained to make these enquiries so that we can help you in the most appropriate way.

It is a practice and a legal requirement that confidentiality of patients' records is maintained at the highest level by all staff. Reception staff are here to help you but their job is very demanding and they are often very busy so please be patient.

Community Midwives

The midwife can help you with all aspects of care during your pregnancy and in the first 10 days following your baby's delivery, or longer if required. The midwife can be seen by appointment at the antenatal clinic held at the practice on Wednesdays or can be contacted through your doctor or directly by telephone - (028) 9042 6881.

Community Nurses

The district nursing team provide skilled nursing care in the patient's own home and advise carers. They assess needs, give information and counselling and carry out appropriate nursing care. The district nurses can be contacted through your doctor or directly by telephone - (028) 9042 6881.

Health Visitors

The health visitor is qualified in nursing and midwifery and has also been specially trained to give health advice on matters relating to family and child health. She assesses children's development and also undertakes health promotion within the practice. The health visitor is available at the weekly baby clinic at the practice or can be contacted through your doctor or directly by telephone - (028) 9042 6881.

Attached Staff

Arrangements can also be made through the practice to contact the following members of the Primary Care Team:

Social Worker, Community Physiotherapist, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist,
Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Chiropodist, Dietitian.

Please ask at reception for details.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online contact NHS Direct