Welcome to East Bridgford Medical Centre Online

There are currently three doctors who work regularly at East Bridgford Medical Centre, two partners: Drs Scaffardi and Stewart, and one associated GP Dr Sunita Rana, who together with our staff, provide a comprehensive medical service for East Bridgford and surrounding villages.

We are pleased to announce that Dr Christopher Cope joined the practice on 3rd August 2011 as an associated GP.   

Our practice is a training practice for GP registrars. These doctors, who are fully qualified, are usually with us for four to twelve months at a time. Dr Antonia Ingrey and Dr Daniel Frimpong joined us on 3rd August 2011 for a period of twelve months.

NHS HEALTH CHECKS

The practice is two years into a national five year programme of Health Checks for patients aged between 40 and 74 which help to identify potential risks early.  By having this check and following the advice of our health professionals, you improve your chances of living a healthier life.  If you have a family history of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease you may be more at risk.  Over the next three years we will be sending written invitations to patients in this age range, whose records show an increased risk of any of these conditions, to come in for a Health Check.  Firstly we will ask you to have a blood test with our phlebotomist or healthcare assistant. The check itself will take about 20 minutes with our practice nurse, who will ask some simple questions, record your weight and height, age and sex, and take your blood pressure.    You will be taken through your results and told what they mean, and be given personalised advice on how to lower your risk and maintain a healthy life style.

For more information visit www.nhs.uk/nhshealthcheck

If you are outside the 40 – 74 age range and concerned about your health, you should make an appointment to see your GP.