The following health professionals work closely with the practice in specialised areas. They are not based at the surgery, but you can contact them directly.
The Community Midwife
The Community Midwife provides help and advice for all pregnant ladies in the practice, and care during labour at Paulton Hospital, and after the birth.
The Health Visitors
They work to promote health within the community in all age groups. In particular they visit families with children under 5 years, and work with the doctors to check for their healthy growth and development, and other health needs for the population over 5 years.
Somer Valley HV Team
Paulton Hospital HV Office, Paulton Hospital, Salisbury Road, Paulton, BS39 7SB
Tel: 01761 408358
Email: BATHNES.Somervalleyteam@hcrgcaregroup.com
or: vcl.bathnessomervalleyhvteam@nhs.net
Team Lead: Miranda Thrift
07815 007010
Miranda.Thrift@hcrgcaregroup.com
District Nurses
They work to promote health among housebound patients within the community. Patients are usually referred to the District Nursing team by a GP or other healthcare professional.
If you wish to contact the District Nurses please contact the surgery and leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as they can.
