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Dr Whitworth qualified from Leeds University in 1992. She has been a GP since 1998, working in a large local practice until moving to New Longton Surgery in 2015. She took over as principal GP in April 2017 and is the CQC "registered manager".

Dr Whitworth lives locally and is enjoying the challenge of practicing medicine in a small but busy village surgery. She usually works Mondays and Tuesdays, though will often be seen at the practice due to her managerial responsibilities.

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Dr Grice graduated from The Royal Free Hospital in 1999. She has been a GP since 2005, joining the team at New Longton in the summer of 2017. She usually works Wednesdays and Fridays at the surgery.

She is happy to advise and fit/remove contraceptive coils and implants.

Dr Baier has worked at the surgery for several years now. She works usually on a Thursday.

We have one Practice nurse who works closely with the doctors and who is trained to do an extensive number of procedures and tests.  Monday and Friday are the days appointments may be booked with the nurse.  The nurse may work alongside the doctor, for example assisting in procedures, or work alone in screening clinics, asthma and diabetes clinics etc.  You may book directly with the nurse for such services as  immunisations, cervical smears, medical advice etc. 

Lindsey joined the team in October 2019 as Practice Nurse.  Appointments can be made with Lindsey for Chronic disease annual reviews, cervical screening, baby vaccinations and checks, some travel vaccinations.

The phlebotomist comes into surgery each Wednesday morning from 8.30am solely to take blood tests; no other procedures can be done at this time.

Karen joined the practice in 1991 and became manager in 2000. She is committed to making the patient's experience as all-encompassing as possible surrounded by a very experienced and caring practice team.

Our Practice Manager is willing to help you with any administrative or non-medical aspects of your health and treatment.  She is also available, by appointment, to discuss any suggestions, which may improve our service to you.

Vicki started work with us at the surgery in October 2018 in the role of "medicines co-ordinator".

She will be working with the doctors, local pharmacists and yourselves as patients to ensure our prescribing is safe and effective. 

Gerry is our senior receptionist. She has worked at the surgery since 1990 and is very experienced in her role.

Carole has been at the surgery since 2008 and enjoys working in our small friendly practice.

Emily commenced employment with the surgery in April 2018 having previously worked with NHS 111.

All the staff are here to try and help you and are pleased to do so.  Reception is your link with the rest of the practice.  You may be required to supply medical details in order for the team to work effectively, knowing at all times they are working under the instructions of the doctors.  All information supplied is treated in confidence and all the staff are bound by the same codes of conduct as the doctors and nurse.  The more information you are able give to reception the better the staff will be able to assist you.

Nicia became part of our team in July 2019, she had previously worked in GP practices in West Lancs.  Nicia is experienced and competent in her role, we are pleased to have her!

Her interests are her family but most of all her little jack Russell, Purdy.

Nicia became part of the administration team in July 2019, she worked in a GP practice previously so is very experienced in all area of primary care administration.

Nicia is the safeguarding champion for the practice.

Nicia joined the reception team in July 2019 having previous experience working in primary care.

Nicia is the Safeguarding Champion for the practice.

Telephone: 01772 644789

Your Health Visitor will be able to give advice especially regarding children; the Health Visitor is also in attendance at the Baby Clinic.