We have a number of practitioners and other staff who work from our Practice periodically as follows:
Living Well Coach: Alison Wilson is here to support patients: not currently with other services for mental health and addictions and who do not have ongoing mental health needs (e.g. Personality Disorder or Psychosis). Patients who may have a range of Long Term physical health Conditions (cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, cancer, frailty), have multi-comorbidities or have had a recent change in life circumstances and this will encompass all ages of adult patients (over 18) and both those in and out of work. Patients may be referred to this service by one of our clinical team or if you would like a referral please discuss this with one of the team. Attached is the criteria for referral.
Community Midwives:- Margaret Willocks RN, SRM. The midwives run our pre-natal clinics which are held at Appleby Health Centre. If you would like to get in touch with a midwife please call Tel: 01768 353719 and leave a message, if they are unavailable you will be called back as soon as possible.
Breastfeeding Workshop at Penrith Birth Centre – held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 09:30 – 11:30. There is no need to book, please just turn up.
Health Visitor Baby Clinic – Temple Sowerby Surgery – by appointment only : If you would like a private appointment, please phone 01768 354964.