MB BS, MRCGP, DFFP, DRCOG 1989 St Georges

BM MRCGP 2000 Southampton

MB ChB BSc (Hons) MRCGP 1996 Glasgow

MBChB DRCOG MRCGP DTMH 1998 Dundee

MB BS MRCGP DFFP LoIUT 1992 Kings College

MB ChB Glasgow 1996, MRGCP

BSc (hons) MBBS, Dip GUM, MRCGP

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Julie Lord is the practice lead nurse who is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP). Julie is an experienced, registered nurse who has undergone extra training and qualifications at an advanced level to enable her to see and treat a wide range of patients.

Julie works closely with the GPs and can: Fully assess patients, Make diagnoses, Prescribe medicines and treatment, Plan follow-up treatment and reviews, Refer patients for tests and investigations and Refer patients to specialists if needed. 

Julie can see anyone that a GP would normally see but she does not see children under the age of three, pregnant women, and patients with severe mental health problems. 

If Julie is unable to meet your healthcare needs, she will always ensure that you are seen by your GP.

RN, Practice Nurse

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes and carry out cervical smears.

Assistant Practitioner

Our practice manager ensures that the Practice runs smoothly. If you have any queries, feedback or complaints to make you can speak to Michelle at the surgery or telephone her on 01273 685588.

IT Support

Our receptionists have all have been trained within the surgery in reception work and most are very experienced. Anything you tell the receptionist will be treated in absolute confidence. A brief explanation of your problem may enable them to suggest the best person to help you, or offer the most suitable appointment. If you have any comment or criticisms to make about reception, please direct them to the practice manager.

In addition to secretarial duties our secretaries arrange hospital appointments and liaise between your doctor and the hospital consultants.

The Community Midwives are based at:
Tarner Centre
Ivory Place
Brighton BN2 9QE
Tel: 296700

The District Nurses are based at:
Brighton General Hospital
Tel 696011

A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.

The Health Visitors are based at:
Tarner Children's Centre,
Ivory Place, BN2 9QE.
Tel 296700

This service is provided by the Community Mental Health Team at Brighton General Hospital