Shirley Medical Centre

334/370 Wickham Road

Area covered

About a 1 mile radius from Shirley Medical Centre

BUS ROUTES – 194, 119, 494, 198 & 367

The surgery doors for patients open daily ONLY FROM 8.30-18:30

Consultations are held at the following times:

*These represent our extended hours service

Urgent cases who have been given an emergency appointment will be seen but you have to wait. If you are unable to keep an appointment let us know so we can offer it to another patient.

Home Visits

If you are unable to visit the surgery please telephone between 9.30 am-10.30am with full details. Please do not ask for a doctors visit unless really necessary. If you can come to surgery you will be seen early. This may be quicker than a visit.

OUT OF HOUR EMERGENCIES

If you need a doctor after normal surgery hours please telephone the surgery. Your call will then be connected to out of hour doctor on call service who will be able to give advice or visit if necessary. Out of hours are between 6.30 pm to 8 am Monday to Friday and all week end.

In case of emergency or serious injury go straight to accident and emergency department of your nearest hospital.

If An Ambulance Is Needed Dial 999.

Repeat Prescription

Ideally these should be requested 48-72 hours in advance. The prescription will be ready for you to collect the following day or you can send a stamped address envelope which will be posted back to you or counterfoil or fax. Please tick items for repeat on your counter foil.

Prescriptions are not taken over the telephone

Test Results & Telephone Calls

 If you want to speak to a doctor the best time is between 10.30 am- 11.00 am. If you want to know about test results ring between 11 am- 12.00 pm and speak to receptionist.

Disable Patients 

There is parking available there is easy access for patients on wheelchairs and specially adapted WC 

Confidentiality 

All staff abides by our code of confidentiality .We respect your right to privacy and keeps all your health information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and treatment so those treating you can give you best possible and care. This information may be used for management and audit purposes, this usually only available to, and used by those involved in your care. You have the right to know what information we hold about you. If you would like to see your records, please contact the surgery or Admin staff .

Community Midwife

Provide care and advice during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Shrublands Clinic: 020 8 777 8239

Mayday antenatal Clinic: 020 8 401 4389

SPECIAL CLINICS 

In addition we hold the following Health

Promotion Clinics by appointment.

HEART DISEASE PREVENTION 

HYPERTENSION

ASTHMA

DIABETES

DIET

 WELL WOMEN/WELL MAN

 TRAVEL CLINIC

FAMILY PLANNING 

CERVICAL CYTOLOGY

BABY CLINIC

PHLEBOTOMY

PRIVATE CHIROPODY CLINIC

Feet First

For appointments and further details please call 0208-777-0303

THE

SHIRLEY MEDICAL

CENTRE

334/370 WICKHAM ROAD SHIRLEY CROYDON CRO 8BH SURREY

INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

If you live within our practice area and would like to register with the Practice, please complete one of our registration forms, available from reception. The receptionist will explain the registration process. A copy of our practice leaflet and accompanying information will be provided and you will be offered an appointment to meet your new doctor

H. P. ABBOT (M)

M.B.B.S; D.V.D.(L POOL) D.T.M.& H.(ENG) F.P.A.C.(LONDON)

Registered  May 1968 (London)

DR BOBBY ABBOT (M)

BSc; M.B.B.S. M.R.C.G.P. D.R.C.O.G

Registered June 1996 (London)

DR AMIT ABBOT 

 BSC,MBBS,D.R.C.O.G

TELEPHONE: 020 8777 2066   /  0208 777 1876

OUTSIDE SURGERY HOURS

(URGENT CALLS 999/111)

www.shirleymedicalcentre.nhs.uk

When We Are Closed

If you need a doctor outside of normal surgery hours please telephone your usual surgery number and your call will be connected to the doctor on-call service. They will be able to give advice or visit if necessary.

Out-of-hours covers 18:30 to 08:00 Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and bank holidays.

Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

NHS 111 is a new service that's being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services. You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time.

NHS 111 is now available in the following areas:

• County Durham and Darlington , Great Yarmouth and Waveney
• Lancashire (excluding West Lancashire) , Lincolnshire
• London Boroughs of Croydon, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster
• Luton
• North Derbyshire and Nottingham City
• the Isle of Wight

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.