Southern Machars Practice

About us

Meet the team

What ANPs Do?

Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) are highly trained nurses who can assess and treat many common health problems. They work alongside GPs to help you get the right care quickly.

🩺 ANPs Can:

Assess symptoms and make a diagnosis
Prescribe medication
Order tests (like blood tests or X‑rays)
Treat many common illnesses and minor injuries
Refer you to a GP or specialist if needed

🤝 Why You May See an ANP

ANPs can manage many of the same conditions as GPs, helping you be seen sooner while still receiving safe, expert care.

Reception Team - How They Help

Our receptionists are trained healthcare administrators who help you get the right care as quickly and safely as possible. They:

Welcome patients and manage calls, appointments, and prescriptions
Direct you to the most appropriate clinician or service
Support the clinical team with essential administrative tasks

Why Receptionists Ask for Symptoms

Receptionists ask for a brief description of your issue so they can signpost you to the right person, such as a GP, nurse, pharmacist, mental health worker, or physiotherapist. This helps ensure you receive the most appropriate care without delay.

Your Information Is Confidential

Anything you tell a receptionist is treated with the same confidentiality as information shared with a GP. They are bound by NHS confidentiality rules and only ask questions needed to support your care.

Kim Crosbie
Kelda Sangster
Stephen Burchell
Suzanne Barrow
Audrey Bridgman
Eunice Murray
Amy Ker
Britney Hill-Sherwin
Sara Wilson

Dispensing Team

What do Dispensing Staff do?

Dispensing staff work in your GP practice to prepare and supply the medicines prescribed for you. They make sure your prescription is correct, safely labelled, and ready for collection. They can explain how and when to take your medicines, check for any issues, and help with repeat prescriptions. Their aim is to provide a safe, accurate, and friendly service so you can feel confident about taking your medication.

Practice Manager

What does a Practice Manager do?

A Practice Manager helps make sure your GP practice runs smoothly so you can get the care you need. They oversee the day to day running of the practice, support the staff team, and make sure appointments, systems, and services work well for patients. They also handle things like planning, finance, organising staff, and improving how the practice operates. Their aim is to create a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for everyone who uses the practice.

Allied Health Professionals

What do Health Visitors, Community Nurses, and Midwives do?

Health Visitors
Health Visitors support families with babies and young children. They offer advice on child development, feeding, sleep, and family wellbeing. They visit you at home or see you in clinics, helping you feel confident as your child grows. Their aim is to give every child the best possible start in life.

Community Nurses
Community Nurses (often known as District Nurses) provide nursing care for people at home or in the community. They can help with wound care, managing long term conditions, medication support, and care for people who are housebound. Their aim is to help you stay well and independent in your own home.

Midwives
Midwives care for you throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early days with your baby. They provide check ups, advice, and support to help you have a healthy pregnancy and positive birth experience. They also support you after your baby is born. Their aim is to care for you and your baby with warmth, safety, and respect.

Paramedics

What do Paramedics offering Unscheduled Care do?

Paramedics working in GP practices provide fast, skilled assessment and treatment for patients who need same day or urgent care. They can examine you, check your symptoms, carry out clinical assessments, and provide treatment or advice to help you feel better. They often see people with sudden illnesses, minor injuries, infections, breathing problems, or worsening long term conditions. Their aim is to offer quick, safe, and effective care, helping you get the right help at the right time.

Community Link Workers

What does a Community Link Worker do?

A Community Link Worker is part of your GP practice team and is here to support your overall wellbeing. They can help you with things that affect your health but aren’t always medical—such as stress, money worries, loneliness, housing issues, or support for carers. They take time to listen, understand what matters to you, and connect you with local groups, activities, and services that can help. Their aim is to give you practical, personalised support so you feel more confident, connected, and able to manage life’s challenges.