FLU VACCINATIONS

The surgery now has only very limited stocks of flu vaccine remaining.  If you are over 65, or in an at risk group, call now to book your appointment.

OTHER INFORMATION

For minor injuries please attend the Minor Injuries Unit at Camborne/ Redruth Hospital or to see a doctor without an appointment please attend the walk in centre at Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth.

NHS Direct 0845 4647

or in case of an emergency 999

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Out of Hours
The Primary Care Trust has contracted with Kernow Urgent Care Services. (formerly KernowDoc) to provide you with urgent medical treatment after the surgery closes during the night, weekends and holidays. If you require this service telephone this number: 0870 242 1242

Appointments
The practice strives to meet the needs of all patients. All consultations are by appointment. We offer a mix of appointments, some bookable two weeks in advance, some available 48 hours and 24 hours in advance and we also have appointments available on the day.

We also offer an Extended Hours Service especially for patients who are unable to attend during our normal surgery opening times.  Appointments are available from 18.30 pm until 19.45 pm on  Tuesdays, at Praze or a Wednesdays or Thursdays, at Connor Downs, depending on which Doctor is on duty that week.  All evening appointments must be booked in advance by telephone or in person during our normal opening hours..

Home Visits
Where possible please try to come to the surgery. If you know you are going to need a visit please telephone in the morning. You will be asked to give a short explanation of the problem so that the doctor can be notified and decide how urgent your request is.

Welcome to Praze Surgery

Praze surgery is a rural practice established by Dr Edward T Lay in 1953 firstly at his parent's home Lisvean, Fore Street, Praze and then at his own home at No 78 Fore Street, Praze. After moving to Moorfield, near the school, a special annexe of four small rooms was built to house the surgery.  Dr Lay was joined, part-time, by Dr Lois F Gendall.  Dr Christopher McCabe joined the practice in 1978.

At that time, the practice offered surgeries at Connor Downs in the chapel, at Leedstown in the Mens' Institute, and at Dr Gendall's home in Wall.

When Dr Lay retired in 1984, the practice moved to its present position in School Road.  Dr McCabe was joined by Dr Eric Blay, and on a part-time basis by Dr L Gifford. Dr Sandra Cotton joined the practice in 1985, when Dr Gendall retired.

Dr Hugh Fairlie became a partner in 1992, on the retirement of Dr Blay. Dr McCabe retired in 2003, and Dr Cotton also left the practice at this time. Dr Joanne Smith (now Dr Ellery) and Dr Richard Bensa joined Dr Fairlie as partners in April 2004.

We moved to new premises within the Primary Care Trust owned building over the weekend of 18th September 2010.  The first clinics at the new site were held on Monday, 20th September.  The new surgery is still on School Road but is situated on the opposite side of the road to the 'old' surgery.  The new surgery has free on-site parking for all patients, close to the building, with disabled access if required.

January 2012 brought more changes with the arrival of Dr Rob Jones, following the departure of Dr Bensa in December 2011.

New patients living within the practice catchment area are always welcome.  Please ask at reception for further details.

We have been a training practice for medical students from the Peninsula Medical School for the past three years, therefore patients may occasionally be reviewed by student doctors.

This surgery website is used to present all our patients with up to date news and information about our practice. We will keep it current with any developments or other details that we feel are relevant to you. 

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