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.

Doctors
Nursing Staff
Practice Team
Healthcare Team
Dispensers

Doctors

Dr HH Fairlie (m)
MB, CHB
Dr Fairlie spent 3 years as a Doctor in Scotland after qualifying at Glasgow University. Specialised training in A&E and a variety of fields of medicine - ENT, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Ophthalmology. He has held a variety of hospital and GP posts, including time as a Medical Officer in Port Stanley,Falkland Islands. He came to Cornwall in 1984 and worked in several GP practices in Cornwall becoming a partner at Praze in 1992
Dr J Ellery (f)

MB, CHB

Dr Smith (now Dr Ellery) qualified in 1991 at Manchester University. She grew up in the area and then moved to Australia where she completed her GP training. After returning to Cornwall she joined the practice in April 2004.

Dr R D Jones (m)

MB Bch.

Dr Jones was born in Redruth, and his early career was as a Royal Navy weapons engineer, later promoted to the rank of Leading Weapons Engineering Mechanic.  Deciding on a career change after seven years in the RN, Dr Jones studied medicine as a mature student at the University of Wales, qualifying in 2002 in medicine and surgery.   He has subsequently gained practical experience in Paediatric Health, Psychiatry, Care of the Elderly, General Medicine and Surgery.  Since 2006, Dr Jones has worked as a locum at many practices throughout Cornwall (including Praze) and as a clinical assistant at Poltair Hospital, until joining Praze and Connor Downs surgeries in January 2012.

 
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