Newsletter November 2011

Abbey Medical Newsletter 28 November 2011

The Mannock Medical Centre opens

These are exciting times for the patients and staff of Abbey Medical Practice. After a long wait we are at last housed in our purpose built surgery. We hope you like the new premises and look forward to your comments.

There have been many changes at the practice since the fire at Gold Street. We were housed temporarily in Hemmingwell and despite various problems like limited parking space and lack of space our patients remained loyal to the practice and we strived to provide the best service possible.

We hope the new premises will provide ample parking space and you will find the the consulting rooms larger.

We plan to use the first floor to see routine appointments and the ground floor for same day urgent appointments. We continue to provide our usual clinics.

New contact details

Our contact details have changed and all patients were sent a mail shot a fortnight ago detailing the changes. Our new telephone number is 01933 233200. Our new fax number is 01933 233233

The postal address is :

Abbey Medical Practice, Mannock Medical Centre, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LT

Getting here

By Bus

On Irthlingborough Road - SCT,W4

On London Road - SCT, W8, X46, X47

By Cycle

We encourage healthy living and have provided a cycle shed round the back of the centre. So get those cycles out of the garage and get fit whilst being eco-friendly at the same time.

By Car

There is ample parking space both in front and rear of the practice. The parking space behind the practice is shared with the hospital. Disabled parking bays are clearly marked.

Why is the centre called Mannock Medical Centre?

Mick Mannock is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighter pilots in First World War.

Although born in Ireland,Wellingborough was his adopted home. He began his flying career in Wellingborough and is credited with 73 victories . He was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.

This medical centre which houses GP surgeries, a dental surgery and chemist is named in his honour.

Artwork at Abbey

The artwork that can be seen on display on both our floors in the reception and waiting areas is part of a project done by the Arts Department at Wrenn School in Wellingborough.

Their arts’ teacher, Miss Emily Conway contacted the practice to enquire about the possibility of students preparing art work that would relate to Mannock and would provide a calming influence to the patients.

We are proud of their work and hope you enjoy the students’ work as much as we do.

A big thanks to Jessica Robinson, Jake Mc Lester, Faye Readman, Nick Myers and Miss Emily Conway for their effort.

Patient Participation

We have formed a new patient reference group.This a group that would comprise of patients and practice staff, listening to the patients and involving them in various changes taking place across the practice and NHS locally. If you are interested in having a say in how your surgery runs, please contact the practice manager. Our first meeting is on 20th December 2011. Further details are available on our website.

If you are unable to attend the meeting but are keen to contribute, please join our online virtual patient group. Further information on our website www.abbeymedicalpractice.uk.com

Did you know?

Do you make good use of the practice website ? Are you aware you can book appointments online ( avoiding long waits on the telephone during busy periods), request repeat prescriptions and get further information about our various clinics on our website?

You can also follow the practice on Twitter and not miss out on any important update.