Welcome To The Five Oaks Family Practice

Information for patients and their families

Dr V Nathoo
Dr S J Dean
Dr R C Young
Dr J Barrow
Dr F Faizy

FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE
OAK HOUSE
47 GRAHAM STREET
BESWICK
MANCHESTER
M11 3BB

TEL: 0844 477 8670
FAX: 0161 230 6728

PRACTICE HISTORY

Five Oaks Family Practice serves the population of Beswick and surrounding areas. Established in the early 20th Century, the practice was originally run from a small terrace opposite the Pin Mill at Ancoats, later moving, in 1962, to Beswick Health Centre. Unfortunately a fire devastated that building in 1995 and the practice was temporarily housed at the Bradford Day Centre for four years. Today's modern facilities at Oak House opened in July 1999.

In tribute to the founders of the practice, we fondly remember Drs Buckley, O'Sullivan, Brown and Cohen. Dr Johnson and Dr Rathi joined the practice in 1975 and 1977 respectively. Following their retirement, the practice continues to develop under the leadership of the current GP partners, nursing team, practice manager and reception team. All staff involved with the practice, both retired and current, have played a major role in shaping Five Oaks Family Practice into the thriving and forward thinking practice it is today.

The staff at the practice work closely together as a team. We aim to treat all our patients promptly, courteously and in complete confidence. We offer a full general practice service as well as specialist clinics for antenatal care, family planning, child health and immunisation, diabetes, asthma, COPD, heart disease, weight management, smoking cessation, travel vaccination and substance abuse.

We are a training practice and provide placements for GP registrars, medical students and student nurses. You may be offered an appointment with one of our registrars and from time to time they may ask permission to videotape the consultation. Also, a student may be present during an appointment you have with your GP or nurse. If you have any concerns regarding this matter please let the reception staff, doctor or nurse know.

RECEPTION OPENING TIMES

WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED

If you have a medical problem that cannot wait until the surgery is open call the usual telephone number (0844 477 8670). The call will automatically be transferred to the emergency out-of-hours service.
Should for any reason this fail to connect you please phone direct on: 0161 476 2299.

Walk-in Centres

If the practice is closed you may wish to try your local walk-in centre. They can deal with minor ailments and injuries.

Piccadilly NHS Walk-in Centre
Tel: 0161 233 2525 7.00am-7.00pm every day

Ancoats Community Clinic
Tel: 0161 203 4033 9.00am-9.00pm every day

Primary Care Emergency Centre (Manchester Royal Infirmary A & E)
10.00am-10.00pm Monday-Friday
10.00am-5.00pm Saturday-Sunday

Serious conditions should be seen at your local Accident & Emergency, which may be:
• MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY
• NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL
• TAMESIDE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Always attend your nearest hospital in an emergency or call 999.

For telephone/web advice contact:

NHS Direct 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

DISABLED ACCESS

All our clinical services at the practice are provided on the ground floor level.

Access to the building is via the main door. If you need assistance in gaining entry please use the intercom buzzer to alert reception, who will come to your assistance. Disabled toilet facilities are also available on the ground floor. The only service provided on the first floor is counselling and for this a lift service is available. Should this itself raise any cause for concern we can always arrange alternative ground floor accommodation on an individual basis.

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