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Crofton & Sharlston Medical Practice

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1/4/2007 Dr Hancocks retires

After 7 years At Crofton and Sharlston first on an on and off basis, and the last 3 years regular, Dr Hancocks has decided to go and enjoy a well deserved retirement. He has been a GP for many more years then the time he spent with us. We are very sorry to see him go and he will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best and lots of fun in retirement.

23/5/2005 Pat Roach leaves

Pat joined the Practice in 1986 as Receptionist/Dispenser at Sharlston Health Centre then came to the Crofton Health Centre as Practice Secretary in 1994. Her work included typing up such things as referrals, appointments, queries, life assurance forms and medical reports. She will be greatly missed by all the staff and no doubt by quite a number of our patients. We had a little do to send her off into what sounds like a very active retirement.

30/4/2004 Beryl Taylor leaves

After more than 19 years of service to the practice, Sister Taylor left at the end of April. As she has lots of hobbies and a place in Spain to keep her busy we are sure she will not get bored. We are very grateful for her years of enthusiasm and dedication. She will be greatly missed by staff and patients alike. We wish you all the best.

1/3/2004 Dr Hancocks joins

Many of our patients will know Dr Hancocks who has been regular doctor at the practice for a few years. He will now be joining us on a more frequent basis. He will be working on Monday (all day) , Tuesday (all day) , and Thursday (afternoon only).

11/2/2004 Dr Leading 25 Years at Crofton & Sharlston

Dr Leading is celebrating his 25th anniversary at the practice. At lunchtime he was presented with tokens of appreciation from colleagues , staff and patients. He reminisced about his early years in the practice and some of the changes that have happened since. We are hoping he will stay for another 25 years.

6/2/2004 Refurbishment Sharlston

In the next month the health centre in Sharlston will be refurbished. Painting was started today. Some minor repairs were made to the roof and the heating system was overhauled. The entire practice will be painted and carpeted. A bead table was bought for the waiting room, and will be installed when the decorating is done.

5/9/2003 E-mail ordering of repeat scripts

Repeat scripts can now be ordered via e-mail. Please do not forget to put the NAME and Patient number (at the top of your repeat list) in the e-mail. Be careful when typing drug names. Copy them from your repeats list you had from your doctor. If we do not understand which drug you are ordering we will not be able to issue it. We will NOT e-mail you back and ask for clarification. Scripts@croftonandsharlston.co.uk

15/8/2003 Saturday Closure

All surgeries in the West-Riding of Yorkshire will be ending their Saturday opening hours. The last day of opening for these surgeries is Saturday 30th August 2003.

This is a consequence of a national program to try and reduce doctors working hours. In some area's the Saturday closure has happened a while ago (as for example in York) and some other area's will be stopping Saturday work in the near future. GP's and Hospital Consultants all work more than the maximum amount of hours allowed under the working time directive. The same is also true for most hospital junior doctors.

The Saturday morning emergencies will be handed over to the out-of-hours doctors service. The dispensary at Sharlston will also be closed on Saturday from this date.

The last day of Saturday opening is Saturday 30th August 2003