Combs Ford Surgery Patient Information Screen May 2014 May 2014

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Cutting the bandage – May 1989

25 years at Combs Ford Surgery The Practice is celebrating its 25 th Anniversary in May 2014 Please take some time to look at our displays in the waiting room which show how things have changed over the last 25 years.

Combs Ford Surgery – 25 years The Practice opened on the 2 nd of May 1989 The Partners were Dr Adam Wankowski Dr John Scott Dr David Gordon-Brown

Combs Ford Surgery – 25 years The staff consisted of The staff consisted of 3 GP Partners 3 GP Partners 1 Practice Manager 1 Practice Manager 1 Secretary 1 Secretary 3 part time Receptionists 3 part time Receptionists 2 part time Nurses 2 part time Nurses And 2 part time cleaners And 2 part time cleaners

Combs Ford Surgery – 25 years on We now have We now have 5 GP Partners and 2 salaried GPs 5 GP Partners and 2 salaried GPs 1 Practice Manager, 1 Business Manager and a Financial Assistant 1 Practice Manager, 1 Business Manager and a Financial Assistant 2 Secretaries 2 Secretaries 8 part time Receptionists 8 part time Receptionists 4 part time Data Administrators 4 part time Data Administrators 1 Nurse Practitioner 1 Nurse Practitioner 4 part time Nurses and 2 part time HCAs 4 part time Nurses and 2 part time HCAs 5 part time Dispensers & 5 part time Dispensers & 4 part time cleaners! 4 part time cleaners! An increase from 12 to 40 members of staff….. An increase from 12 to 40 members of staff…..

Combs Ford Surgery – 25 years The Practice was purpose built for 4 doctors and ancillary staff The Practice was purpose built for 4 doctors and ancillary staff The building has been extended twice and we have no spare space… The building has been extended twice and we have no spare space… Originally there were 3 male Doctors and no female Doctors Originally there were 3 male Doctors and no female Doctors We now have 4 female Doctors and 3 male Doctors We now have 4 female Doctors and 3 male Doctors

Combs Ford Surgery - 25 years 6500 patients moved from Stowmarket Health Centre and an additional 600 patients joined the practice in the first 2 months patients moved from Stowmarket Health Centre and an additional 600 patients joined the practice in the first 2 months. We now have approximately patients We now have approximately patients

Combs Ford Surgery – 25 years on We would love to share any memories you may have of the early days at Combs Ford Surgery – please let us have them in writing so we can keep them for our 50 th !

Combs Ford Surgery friends The Practice staff would like to thank all those who have sent in donations over the years – from individuals to groups or in memory of a friend or relative The Practice staff would like to thank all those who have sent in donations over the years – from individuals to groups or in memory of a friend or relative These donations have helped benefit the patients who attend Combs Ford Surgery These donations have helped benefit the patients who attend Combs Ford Surgery

Combs Ford Surgery - friends In the past we have purchased pieces of equipment such as syringe drivers for terminally ill patients at home and some legacies have enabled us to make alterations to the building In the past we have purchased pieces of equipment such as syringe drivers for terminally ill patients at home and some legacies have enabled us to make alterations to the building We are now saving towards a waiting room freestanding blood pressure recorder which costs £1350 We are now saving towards a waiting room freestanding blood pressure recorder which costs £1350

Combs Ford Surgery - friends We are very much indebted to all your contributions and hope you will continue to support us over the next 25 years! Thank you

Dr Wankowski After setting up the Practice 25 years ago, Dr Wankowski will be retiring in the summer. After setting up the Practice 25 years ago, Dr Wankowski will be retiring in the summer. Patients currently registered with Dr Wankowski will be advised of their new GP in August. Patients currently registered with Dr Wankowski will be advised of their new GP in August.

Dr Wankowski It is understandable that some patients may wish to change to an existing Partner but regretfully there will be no opportunity to transfer at this time due to existing workloads. It is understandable that some patients may wish to change to an existing Partner but regretfully there will be no opportunity to transfer at this time due to existing workloads.

MAY BANK HOLIDAY closure The Practice will be closed on the following days- MONDAY 5 TH MAY MONDAY 26 TH MAY Please make sure you have adequate medication for the Bank Holiday weekends.

Practice Closure The Practice will be closed on Thursday 1 st May 1 – 2 pm Thursday 15 th May pm please telephone the usual surgery number for the Duty Doctor or dial 999 in an emergency.

Contact Us We welcome constructive feedback! Combs Ford Surgery Combs Lane STOWMARKET IP14 2SY Tel – (not to be used for prescription orders) – d83079.nhs.uk d83079.nhs.uk Please do not for clinical matters.