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Vacancy for Medical Receptionist
Two New Registrars in the Practice
Phone calls to the practice
Bites and StingsInsects are everywhere! They can bite at any time of the day but bites are more likely to occur in the evening so lots of repellant is needed after sunset. Sunburn![]() Prevention is better than cure! Children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and great care should be taken to avoid over-exposure to the harmful effects of the sun. NosebleedsA common problem! The bleeding comes from the central septum of the nose, which divides the two nostrils. Sprains![]() Sprains and strains often a occur during everyday tasks or whilst playing sport. Firstly apply a cold compress, containing ice if possible. |
ISO9001
Darras Hall Surgery is Closed
...and morePhone calls to and from the practice are recorded for training purposes and to protect patients when being given advice. Healthy eating![]() Healthy Eating is all about getting the balance right. That is, the balance between all the different nutrients that exist in food and drinks. Weight loss![]() The risks of being overweight are many, ranging from painful feet and knees to coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. The vast majority of people who are overweight would like to weigh less, but we know that instead of the incidence of overweight and obesity decreasing, it is in fact increasing. Healthy heart![]() It is well recognised and accepted that there are many 'risk factors' for heart disease, many of which are lifestyle risk factors. Healthy bowels![]() Today, cancer of the bowel is responsible for thousands of premature deaths a year. The role of diet in maintaining healthy bowels is indisputable and every year, it appears that more and more is understood about the development of disease in the lower end of the gut. |
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We have a vacancy for a
Doctors Lily Lamb and Lindsey Clowes are our new GP Registrars.
If you ring the surgery to speak to one of the team it may not be possible for calls to be returned the same day.

The practice has achieved the ISO9001 quality standard.
Darras Hall Surgery is closed for refurbishment and will re-open on 




