We are proud to be an accredited Training Practice.  This means we have been approved to train GP Registrars/ GPST (GP Speciality Training) doctors in conjunction with Health Education England (HEE) to gain experience in general practice.

Our trainees are fully qualified, GMC registered doctors who have a least 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting prior to entering the training programme.
 
Trainees are the Meadows are closely supervised and have regular teaching and review sessions with our Education Supervisor and Lead GP Partner; Dr De Silva. Dr De Silva will also conduct reviews and assessments of their progress.
 
We hope our patients will welcome and encourage the GP trainees at our practice. There is a national shortage of Doctors working in General Practice and this is a positive process for the GPST, the practice, the NHS and most importantly our patients.
 
Our current GPST2 is: Dr Hasfa Afsa (f)

We are committed to using NHS resources appropriately while ensuring patient safety, equity, and quality care. Please be aware that the NHS advises against combining private and NHS care for the same condition. Medications prescribed by a private provider must be managed by them.
 
If you pursue a private pathway for ADHD/ASD, you will need to obtain your medication from the private specialist. Alternatively, you may choose to be referred to the NHS team for review and medication management based on your diagnostic report.
 
Our surgery does not enter into shared care agreements with private providers. This avoids assuming responsibility for treatments outside of the NHS framework. Patients prescribed medications by a private provider must obtain private prescriptions for the entire treatment course. Should you wish to transfer from private to NHS care, a full transfer of responsibility, including prescribing, must occur.
 
Please ensure you understand the costs of private care and facilitate communication between your private provider and  The Meadows Surgery. Additionally, verify the qualifications of any private providers involved in your care.
 
While waiting times to see a consultant on the NHS can sometimes be lengthy, this ensures you receive a comprehensive treatment plan. You will be seen by a specialist, prescribed medication, and carefully monitored until your condition stabilises. Your care will then be transferred to your GP, who, as an NHS provider, will continue to manage your ongoing treatment under a shared care protocol.
 
NHS shared care means that your consultant and GP will collaborate to ensure consistent and effective management of your treatment. The consultant will continue to oversee certain aspects of your care, while your GP will take on the day-to-day management, offering continuity and support.
 
We appreciate your understanding and are committed to providing the best care possible.
 
We are dedicated to upholding NHS values and providing the best possible care.

We are unable to prescribe medications such as Ozempic or Mounjaro for weight loss purposes – these medications are currently managed by specialist weight management services. Wight management appointments are available with our healthcare assistant.