Our Team

ChB = Bachelor of Surgery

BSc Psy = Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

DFSRH = Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproduction Healthcare

DRCOG = Diploma of Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

FPA = Certificate of Family Planning

MB = Bachelor of Medicine

MRCGP = Member of Royal College of General Practitioners

MRCP = Member of Royal College of Physicians

MBBS = Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

RCPCH = Diploma in Child Health

Training Practice

The Lyndhurst Medical Centre is a training practice which means that we will have GP Registrars working at the surgery most of the time. We are also involved in the training of medical student doctors from hospitals.

The Reception Staff

We employ 10 part-time Receptionists, who will try in every way to help you.

Our Receptionists are fully trained, and are trying to do a difficult and demanding job, often working under extreme pressure.

Please remember the Receptionists carry out their duties, as instructed by the Clinical Staff, with the intention of making the Practice run safely and smoothly.

Therefore, if you seem to be asked any questions that you may find irritating or unnecessary or you have to be kept waiting, it is unintentional. Please try to help by giving the Receptionist the necessary information to help understand the urgency of the request.

The Nursing Team

We have three practice nurses in the surgery team, Ruth Morgan, Morenike Okunowo and Trudy Chambers, a Nurse Practitioner, Beverley Starbuck, an Advanced Care Practitioner, Hayley Tossell and two HCAs, Vicky Gambleton and Emma Paul, all of whom can be seen by appointment, morning and afternoon every weekday.

They are able to attend to many issues like dressings, remove stitches, check blood pressure and give injections.

They also run health screening clinics and can give advice on many health matters including cervical cytology tests.

Our nursing team's time is valuable. Please remember to cancel your appointment as soon as possible if it is no longer required, so that it can be offered to another patient. You can have an appointment to see one of the nursing team without seeing a doctor, but they may need to consult a doctor about your problem, if your condition requires it.

Blood tests are carried out at local hospitals and availability can be found by calling the number or using the link provided on your blood form. We also run a phlebotomy service at the surgery on Wednesday morning. 

Please know that Urine and other test samples must be received at the surgery before 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

The District Nurses: Telephone 020 3045 5159 (Central Booking)

Patients who are confined to their homes, and who need nursing assistance and/or provision of disability aids, may initially arrange with their Doctor for a Community Nurse to call.

The Health Visitors: Telephone 0300 330 5777 (option 1)

The 0 to 19 Children’s Public Health Service in the London Borough of Bexley is run by Bromley Healthcare. Health Visitors are qualified Nurses or Midwives who have completed further training. The Health Visitor is there to support you as a parent in raising a happy and healthy child; working together with you to give your child the best possible start in life. As far as possible we will try to ensure that you see the same Health Visitor at each visit so that you know who to expect. For further information on the role of a Health Visitor, please take a moment to review there website

You may also wish to contact a Health Visitor by telephoning 0300 330 5777 (option 1).

Website: www.bexley0to19.co.uk

Email: bromh.bexley0to19@nhs.net

The Midwife

All expectant mothers will be looked after by their Doctor and a Midwife.

The Business Manager and Practice Manager

Our Business Manager, Julia Weal, is responsible for the overall smooth running of the organisation. She is generally available from 9.00am to 3.00pm (except Mondays). She is assisted by Sarah Dodds, Practice Manager who is available 9.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Complaints about any aspect of the service provided at Lyndhurst Medical Centre should be forwarded to the Practice Manager or Business Manager in writing or Email. All complaints received are dealt with according to the NHS complaints procedure.

Other Members Of Our Team

The Practice could not function properly without the assistance of our secretarial and clerical support team. They are employed to carry out the many varied aspects of Practice administration that are essential to enable your GP to offer you a wider range of services.

All staff are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the doctors and nurses.