Wickham Park Surgery Newsletter
Issue 1: October 2024
PRACTICE PERSONNEL: Clinical Team
Dr Adelaja Mustapha
Trained at University of Ibadan and qualified in 1986. Worked as an Obstetrician in Cornwall, London and Wales before coming into general practice in 2001.
Worked in a group practice in Conwy, Wales before joining this practice in 2002. He is married with three children.
Dr Abimbola Mustapha – GP Partner
Qualified in 1989 at OACHS, Ogun State University, Nigeria. Trained as a GP at Glan Clwyd General Hospital, Rhyl and North Wales and worked in a group practice as a GP prior to joining another group practice in 2003 in Orpington.
Dr Ruth Tinson
Dr Ruth Tinson Qualified in 1998 MB BS from St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical School
She specialises in Emergency medicine since 2011 and is also a member of the Bromley Local Medical Committee.
Dr Bhumika Mittal
Trained at Cardiff University School of Medicine and qualified in 2007 as a junior doctor, Worked in South Wales for 2 years before moving to Bromley in 2009. Dr Mittal completed GP training in the Bromley Scheme , working locally at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Following GP training in 2013 Dr Mittal completed the Darzi Fellowship, post-graduate training in Clinical Leadership
Dr Mittal is also the GP Clinical Lead for Children and Young People working for Bromley CCG.
She works part time and married with 2 children.
Dr Abi Sutharsan
Dr Abi Sutharsan, MuDr (Palacky, Czech Republic), MRCGP, qualified in 2015. She has previously worked in several hospitals before undergoing and completing general practice training at St Helier’s Hospital in South West London. She is working part time at the surgery whilst developing a keen interest in women’s health, with a particular focus on menopause.
Dr Asha Chagarlamudi
Graduated with MBBS degree in India in 1997, with further postgraduate training in the UK since 1998 and has been practising as a fully qualified local Bromley GP since 2004, with over 20 years of experience in primary care. Dr Asha is married and has 2 boys.
Practice Nurses
Patricia Reid RGN ENB – Practice Nurse
Receptionists
The practice has eight receptionists; Kirsty, Jo, Erin, Sandra, Shardai and Cathy who deal with appointments, repeat prescriptions and any queries you may have.
Administrative Staff
Zoe - Secretary
Erin – Coder
Katya – QOF, Workflow and Registration Lead
Reception Manager
Erin Carter
Practice Manager
Alan Parker deals with the administration and smooth running of the practice. He is available to deal with queries and complaints.
Missed appointments this month:
26 appointments not attended for Doctors
2 appointments not attended for Clinical pharmacists
10 appointments not attended for the Nurse
In total: 38 appointments missed in September
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast cancer awareness month, you can visit breastcanceruk.org.uk to take a look and get involved with lots of different ways to help raise awareness and funds!
There will be a poster linked on the website and also placed in reception that has more information.
OCTOBER is STOPTOBER!
Visit Quit smoking this Stoptober - Better Health - NHS (www.nhs.uk) for more information, tools and your free personal quit plan to help you finally quit for good!
This October, join the 2.5 million people who’ve been inspired by Stoptober.
Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, Stoptober gives you the perfect opportunity to quit smoking. Stay smoke-free for 28 days, and you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good.
With the right support, quitting is easier than you think. Start planning today by checking out our free tools and tips to help you stay on track. You’ve got this!
World Mental Health Day 2024 10th October
On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.
Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs. So, on World Mental Health Day and beyond it, why not check in with your friends, family, peers, or colleagues?
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
For more information visit: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/england
SOBER FOR OCTOBER!
If you’ve had one too many Pina coladas over the summer and you’re in need of a reset, now’s your chance to take advantage of an alcohol-free month.
Sober October offers people the opportunity to have a break from booze for 31 days and raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
And although you might not drink as much as a university student, in England and Scotland, adults aged 55-64 are the most likely to drink more than the NHS recommended 14 units a week.
Tips to stay sober this October:
- Avoid triggers that make you want to drink
- Be prepared to say no
- Find alternatives to drinking
- Have a plan
- Reward yourself with something else you enjoy
https://www.gosober.org.uk