Nurse Practitioner

The Role of the Nurse Practitioner

Lucy Howlett is a registered nurse who has completed additional training at degree level to attain the qualification of Nurse Practitioner (NP). This qualification enables Lucy to assess, diagnose and treat common illnesses and ailments. The following list details some of the common reasons for consulting the NP, but is by no means exhaustive:

  • Urine infection/cystitis
  • Sore throat
  • Ear infections
  • Eye infections/trauma
  • Chest infection
  • Minor injuries (sprained ankle, back strain etc)
  • Skin rashes/infections
  • Lumps and swellings (excludes breast lumps)
  • Hay fever or allergies

Additional tests, such as blood tests, swabs and blood pressure can normally be carried out by Lucy at the same time.

Should medication be recommended for your condition, Lucy will liaise with the GP on duty to arrange a prescription. This can usually be collected immediately after your consultation.

Using the NP to support your Long-term Health

In addition to acute illnesses, Lucy can help with advice on healthy lifestyle choices and the specific management of longterm conditions, for example:

  • Weight loss
  • Diet and exercise
  • Hypertension (raised blood pressure)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Depression

Should you want further clarification on the role of the NP at Abbots Bromley Surgery, please enquire at reception.

Register as a carer

Carers take many forms. You might be the husband or wife, son or daughter, parent or next door neighbour of a person in need of long-term care. Whatever the circumstances, we want to know.

This is because providing care for a frail, sick or disabled relative or friend can be an exhausting, frustrating and, at times, lonely experience. Support and advice is available, but it can be difficult to locate and access. Our aim to to help you to obtain the support you need to enable you to provide this essential role.

By letting us know that you are a Carer for one of our patients, not only can we take greater care of you, but we can ensure that the care of your loved one is as trouble free as possible. The information you provide will be added to the notes of the person for whom you provide care, enabling us to contact the right person at the right time. With the patient’s permission, we will be able to share pertinent information with you and address any concerns that may arise more immediately.

To notify us that you are the main Carer for one of our patients, please speak to our Receptionist at the main reception.

Antenatal Clinic

Our Permanent Resident Midwife is Marie Crutchley

Every Wednesday from 2.10 to 16.10pm – by appointment only.

Pregnancy Packs – Please collect ahead of your 8 week appointment with the midwife from reception.

Your 8 week appointment with the midwife can not be booked before 8 weeks, when you attend for your appointment please bring a urine sample with you.

Pregnant ladies are allowed to choose which hospital they want to attend please discuss this with your midwife at your first appointment.

Please note Marie is only here on a Wednesday so if you need to speak to her we can not take messages for her you will need to contact your community hospital midwife team.