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Your Trusted GP Practice in Shrewsbury
South Hermitage Surgery has been serving the Shrewsbury community with dedicated healthcare services since its establishment. Our practice combines experienced medical professionals with modern facilities to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. We prioritise patient-centred care, offering services ranging from routine consultations to long-term condition management. Our team includes qualified GPs, nurses, and support staff committed to delivering high-quality healthcare. We utilise technology to enhance accessibility, enabling online prescription requests, appointment bookings, and health information access.The practice maintains strong partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient referrals. Regular staff training and development sessions ensure our team remains at the forefront of medical best practices. We actively engage with patient feedback to continuously improve our services. Our extended access programme provides evening and weekend appointments for added convenience. The surgery adheres to strict NHS standards while maintaining a personal, community-focused approach to healthcare.
Services
GP consultations
Travel vaccinations
Ear irrigation
Health checks
Family planning
Minor surgery
Nursing care
Prescription services
Child immunisations
Extended access appointments
Highlights and features
- Experienced team of GP principals with specialist interests
- Extended evening and weekend appointment availability
- Integrated online services for prescriptions and bookings
- Specialist nursing care for chronic conditions
- Community-focused healthcare approach
Services
GP consultations
Our qualified GPs provide comprehensive medical consultations for acute and chronic conditions. Patients can book routine appointments or utilise our extended access service for evening and weekend slots. The practice offers both face-to-face and telephone consultations to accommodate different patient needs.
Travel vaccinations
We administer essential travel vaccinations for international journeys, including hepatitis A, typhoid, and combined vaccines. Patients require a pre-travel consultation at least six weeks before departure. Our nurses provide expert travel health advice alongside NHS vaccination programmes.
Ear irrigation
Specialist ear irrigation services are available for patients with hearing aids or specific medical requirements. The procedure follows strict safety protocols with pre-appointment assessment. Patients must complete preparation guidelines before booking this service with our healthcare support workers.
Health checks
Regular health checks are conducted by our healthcare assistants for early detection of potential health issues. These assessments include vital sign measurements and risk factor evaluations. The practice offers targeted screening programmes for patients aged 40-74 years to prevent chronic diseases.
Family planning
We provide comprehensive family planning services including contraceptive advice, smear tests, and intrauterine device fittings. Our specialist nurses offer routine appointments throughout the week, with additional weekend availability through extended access clinics.
People
Dr L R Davis
GP Principal
MBBCh MRCGP MA DRCOG with special interests in diabetes and heart disease. Available for consultations Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
Dr Y L Smith
GP Principal
MB BS DGM MRCGP specialising in diabetes care and end-of-life treatment. Available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Dr Annica Goddard
GP Principal
MBChB MRCGP DRCOG focusing on maternity care and elderly patient services. Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Sister Sally Beedles
Nurse Prescriber
Specialist diabetes monitoring nurse with advanced prescribing qualifications. Leads our chronic disease management programmes for diabetic patients.
Miss Tara Moylan
Practice Manager
Oversees operational management of the practice, ensuring high-quality patient care standards and efficient administrative processes across clinical and support teams.
Questions
What are the surgery's opening hours?
We are open Monday to Friday 08:00-18:30, with extended Wednesday hours until 20:00. Closed weekends and bank holidays.
How do I book a travel vaccination appointment?
Complete our online travel questionnaire first, then book a pre-travel consultation at least six weeks before departure for NHS travel vaccines.
Can I order prescriptions online?
Yes, use the NHS App, Patient Access, or Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) for online prescription requests and renewals.
What extended access services are available?
We offer evening appointments Monday-Friday 18:30-20:00 and Saturday slots 08:30-17:00 through our Primary Care Network partnership.
How do I access ear irrigation services?
Complete our preparation checklist first, then book with a healthcare support worker or practice nurse for suitability assessment.
What non-NHS services do you provide?
We offer private medicals, insurance forms, and vaccination certificates at BMA-scale fees. Contact reception for current pricing details.
