Portcullis Surgery

Welcome to our Website

We have produced this website to provide you with information about the way the Practice is organised and the services that are provided directly by Practice Staff, or by other members of the Primary Health Care Team. Services will, by necessity, change from time to time, please do not hesitate to telephone the Practice to check the current position.

Surgery News

Live Longer through Laughter 18 May 2018 - Launch of the campaign “Live longer through laughter” in support of Ludlow Fringe Festival. The doctors, staff and Patient Participation Groups of Portcullis and Station Drive medical practices are launching a campaign to support the Ludlow Fringe Festival. We feel the festival has a wealth of opportunities to bring people together for shared experiences that [...more]

New Group Counselling Sessions 18 May 2018 - Starting at Portcullis GP Surgery in June 2018 New Mums Coping with Grief Starting Monday 4 June, Counsellor Mary Bunting will be holding new group counselling sessions for patients of the practice. The first two groups will be for New Mums and for people who are Coping with Grief. If you would like to join [...more]

GP Extended Access Survey 9 May 2018 - Please read the information below from Shropshire CCG about the proposed extended access service along with a link to a questionnaire giving everyone the chance to influence the service provision in our local area. GP Extended Access As you will see from the information provided, the service being proposed refers to pre-booked routine appointments at [...more]

See and Hear Shropshire 2018 20 April 2018 - Do you have sight or hearing loss, or know someone who does? If you have sight or hearing loss, know someone that does, or work with people that do, the See and Hear Shropshire exhibition 2018 will be beneficial to you. See and Hear Shropshire 2018 is taking place at Shrewsbury Sports Village on Wednesday [...more]

Diabetes X-PERT Course in September 19 April 2018 - DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Why not come along to a FIRST STEPS TASTER SESSION and learn more about the X-PERT Diabetes Prevention and Management Course. There will be a course, 10:00am – 12:30pm on: Wednesday 5 September 2018 The venue for this Course is: Ludlow Community Hospital Gravel Hill Ludlow SY8 1QX Download this X-PERT [...more]

Diabetes X-PERT Courses in June 19 April 2018 - X-PERT structured education for Type 2 Diabetes DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Why not come along to a Diabetes X-PERT Course and learn more about the X-PERT Diabetes Prevention & Managment Course. This course will answer key questions regarding self-managment. What is diabetes? What do your health results mean? Nutrition for Health – different dietary approaches? [...more]

Partnership Opportunity 8 February 2018 - Portcullis Surgery is looking to replace Dr Nicholas Farnell who is retiring from the partnership at the end of July 2018. We are looking for a Full Time Partner (8 sessions) to join our team in Ludlow in beautiful South Shropshire, described as the loveliest town in England (John Betjeman). Part-time/Job share Partnership or Salaried [...more]

Become a Volunteer with the Cinnamon Trust 24 January 2018 - Do you have a bit of spare time? Do you like dogs? Would you like to help someone in your local community? Cinnamon Trust matches volunteers with elderly and terminally ill people who are struggling to walk their much loved dog. They would very much like to increase the number of volunteer dog walkers in [...more]

Type 2 Diabetes 10 January 2018 - Do you have Type 2 Diabetes? Why not come along to a, ‘First Steps Taster Session’ and learn more about the X-PERT Diabetes Prevention & Management Course. This 2½ hour session will answer key questions regarding self-management: What is diabetes? What do your health results mean? Nutrition for Health – different dietary approaches? Physical Activity? [...more]

Saturday Routine Appointments

Our patients are now able to see Nurse Joy for a routine appointment on certain Saturdays each month. Appointments can be made with Nurse Joy by calling the Practice.

Friends and Family Test

Please navigate to our Friends and Family Test page to complete a small survey and also to view our previous results to date.

Zero Tolerance

This Practice supports the Government’s NHS zero tolerance zone campaign. GPs and their Staff have the right to care for others without fear of being attacked or abused. We ask that you treat your GP and Practice Staff with courtesy and consideration.

Care Quality Commission

The Practice was inspected in October 2015 and our overall rating was GOOD. Please click here for more information…

Self Help Information

You can find a lot of useful information on our Self Help page.

Practice Certificate for 2016 – 2017

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01584 872 939

Portcullis Lane | Ludlow | SY8 1GT

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday	8:30am - 6:00pm

Out of Hours	0333 222 66 55

Extended Hours with GP	0333 222 66 49

GP Extended Opening Hours Clinics

We would like all patients in our community to be able to see a local GP or Nurse when they need to. We have set up a network of GP practices within your community offering extended opening hours for pre-bookable and same day routine extended access appointments.

Clinics available five days a week and most Saturdays (Portcullis sessions only on Monday evenings and one Saturday/month)

Call now to book a routine appointment 0333 222 6649.

Extended Hours

HCA

Monday Evening: 6:30pm – 6:45pm
Friday Morning: 07:30am – 07:45am

Nurse

Monday Evening and one Saturday/month

To make an appointment to see the Nurse or Healthcare Assistant, telephone Portcullis Surgery on 01584 872 939

Booking My Appointment

Who Do I Book My Appointment With?

Not sure who you should book your appointment with? Take a look at our ‘Leaflet’ for detailed information about our Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Or navigate to our Appointments page.

Language

Please contact the surgery if you believe yourself or a family member may need the assistance of an interpreter at a consultation. The Practice will endeavour to obtain an interpreter if one is not already available.

Download our Practice Leaflet

Portcullis Surgery Practice Leaflet [PDF, 263KB]

Access to the surgery

The Surgery is fully equipped for disabled access, including toilet facilities.

BBC Health News

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