Statement of Intent

Vision Statement

To build a long term sustainable practice that manages the primary care relationship of patients, through their engagement with the practice and the wider health economy, delivered through self-managing teams and a supportive environment, which ensures staff development whilst managing their work/life balance.

  • To provide effective, high quality, appropriate healthcare to our patients.
  • To encourage patients to take responsibility for their own health, supporting them to do so.
  • To promote a healthy lifestyle and where appropriate self-management of acute and chronic conditions.
  • To offer and encourage preventative healthcare including screening & vaccination.
  • To use NHS resources effectively.
  • To be mindful of alternatives to drug treatment.
  • To prescribe appropriately being aware of unwanted effects including polypharmacy and antimicrobial resistance.
  • To ensure that the premises are effectively cleaned and that all staff adhere to the practice infection control policy.
  • To foster a welcoming environment for all, both in the facilities of the practice and the attitude of all of our staff.
  • To ensure that all clinical staff are insured and affiliated to the appropriate bodies and that all staff undertake appropriate training.
  • To work with colleagues outside the practice in the promotion and provision of healthcare to our patients.
  • To be supportive to the carers of our patients; and to carers who are our patients.
  • To promote the development of our staff leading to increased job satisfaction and effectiveness, with a healthy work/life balance.