Updated 23 October 2019
Westdale Lane Surgery is registered with the CQC to carry out the following regulated activities - diagnostic and screening procedures, surgical procedures, maternity and midwifery services and treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
Westdale Lane Surgery is located in the suburb of Gedling which is in Nottinghamshire. It is approximately four miles northeast of Nottingham city centre. There is direct access to the practice by public transport and parking is also available on site.
The practice currently has a list size of approximately 8150 patients. The practice is situated in an area with lower levels of deprivation. It has a higher than national average older age population.
The practice holds a General Medical Services (GMS) contract which is a locally agreed contract between NHS England and a GP to deliver care to the public. The practice provides GP services commissioned by NHS Nottingham North and East CCG.
The practice is managed by one male GP partner and supported by four female salaried GPs. Other clinical staff include three advanced nurse practitioners, two practice nurses and a healthcare assistant. The practice also employs a practice manager and a team of reception, clerical and administrative staff. Two cleaners are also employed by the practice.
The practice has been a training practice since 2013 and supports trainee GP placements. A GP trainee is a qualified doctor who is training to become a GP through a period of working and training in a practice.
The practice is open on Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 6.30pm (Tuesdays until 8pm). Appointments are available Mondays to Fridays, 8am to 11am and 1.30pm to 6pm. A walk-in clinic is open Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 10.30am for those patients requiring to be seen. Once a month, the practice is also open for appointments on Friday evenings until 8pm and Saturday mornings from 8am to 12pm.
The practice has opted out of providing GP services to patients out of hours such as nights and weekends. During these times GP services are currently provided by Nottingham Emergency Medical Services. (NEMS) When the practice is closed, calls are automatically redirected.