Welcome to the Brookside Group Practice

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Our three sites:

Telephone for all sites:

Mon–Fri 8.00am–6.30pm: 08444 773 005 Urgent medical attention: 08444 773 005 (press 9) From overseas: 0044 870 112 7587 Out-of-hours (Westcall): 0118 978 7811 Emergencies: Dial 999 at any time if you think you have a life threatening emergency.

(Please note that 0844 numbers from a landline cost the same as a local call in line with BT Option 1. Calls using other telephone providers, including mobiles, may vary. Please note also that your calls will be recorded.)

Brookside Surgery

Brookside Close, Earley, Reading RG6 7HG
Fax: 08444 773 162
Open 8.00am–6.30pm

Chalfont Surgery

Chalfont Close, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ
Fax: 08444 773 163
Open 8.25am–5.30pm
Blood Clinic: Wednesdays 7.00–10.30am

Winnersh Surgery

10 Melbourne Avenue, Winnersh, RG41 5EL
Fax: 08444 773 164
Open 8.25am–12.30pm, 2.00pm–5.00pm (closed after 12.30pm on Thursdays)

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Car Parking

There is limited parking at the three surgeries. We do everything we reasonably can to ensure spaces are kept for those who are unable to walk far but spaces cannot be guaranteed. We would ask patients who are able to walk to the surgeries to do so, or to park elsewhere, to make it easier for those who are very ill.

What is General Practice

General Practice surgeries are run by independent partnerships of local GPs. They have a contract with the government to provide core primary care services for their patients.

They may also undertake further services, some tailored to local conditions, some reflecting current government ploicy. For these they have a contract with the local Primary Care Trust.

Local General Practices are in partnership with the community

The strength of General Practice is the commitment of local GPs to their patients. For Brookside Group Practice this means:

• Continuity of care - patients with ongoing illnesses see the doctor over time. Knowledge of the family and medical background improves care, particularly for mental health issues and terminal care.
• Medical care for long-term conditions (eg diabetes, asthma, kidney disease), which is now mainly provided in general practice rather than hospitals.
• Terminal care for those who choose to die at home, as well as home visits for frail, elderly and acutely ill patients.
• Encouragement in self-help - health education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and support in self-management of acute and long-term illnesses.
• Parenting courses, counselling and physiotherapy - services tailored to our own community needs.
• Active patient involvement in shaping our service through our 'Critical Friends' group.