Updated 30 July 2019
Mrs Suhasini Nirgude, more commonly known as Abbey Medical Centre, is located in Reading, Berkshire and is one of the practices within the Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
All services are provided from:
- Abbey Medical Centre, 41 Russell Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 7XD
The practice website is: www.abbeymedicalreading.co.uk
The practice provides primary medical services to approximately 2,420 patients. The practice is located in an area of Reading with a high density of rented accommodation which results in a greater than average turnover of patients. Approximately 300 patients leave and 400 register with the practice each year equating to nearly 14% turnover.
The practice has a transient patient population who are often outside of the area for long periods. The local population has a high number of ethnic minority groups with a high proportion of these being non-English speakers. There are also known areas of high deprivation locally within the practice boundary. These three factors have an impact on screening and recall programmes.
Mrs Suhasini Nirgude is the sole provider of the practice operated from The Abbey Medical Centre. She is supported by a salaried GP and long-term locum GP (both female). There is an all-female nursing team which consists of a practice nurse and health care assistant, both with a mix of skills and experience.
The practice manager and a team of reception and administrative staff undertake the day to day management and running of the practice.
The practice is open between 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Extended surgery hours are offered between 6.30pm and 8pm on a Monday evening every week. Patients at the practice can access improved access appointments at primary care access hubs across West Berkshire. These improved access appointments are booked via the patient’s registered practice and patients are offered a variety of appointments including up until 8pm Monday to Friday, selected hours on Saturdays and 9am until 1pm on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Out of hours care is accessed by contacting NHS 111.
The practice is registered with Care Quality Commission for the provision of the following regulated activities:
- Diagnostic and screening procedures
- Family planning services
- Maternity and midwifery services
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
- Surgical Procedures.