Updated 12 July 2019
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre opened in April 2016, following the merger of two Newbury practices, St Marys Road Surgery and Northcroft Surgery.
The provider is registered with CQC to deliver the following regulated activities;
- Diagnostic and screening procedures,
- Family planning,
- Maternity and midwifery services,
- Surgical procedures
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
The new practice is situated in a building which has been converted to provide modern healthcare facilities with the space and opportunity to expand the practice and community services for patients. The practice is located near the centre of Newbury with easy access from the town centre and surrounding villages. The services of the practice are spread over three floors with consultation and treatment rooms on the ground and first floor, with a minor surgery room on the second floor. All services and facilities are easily accessible to all patients.
The practice has approximately 21,742 patients, with an age profile similar to national averages. Patients from the practice are mainly White British with a small percentage being from other ethnic backgrounds. The overall level of deprivation in the practice area is lower than national averages, however there are pockets of higher deprivation in some areas of Newbury. The practice has nine GP partners and one salaried GP (six female and four male). The nursing team includes two nurse practitioners, four practice nurses and a health care assistant. Clinicians are supported by a large administration and management team which consists of a practice manager, a deputy practice/finance manager, a registration manager and a team of administrators, secretaries and receptionists.
Strawberry Hill Medical Centre is a teaching practice for training GPs and physician associates. As a teaching practice they are also able to support medical students and community nurses.
The practice is open 8am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Extended hours appointments are also available via the local alliance. The practices in the local alliance take it in turns to host these sessions during weekday evenings until 8pm and at weekends. Services for patients outside of these hours are provided by Westcall, an out of hours service which provides support and advice for patients between 6.30pm and 8am on weekdays, all weekend and on bank holidays.