Updated 15 November 2019
Lombard Medical Centre is registered with the CQC to carry out the following regulated activities - diagnostic and screening procedures, surgical procedures, maternity and midwifery services, family planning and treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
Lombard Medical Centre provides primary medical services to approximately 19100 patients through a general medical services contract (GMS).
The practice is situated in Newark town centre. Services are on the second floor of a purpose-built premises with lift and stair access. The practice population live in an area of deprivation which is similar to the national average but income deprivation affecting children is above the national average.
The clinical team comprises of nine GP partners and one GP retainer (GP retainers are employed by practices to work between one and four clinical sessions per week to maintain and develop their skills in general practice), a pharmacist, a nurse practitioner, five practice nurses and five healthcare assistants.
The management team comprises of a practice director and an assistant practice manager. They are supported by 26 staff including reception and administrative staff.
The practice is both an accredited training and teaching practice. At the time of our inspection there were five doctors in training based at the practice.
The practice reception is open between 8.00am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Appointments are offered between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday.
The practice also offers pre-booked appointments only from 6.30pm to 8pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 8am to 12pm on four out of every five Saturdays. In addition, the practice offers appointments from 8am to 12pm on Sundays and bank holidays from a room based at Newark Hospital nearby. Patients can also book appointments for Monday evenings and one out of every five Saturdays at a nearby GP practice.
The practice has opted out of providing GP services to patients out of hours. During these times GP services are currently provided by Nottingham Emergency Medical Services (NEMS).