The Studfall Partnership
Studfall Medical Centre
Studfall Court
Corby, NN17 1QP
Tel: 01536 401372

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

'A little too much drink' warning

Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

Health bodies reject NHS reforms

Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Weekend hospital admission fears

Research which suggests that patients are more likely to die in hospital if they are admitted at the weekend is backed up by a major study.

Poison arrest nurse loses appeal

A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.

PFI hospitals 'get bailout fund'

Seven English NHS hospital trusts with debts caused, in part, by PFI repayments are to have access to a £1.5bn government bailout fund.

Record 'legal highs detected'

A record number of potentially dangerous new legal highs were found in Europe last year, say doctors.

Legionella Britons die in Spain

Three British men die and three more people remain in hospital after contracting Legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Spain, a tour company says.

Watermelon 'is salmonella source'

A salmonella outbreak linked to watermelon has affected 35 people, killing one, in the UK since December, health experts have revealed.

Health Protection Agency

Current alert level: Level 3 - Cold Weather Action in one or more regions of England

There is a 100% probability of severe cold weather between 1000 on Monday and 1000 on Friday in parts of England.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

New Guidelines to Control Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in UK Hospitals Launched

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) together with the group A streptococcal (GAS) Working Group* has today launched new guidelines for the investigation, control and prevention of GAS infection in acute healthcare settings, including maternity units, in the UK.

Whooping cough cases increase

Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) reported to the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England and Wales have more than doubled from 421 cases in 2010 to 1040 in 2011. Increases in levels of whooping cough are seen every three to four years and figures in 2011 are in line with cases reported in the last peak year of 2008.

HPA publishes second migrant health report

The Health Protection Agency’s (HPA) second report on Migrant Health, and the first UK-wide report is published today.

Levels of norovirus within seasonal norms

Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted by contact with an infected person; by consuming contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The virus spreads rapidly in closed environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing and residential homes.

HPA warns winter sun seekers to seek protection from malaria

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding UK travellers visiting friends and family or taking winter sun holidays to ensure they take anti-malaria tablets when visiting countries where malaria is prevalent.

Welcome to The Studfall Partnership Website

Patient Notices

Patient Participation Group

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 10th April 2012.

Anyone who would like to be part of the Patient Participation Group please contact Sharon Bradshaw on 01536 401372 for more information.

We also have a virtual Patient Participation Group where we will contact you with surveys etc via email. If you would like to sign up for this please click "Sign up for our Patient group" on the left hand side of the home page.

Roadworks on Studfall Avenue.

The following roadworks will be taking place on Studfall Avenue in January 2012:

Tuesday 3rd Jan to Friday 6th Jan - a new zebra crossing will be installed between Dovedale Road and Darley Dale Road. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation during working hours.

Monday 9th Jan to Thursday 19th Jan resurfacing of Studfall Avenue. This will mean that parts of Studfall Avenue will not be accessible and diversions will be in place during working hours.

Working hours are 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Friday.

Buses will also be affected.

The GP Patient Survey results 2010

The Department of Health has recently published the results of its GP National Patient Survey which showed how satisfied patients were with the service they received between April 2010 and March 2011.

The Studfall Partnership is very proud to be the top rated GP Practice in the north of the county with a score of 98% for overall patient satisfaction. We are also the top rated practice in Corby for the second year running.

To see the results please click on "The GP Patient Survey 2010" tab on the left side of this page.

Training Practice

We are approved by the East Midlands Healthcare Workforce Deanery to train GP Registrars and Foundation doctors.

GP Registrars are qualified doctors who have chosen General Practice for their medical career and are required to do two years training in a GP practice.

Foundation doctors are qualified doctors who have not necessarily chosen General Practice for their medical career. They are required to do a four month placement in order to gain experience in General Practice.

We are also training medical students from Leicester University. They are supervised at all times and do not make patient management decisions on their own.

We acknowledge that some patients may prefer not to see a doctor in training, or a student and we will respect any concerns you may have. Please let a member of staff know if you do not wish to seen by a trainee or be seen by the doctor with a trainee present.

Extended Hours

We offer appointments from 6:30 to 7:30 on a Monday evening,

If you do not have an appointment the PCT are still responsible for your care out of hours and you will have to contact Northamptonshire Out of Hours service on 03336 664 664 for Emergencies and Home visits.

RESEARCH

The Studfall Partnership is now accredited as Research Ready by the Royal College of General Practitioners. We only participate in research that is approved and ethically cleared through the Primary Care Research Network which is part of the National Institute of Health Research.

We thank those patients who have consented to take part in the ongoing PACE study by Cambridge University which will help us improve care of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The information on this website is intended solely for patients of the practice and is not a substitute for personal advice from a GP.

You can find out information about medical conditions and diseases through our patient information leaflets as well as keep up to date with all the latest practice news and developments.

Further Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services