Dr Michael P Houghton MA MRCP FRCGP (male) qualified at Cambridge University in 1978 and came to Stretton in 1988. As well as his work at Brookside Surgery, Dr Houghton works one day a week at Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry in the Emergency Assessment Unit.

Dr Kay Bridgeman MB ChB MRCGP (female) qualified from Birmingham University in 1991 and joined the practice in 1997. Dr Bridgeman works part time (2 days a week), her special interests are Women's Health and Paediatrics and she oversees our Well Baby Clinic.

Rosemary Edgar RGN (Practice Nurse) joined the practice in 1999. Rosie is a Specialist Practitioner Nurse and holds qualifications in Family Planning, Asthma Care, Diabetes and Nurse Triaging. Rosie works closely with the doctors in the care of patients' long term conditions such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure. She has a particular interest in women's health and is available for cervical smears, family planning and sexual health advice.

Patricia Ditchfield RGN (Practice Nurse) the newest member of the team, Pat has a wealth of experience in hospital nursing and has now turned this to good use within the Practice. Pat is available for vaccinations, ear syringing, blood pressure monitoring and healthy living advice. She is undertaking a diploma in Respiratory Care and is assisting the GPs in the assessment and care of our patients with asthma and COPD.

Helen James, our Midwife, sees all our pregnant ladies for their routine antenatal care and looks after them for the first few weeks after delivery. She holds her clinic on Monday afternoons.

Claire Hilliard is our Health Visitor and offers care and advice to families with children aged under 5. She is based at the Orchard Centre in Rugby but also holds a weekly clinic at the surgery on each Wednesday between 10.30 12.00

The District Nursing team work with the practice in the care of our housebound patients. They liaise closely with the doctors and the Practice Nurses

We have a Phlebotomist who comes from Warwick Hospital twice a week to take blood samples for testing on Tuesday 8.30 9.30 and Thursday 11.15 12.15

The Extended Team

Receptionists:- Jane, Marilyn, Pam and Sue are your first point of contact and will help with any queries you have and make appointments. They will help you as much as possible but cannot give any medical advice.

Dispensers:- Debbie Biddle, Lorraine Stapleton and Paula Colin supervise the medicines that the Doctors prescribe. Many medical conditions need monitoring and Julie and Tonya will inform you when a check up is due. They liaise each morning with the Doctors. Requests for repeat prescriptions should be made using your repeat request form or by phoning the dispensary on (024) 7654 5181

Secretary:- Tish Houghton, carries out administrative duties and arranges referrals to hospitals

The Management Team:- Madeleine Clark and Karen Rogers, are responsible for the administration of the practice and welcomes any comments you may have on the service you receive.