 Doctors
 Dr Alan Pearce MB.BS, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, DipIMC RCS(Ed)
Dr Pearce trained at St George's Hospital in London in 1984 and as a GP in Tunbridge Wells. He runs the child development checks in the surgery with Dr Grimston and is chief trouble-shooter for the IT of the practice. He also provides immediate medical care for the area in and around Hailsham through the local
BASICS
scheme, SIMCAS. At weekends he spends a lot of time as Chief Medical Officer for
BRSCC
at
Brands
Hatch. He is married with 2 boys.
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 Dr Paul Holmes MB.BS
Dr Holmes trained at the Royal London Hospital in 1981 and took his GP training in
Chelmsford. He is married with two boys.
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 Dr Alison Grimston MB.BS, BSc, MPhil, DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP
Dr Grimston finished her undergraduate training in London in 1994, having taken a research option at an earlier stage. She has a special interest in gynaecology and family planning, and is now working at Eastbourne District General Hospital on Friday afternoons in Mr Malak's urogynaecology clinic. She is married with 2 young children, aged 7 and 3. Also helps to run Child Development Checks
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Dr
Matt Jackson MB.BS,
BSc, MRCGP
Dr Jackson is our newest partner joining in late 2006. He trained in medicine at
University College London and after graduation he
worked in London and the South East. He trained as a GP locally in
Eastbourne and has worked in this
area since then.
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 Dr Sabina Spencer MA MB BChir DFFP
Dr Spencer qualified in Cambridge in 1991 and trained as a GP in Peterborough. After that she lived in New Zealand for 2 years working in gynaecology. She is married with two young sons.
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Practice Nurses
 Frances Staplehurst, Linda Elphick and Anne Crossey
Both of our nurses (Frances and Linda) are very experienced and have clinical responsibility for a number of areas including family planning, travel advice and vaccinations. We stock vaccines for travel to most areas of the world and the nurses can give advice on protecting yourself during your stay. We are also a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. You can make an appointment to see the nurses without needing to see the doctor first. Anne Crossey is our Health Care Assistant.
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Practice Manager
 Julie Brooker
Julie oversees the running of the practice. She is available to listen to your comments and assist you with any non-medical problems that you may have. We have provided a locked suggestion box near the front door for your comments if you prefer.
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Health Visitors
Our health visitors take care of the very young and the elderly with their families in the area. They visit every newborn baby when a few weeks old and with Dr. Pearce ensure that all developmental checks are satisfactory. They can be contacted on Hailsham 01323 446991. You can leave a message on their answering machine if they are out on visits.
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Midwife
Jo Easter
Jo is our midwife and cares for all women during and after their pregnancy. Please let your doctor know as soon as possible if you think that you may be pregnant. Ideally we would prefer to see you before your pregnancy to discuss making it as safe as possible.
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District Nurses
The district nurses provide nursing care to those who are unable to get to the surgery. This could be for example, for dressings after an operation or if someone needs support during a long illness. They can be contacted direct on Hailsham 01323 446987. If they are out visiting you can leave a message on their answering machine.
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Receptionists
 The friendly and helpful team ensure the smooth and efficient running of the patient reception . They do their best in what are sometimes difficult times. We are sure that you will find them always willing to help.
Left to right: Sue Nightingale (Deputy Practice Manager), Jenny Brooks, Sue Peacock, Julie Brooker (Practice Manager), Claire Wight, Tracy Heselden, Debbie Farmer.
Not in picture:
Barbara Hunt, Gill Collen, Debbie Farmer, Abygaile Smith, Alison
Waite
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Caretakers
It is down to Peter and
Colvin Cleaners that the surgery is always kept in the best condition. They maintain all aspects of the surgery, keeping it a pleasant place for both staff and patients alike.
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