Our staff have evolved over many years. Those who were unable to cope with trying to do 3 things at once while being constantly interrupted, and having to stand for hours at a time with no rest - have gone to do something easier  - like joining the SAS!  The receptionists that remain have to have the knowledge of an encyclopedia, the cheerfullness of Terry Wogan, and the patience of a saint (to put up with the doctors). 

The doctors - on the other hand- are a pretty grumpy lot, so be careful about asking for a dodgy sick note, or prescription after the dog ate your pills. Here are some hints to help you cope with them. 

Dr Andrew Whitaker qualified from Manchester in 1980.  He belongs to a seriously medical family, and likes doing little operations and freezing warts off. He is a keen triathlete. Health warning! Do not try and keep up with him on a cycle!

Dr Ted Willis qualified from Cambridge in 1979. He also belongs to a seriously medical family, and likes doing vasectomy (male sterilisation operations) and does most of these ops for the Scunthorpe area. He also does joint injections - especially for shoulder and knee problems, and does contraceptive implants. If you notice that he is mildly crippled - it is a fair bet that an extreme sport is to blame - possibly kitesurfing. 

Dr Val Cowan has worked at the Bridge Street Surgery for 23 years. She has a particular interest in complementary therapies and has practised craniosacral therapy and energy healing over the last 12 years. She is presently studying astrology. 

Dr Benedicte Iuel comes from  a long line of farmers with not a doctor in sight. She qualified from Copenhagen University in 1983, and worked in South Africa for a while so she is difficult to shock.  She is interested in paediatrics and runs the child health clinics. She also does family planning including fitting coils. She competes at a high level at Dressage (riding a horse round a small square doing prancy things). She is slightly deaf and finds people who mumble rather irritating. 

Dr Bridget Grant qualified from Leicester in 1980. She deals with womens problems and fits Contraceptive Coils. Do not try and discuss the latest episode of a TV soap,or in fact any TV programme, as she will not have watched it.