17/04/2026
** Did you know? ** Your GP surgery isn’t just made up of GPs — it’s a whole team of highly skilled professionals.
Roles might include:
> Nurses – providing expert care and monitoring
> Pharmacists – reviewing medicines and giving safe prescribing advice
> Physiotherapists – supporting recovery and mobility
> Mental health workers – offering vital emotional support
> Care coordinators – helping you navigate services and stay connected
> Health Care Assistants (HCAs) – supporting clinical staff with observations, procedures, and patient care
> Dispenser – prepares and issues medicines accurately, providing advice and guidance to patients
> Dispensary Manager – oversees the dispensary, ensures prescriptions are processed safely, and manages the dispensing team
> Social prescribers – linking patients with community services and non-medical support
> Physician associates – working alongside GPs to assess, diagnose, and treat patients under supervision
> Occupational therapists - help people of all ages improve their ability to perform daily tasks and live more independently. They work with individuals who have physical, mental, or developmental challenges, creating personalised plans to build skills, adapt environments, and promote overall well-being.
> Practice managers – keeping the practice running smoothly, managing staff and services
> Medical support workers – assisting the team with clinical and administrative tasks
> Medicines Management – ensures that patients’ medications are used safely and effectively, reviewing prescriptions, preventing errors, and supporting optimal treatment
> and More....
When you contact your surgery, you may be directed to the professional best placed to help, giving you faster access to specialist care and advice.
It’s all about making sure every patient gets the right care, from the right person, at the right time. 💚💙
