Healthcare Team

Carlin Conradie – Dietitian  

Carlin runs monthly clinics at the practice for any patient over 7 years old.  You can be referred by a GP or nurse to see Carlin.  

Dietitians are qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems.  They use up to date public health and scientific research on food health and disease which they translate in to practice guidance around lifestyle and food choices.

Kathy Capus – Memory Assessment Nurse

Kathy sees anyone worried about their memory and does not require any formal referral from a GP or nurse.  If you’re worried about your memory, just book an appointment directly with reception or online.

Mrs Harriet Mpanga – Social Prescriber

Many of our patients face issues of a non-medical nature which nonetheless affect their health and well-being.  The social prescribing service supports patients in addressing these needs.  We may refer patients to relevant community resources or we might provide advice and advocacy where this is possible.  We work with patients in tackling issues including but not restricted to: housing, welfare benefits, supportive care, loneliness, parenting, financial strain, employment, mobility, caring roles, bereavement and post-discharge care.  We also address the social needs of patients living with autism, ADHD, dementia and post-treatment cancer.  

Health Visitors

Sarah Edwards and Natalie Doherty are the health visitors linked to our practice.  You can contact them on 020 8408 8512 and ask for the Hook Health Visiting Team

Reviews
8 weeks with one of our nurses trained in developmental checks
11-12 month developmental review with the HV team
27 Month ASQ developmental Review with the HV team

Baby Clinics in Chessington
Please remember to bring your red book (the parent held record)
Tuesdays: 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm, Chessington Children’s Centre, Buckland Road, Chessington, KT9 1JE
Thursdays: 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm, Merritt Medical Centre, Merritt Gardens, KT9 2GY
Fridays: 9.30 am to 11.00 am, Merritt Medical Centre, Merritt Gardens, KT9 2GY
For further information regarding these clinics, please contact the Hook Health Visiting Team.

Recommended Weighing
Every 1-2 weeks for the first 4-6 weeks - Monthly up to 3 months unless requested otherwise by a health professional - Then at 6 months, one year, and yearly thereafter unless requested otherwise by a health professional 

Recommended Length Measure
At birth, 6 weeks, 1 year, and yearly thereafter
A ’Birth to Five’ Booklet can be found on the Department of Health website under publications