Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Medical Partner in Marple
Marple Cottage Surgery has been serving the healthcare needs of Marple and surrounding areas since 2003. Our practice combines extensive medical expertise with a commitment to personalized patient care, offering comprehensive services ranging from routine check-ups to specialized treatments. Our team of experienced GPs, nurses, and healthcare professionals delivers evidence-based care while maintaining strong community connections.We prioritize patient education, preventive care, and accessibility through extended opening hours and online services. Our facilities meet modern healthcare standards with disabled access, digital prescription systems, and integrated out-of-hours support. We maintain partnerships with local specialists and NHS services to ensure seamless care coordination for our 10,700+ registered patients.
Services
General Practice
Antenatal Care
Vaccinations
Chronic Disease Management
Minor Surgery
Health Checks
Prescription Services
Mental Health Support
Travel Medicine
Physiotherapy Referrals
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience across our GP partnership team
- Our practice provides same-day appointments for urgent needs
- We maintain CQC-registered facilities with modern medical technology
- Our team includes specialists in women's health and long-term conditions
- We offer extended hours including Saturday morning appointments
Associations and certifications
- Military Veteran Accredited Practice
What people say
Excellent staff
Prompt appointments
Comprehensive care
Professional team
Accessible services
Services
General Practice
Our core general practice services provide comprehensive primary healthcare through experienced GPs. We offer routine consultations, chronic condition management, and preventive care for all ages. Patients benefit from same-day appointments for urgent needs and continuity of care through registered GP assignments.
Antenatal Care
Specialist midwifery-led antenatal services include regular check-ups, health monitoring, and birth planning. Our midwives provide personalized care throughout pregnancy, with access to specialist support when required. We maintain close coordination with hospital maternity services for seamless care transitions.
Vaccinations
We deliver NHS vaccination programmes including annual flu jabs, childhood immunisations, and travel vaccines. Our clinics follow strict safety protocols with pre-vaccination consultations to assess suitability and address patient concerns, ensuring compliance with national health guidelines.
Chronic Disease Management
Specialist clinics manage conditions like diabetes, asthma, and hypertension through regular monitoring and tailored treatment plans. Our multidisciplinary approach combines GP expertise with nurse-led support programmes, focusing on patient education and self-management techniques to improve quality of life.
Minor Surgery
Our minor surgery clinic handles procedures like skin lesion removals and joint injections under local anaesthetic. Consultants maintain enhanced surgical skills through regular training updates, ensuring safe, efficient treatment with minimal waiting times compared to hospital outpatient departments.
People
Johan Taylor
Managing Partner
With over 20 years' experience in healthcare management, Johan Taylor leads practice operations after transitioning from legal and corporate sectors. He ensures efficient service delivery while maintaining compliance with NHS standards and regulatory requirements.
Dr Maher Al-Ausi
GP Partner
Dr Al-Ausi qualified in Manchester and holds surgical expertise alongside general practice qualifications. He specialises in vasectomy procedures and maintains particular interests in men's health, combining clinical excellence with patient-centred communication.
Dr Samantha Wise
GP Partner
A Nottingham medical graduate since 2007, Dr Wise brings international healthcare perspective from New York training. She focuses on patient education and preventive medicine, with special interests in dermatology and women's health services.
Catherine Jackson
Nurse Practitioner
With 25+ years' experience including critical care and general practice, Catherine provides advanced nursing care. Her expertise covers complex wound management and chronic disease monitoring, supported by ongoing professional development in primary healthcare.
Julie Holowko
Community Midwife
As lead midwife for Marple Cottage Surgery, Julie delivers comprehensive antenatal care across Stockport. She coordinates maternity services with hospital teams, ensuring continuity of care while supporting normal birth choices through evidence-based practice.
Questions
How do I register with Marple Cottage Surgery?
Complete online registration via NHS App or contact our reception team with proof of address and ID to join our open patient list.
What services require advance booking?
Non-urgent consultations, specialist clinics, and certain diagnostic tests require prior appointment scheduling through our online system or phone lines.
How can I request repeat prescriptions?
Use NHS App, Patient Access portal, or contact reception directly during opening hours for medication requests requiring no clinical review.
What happens outside normal hours?
Contact NHS111 for urgent medical needs between 6:30pm-8:00am weekdays and weekends. Life-threatening emergencies require immediate 999 calls.
Are home visits available?
Home visits are assessed by clinical need through telephone triage. Our out-of-hours service may arrange visits when patients cannot attend the surgery.
How do I access medical records?
Register for NHS App or Patient Access to view electronic records. Formal requests for physical records require written application under Data Protection Act guidelines.
