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Your Trusted GP Practice in Loughborough
Pinfold Medical Practice has served the Loughborough community with comprehensive healthcare services for many years. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing patient-centred care across all age groups. We operate an advanced access appointment system to ensure timely consultations while maintaining the quality of patient interactions. Our services include general consultations, vaccinations, chronic disease management, and emergency care referrals through NHS 111. We prioritise digital accessibility with online booking systems and prescription management tools.Our practice actively engages with the community through patient participation groups and regular health awareness initiatives. We maintain strict professional standards through continuous staff training and adherence to NHS guidelines. Our extended access appointments accommodate patients requiring care outside standard hours across West Leicestershire. We collaborate with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless referrals and specialist care when needed. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our structured approach to patient feedback and service improvement initiatives.
Services
General Consultations
Vaccinations
Prescription Management
Chronic Disease Care
Emergency Referrals
Health Screenings
Travel Vaccinations
Women's Health
Mental Health Support
Minor Injuries Care
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day telephone consultations for non-urgent medical advice
- Our extended access appointments cover early mornings, evenings and weekends
- We provide specialist chronic disease management programmes
- Our online booking system enables 24/7 appointment management
- We maintain strict quality standards through regular clinical audits
What people say
Excellent appointment access
Knowledgeable medical staff
Comprehensive health checks
Effective online systems
Responsive emergency referrals
Services
General Consultations
Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive medical consultations for patients of all ages. We offer both in-person and telephone appointments with flexible scheduling options. Our doctors specialise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of health conditions while maintaining continuity of care for regular patients.
Vaccinations
We deliver complete vaccination programmes including routine childhood immunisations and adult booster shots. Our practice offers seasonal flu jabs and travel vaccinations with expert risk assessment. All vaccinations are administered by qualified healthcare professionals following strict safety protocols.
Prescription Management
Our team handles prescription requests with electronic prescriptions sent directly to nominated pharmacies. We provide medication reviews and offer online prescription ordering for convenience. Repeat prescriptions are carefully monitored to ensure patient safety and appropriate medication use.
Chronic Disease Care
We specialise in managing chronic illnesses through structured care programmes. Our practice offers regular health checks for conditions like diabetes, asthma and hypertension. We provide personalised care plans and coordinate specialist referrals when required for comprehensive disease management.
Emergency Referrals
For critical medical situations, we provide immediate telephone triage and emergency referrals. Our practice coordinates with NHS 111 and local ambulance services for after-hours emergencies. We maintain clear protocols for urgent home visits and acute medical assessments during operating hours.
People
Dr I Brockhurst
GP Partner
Experienced general practitioner with specialist interest in chronic disease management and patient education. Committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare through evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Dr J Brunskill
GP Partner
Dedicated GP with expertise in mental health services and preventive medicine. Actively involved in medical training and practice quality improvement initiatives while maintaining a patient-centred approach to care delivery.
Claire Thompson
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Lead nurse practitioner specialising in emergency care and minor illness management. Provides expert clinical assessments for acute conditions while mentoring nursing staff in best practice care delivery.
Sophie Howlin
Business Manager
Practice operations manager overseeing administrative functions and service delivery optimisation. Focuses on improving patient access and implementing digital healthcare solutions while maintaining NHS compliance standards.
Walter
Paramedic
Emergency care specialist providing acute symptom assessments and cardiovascular health evaluations. Offers expert triage services for urgent medical concerns while collaborating with GP teams for comprehensive patient care.
Questions
How can I register as a new patient?
Complete our online registration form or visit reception with photo ID and proof of address. We accept NHS patients within our Loughborough catchment area.
What appointment options are available?
We offer same-day telephone consultations, advance bookings up to four weeks ahead, and extended access appointments in evenings and weekends across West Leicestershire.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use our online prescription service, eConsult platform, or submit completed forms at reception. Allow 48 hours for processing excluding weekends and bank holidays.
What services do you offer for chronic conditions?
We provide structured care programmes for diabetes, asthma, hypertension and other chronic illnesses including regular health checks and personalised care plans.
How does emergency care work?
For urgent medical needs outside operating hours, contact NHS 111. During practice hours, call us before 10:30am for home visit requests or acute symptom assessments.
Can I access medical records online?
Our Patient Access system allows online appointment booking and prescription requests. For full medical records access, please contact reception to discuss appropriate arrangements.
