The Birchwood Medical Practice has seven GP Partners and holds an NHS General Medical Services contract to provide services to 10,400 registered patients.

It is a member Apex Primary Care Network working jointly with other local practices to offer services to the patient population, for example clinics outside normal practice opening hours.

"A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid."

Please use the link provided to Register a Carer. We can provide you with a care package, full of useful contacts and guidance that is available to you. 

The Birchwood Medical Practice was re-assessed and awarded the Carers Quality Award in July 2021.  If you are a Carer please tell us and receive a Carers Pack. Have a look at our Carers notice board which is kept up to date with useful advice and contacts.