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28/6/07 Au Revoir Laura

We wish Laura Douglass all the best as she leaves us to concentrate on her career in accountancy.

27/6/07 Dr Cornwell Leaving

We are sorry to announce that due to an impending move to the South of England Dr Cornwell will unfortunately not be returning to the Station House Dental Practice.

Her patients will have their care provided by either Dr Amanda Dixon or Dr Paul Dixon and we trust that this will prove acceptable.

We appreciate a change of dentist can be unsettling and we will of course do all that we can to smooth the transition.

If you have any preference as to which dentist you wish to see or any other queries, please contact reception who will be happy to discuss all possible options.

4/5/07 Congratulations *2

Congratulations to Vicky and Lee on the birth of Ruby Lois

26/3/07 Congratulations

Congratulations to Jennifer Cornwell on the birth of Bethaney Rose on Friday 23/3/07

21/3/07 Maternity *2

Vicky Ryan has left on maternity.

6/02/07 Maternity 

As some patients may be aware Dr Cornwell is expecting. She will be leaving on maternity on friday 16th march. Dr Amanda Dixon will be providing extra sessions to arrange cover for her patients. Dr Cornwell hopes to be returning by September 2007.

6/12/06 Au Revoir

We are sorry that due to commitments studying for her further training Rebecca will be leaving at christmas, though she may provide occasional cover if required

6/11/06 Congratulations

Congratulations to Vicky who has passed her Dental Health Educator post registration Qualification. This means she can now join Debs in providing help to our patients in keeping their mouths healthy.

9/10/06 New Nurse

We welcome Stephanie Renshaw who joins us as a part time dental nurse having previously worked at Pendlebury Court as a care assistant and in the Army Medical Corps where she gained some dental experience. 

10/9/06 Welcome Back

We welcome back Rebecca Teasdale who returns to us from a practice in Marple. She has recently gained her Dental Radiography Certificate enabling her to take x-rays.

8/5/06 Change in nurses

Alex has left to move back down south.  We welcome Sarah Brocklehurst to replace her.

10/05/06 Capacity for NHS internal transfer 

We are currently able to accept the transfer of patients registered under the NHS at 31st March 2006, to Dr Paul Dixon. This includes patients who were registered then with Dr Bates or Dr Cornwell.

2/05/06 Change in nurses

We are sorry to announce that Audrey is leaving us to be a receptionist at Manor House medical practice. However we are happy to welcome Clare Draper back  to replace her.

1/04/06 NHS Funding

Contrary to information in the local press, and from Tameside and Glossop PCT we have not received any more funding since Dr Bates and Dr Cornwell informed them of their decision regarding the new NHS contract. The NHS funding for Station House Dental Practice is substantially less this financial year than last.

Despite this we are hoping to be able to offer capacity in the next few months within the NHS for patients who used to see Dr Cornwell and Dr Bates who wish to see another dentist at the practice.

When this is possible we will place a notice on this page; on the notice boards at the practice, including in the Porch and will inform PALS.

13/03/06 Patients Drs Tamplin, Needham, Hall, Dixon and Dixon

A letter has been sent 11th March outlining our intention to continue seeing existing patients under the NHS. It also gives details of our Station House Dental Plans for patients who may wish to use them. If you wish to be seen under the NHS then no reply is required. Please click here for more information

13/02/06  URGENT   Exempt Adults and Children patients Dr Bates and Dr Cornwell

We would like to provide an NHS service for Children and Exempt adults from 1st April, despite our concerns regarding the new NHS dental contract. However we have received notification that Tameside and Glossop PCT will not allow this after our letter went to print. 

If you are as unhappy with this decision as we are please contact:-

 

Ian McCrae

Chair  Tameside & Glossop PCT

New Century House

Progress Way

Denton

M34 2GP

0161 304 5300

m.hyde@nhs.net

03/02/06 Patients of Dr Bates and Dr Cornwell

As you may be aware substantial changes are occurring in NHS dentistry. The Government is changing the way dentists work, and are paid. They are also changing how patients pay for NHS treatment and cancelling all NHS registration from 31/3/06. Having evaluated these and other changes Dr Bates and Dr Cornwell have concluded the best way they can provide and improve on the quality of care is outside the NHS. Please click here for more information.

The other Dentists will continue to see their existing NHS patients only for the time being. Please click here for more information

03/01/06  Station House Dental Care Plans

We are pleased to announce our Dental Care Plans - our own membership scheme, for maintenance and prevention that keeps the standard of dental health high and minimises the cost to you.  For more details click Here

09/12/05  Best Wishes to Yvonne

Yvonne leaves us to work at Simmondley Dental Practice

20/11/05  New Nurses

We welcome Laura Douglass and Alex Satchell to the staff

15/11/05  Good luck to Lesa

Lesa Rowlands leaves us for a practice in Stockport nearer to her future marital home.

7/10/05 More Building Work

We are making further alterations upstairs to create a first floor stores and sterilisation area, and space to relocate a treatment room. 

19/05/05 Building Work

We will be making some alterations to the first floor, to create an upstairs toilet facility, and to relocate the staffroom. Apologies for any inconvenience caused during the changes.

16/05/05 New Nurse

We welcome Victoria Ryan, an experienced dental nurse who joins us after moving to Glossop. She has previously worked with Dr Tariq Idrees in Manchester.

3/05/05 Natalie

We are sorry that Natalie will be leaving us to train as a nurse in Chester. we wish her well for a successful new career

3/05/05 Lisa Taylor

We welcome Lisa Taylor who is joining the practice later this month as a dental nurse

18/04/05 Dr Paul Dixon

We are pleased to announce that Amanda's husband Paul will be starting as a full time dentist in July. He joins us from a practice in Stockport.

10/04/05 Hello and Goodbye

We say good bye to Diane who leaves the practice, and hello to Keeley Horrocks

 16/02/05 Tariq Idrees Leaving

Dr Idrees is leaving due to increased commitments at his other practice. Dr Dixon will be doing a further session to see his patients.

8/10/04 Water Cooler

We have installed a water cooler in the downstairs patients lounge. Please help yourself to water if required. The Blue button is chilled water, the White is at room temperature.

7/10/04 New Nurses

We welcome two new nurses to the practice. Cathy Elton joins us later this month from Tesco. Lesa Rowbottom starts in November joining us from Swarski Crystal in Manchester.

29/09/04 New Receptionist

We are pleased to welcome Diane Payne to the practice as a full time receptionist, a role she previously had at Ferro Molloy.

24/09/04 More Changes

We are sorry to announce Clare and Rebecca are leaving the practice. Clare is leaving to take up a position as a care assistant. Rebecca is leaving to take up a DSA job at a private practice in Marple.

15/09/04 Allison is promoted

Allison has been promoted to practice manager, and will be helping to run the practice in addition to continuing her nursing role with Dr Bates.

12/09/04  Deborah Weaver Moving

We are sorry to inform you that Deborah is leaving due to moving out of the area We wish her well and thank her for her work as Practice Manager and Dental nurse over the years.

12/05/04  Dr Easson Leaving

We are sorry to announce that Dr Easson is leaving the practice. He is touring Australia, then returning to work at Manchester Dental Hospital. His patients will be treated by Drs' Needham, Cornwell, Dixon, Idrees and Hall who will be working extra sessions. Dr Cornwell will be moving back upstairs to her old treatment room.

10/05/04 NVQ 3 Dental Nursing

Congratulations to Anne-Marie on passing her NVQ 3 which entitles her to be a Registered Dental Nurse

02/01/04 Gemma Hodgson leaves 

Gemma leaves to start a new career with BUPA

20/12/03 Welcome to Audrey

We welcome Audrey Reader to the practice as a Dental Nurse, she will be replacing Gemma who leaves shortly.

11/11/03  Dr Idrees to return

Dr Idrees will be returning to work Tuesdays from 25th November, plus occasional sessions at other times. He has recently completed his MFDS after a year as a house officer at Leeds dental Hospital.

20/10/03  Building Work

Please bear with us during November / December as we install a new treatment room upstairs. Dr Justin Hall will be working in here from January 2004. Patients of Dr Hall who may find it difficult to get up stairs should discuss options with reception staff.

20/10/03 Wanderer Returns!

We are happy to announce that Jennifer Cornwell is returning on the 12th January 2004, and Clare will be increasing sessions to nurse for her.

01/08/03 Welcome back

We welcome Clare back to the practice, providing cover for long term sickness and Mondays.

06/06/03 Liverpool Dentist

We welcome Dr. Christopher Needham to the practice. He joins us from Liverpool Dental Hospital. He is no stranger to the area having been brought up in Stalybridge. Dr. Needham will be seeing new patients, and any existing patients wishing to transfer.

13/05/03 Brownies arrive

We welcome 1st Hollingworth Brownies to the practice. They held their meeting at the practice today as part of National Smile Week. They played games, had tooth brushing demonstrations, tried different healthy snacks and tried being Dentist and Nurse. (Thanks to Deborah Revesz for organizing it)

26/02/03 Goodbye and Welcome Back!

We wish Clare well as she leaves us to have more time as a Mum. We welcome back Deborah Revesz who will be re-joining us from April.

04/01/03 Moving Far a field!

We wish Jacqueline Purvis well as she leaves us to hopefully take up a post in New Zealand. Amanda Dixon will be taking over the care of her patients.

4/12/2002 Tale of Two Gemmas'

We wish Gemma all the best as she leaves us to join her boyfriends business. And we welcome Gemma Hodgson who joins us having worked at two practices in Stockport previously

29/11/2002 New Nurse

We welcome Yvonne Carter to the practice, she joins us part time from Tesco

11/11/2002 More New Dentists

We welcome Dr Eric Easson and Dr Amanda Dixon.

Dr Easson will be taking over Dr Cornwells patients. He has previously worked at practices in Derbyshire and Cheshire. He will be working three days from 2nd December 2002, and full time from 2nd January 2003

Dr Dixon will be working part time from January 7th 2003. She qualified in 1993 and has been working in Irlam for the last eight years.

1/11/2002 Bon Voyage to Jennifer Cornwell

We wish Jennifer all the best as she sets off on a twelve month world tour in January 2003

10/08/2002 Au revoir to Dr O'Malley

We say goodbye to Dr O'Malley, who leaves us for a position more convenient to link with his computing commitments. Dr Purvis will be increasing her sessions to take care of his patients.

04/07/2002 We Welcome Dr Justin Hall

We welcome Dr Justin Hall to the practice, who was previously at Manchester Dental Hospital. He will be taking over Dr Idrees' list from early August.

15/06/2002 Dr Idrees gets Post at Leeds Dental Hospital

Congratulations to Dr Idrees who has succesfully applied for one of the few restorative GPT positions in the country.

03/04/2002 Welcome to Gemma Dearden

We welcome Gemma to the practice as a Dental Nurse

22/03/2002 Best Wishes and well Done to Stacey

She leaves us to be a Practice Manager at a practice in Poynton

06/03/2002 Au Revoir Joanna

Joanna has decided not to return at present after maternity leave, but may occasionally be seen providing cover!

18/01/2002 Congratulations Joanna

Congratulations to Joanna on the birth of her daughter Philippa

12/10/2001 Changes as Dr McGarr leaves

Dr Cornwell will be taking over the treatment room on the first floor from 12/11/2001.Any patients who may have difficulties with the stairs should mention this when booking appointments.

Dr O'Malley and Dr Purvis will be working from Dr Cornwell's room and taking over care for Dr McGarr's patients. Dr O'Malley on Mondays and Wednesdays and Dr Purvis Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

12/10/2001 Welcome to Jacqueline Purvis

Dr Jacqueline Purvis joins us in November, working three days a week. She qualified from Sheffield in 1986, and has worked at a number of practices in Derbyshire.

12/10/2001 Goodbye and best wishes to Antony McGarr

Dr McGarr will be leaving us in November when he gets married. Patients will be transferred to Dr Jacqueline Purvis, who joins the practice on 13th November, and Dr Philip O'Malley.

2/10/2001 Welcome to Stacey Brown

Stacey joins us, having previously worked for a number of years in Rotherham

26/9/2001 Welcome to Jayne McBeth

Jayne starts with us as a Dental Nurse

21/9/2001 Congratulations and Goodbye

We wish Deborah Revesz well as she starts a new job of Oral Health Promotion with West Pennine Community Dental Services.

9/8/2001 Welcome to Tariq Idrees

Dr Idrees has now started work at the practice

                    Change of Rooms

Dr McGarr is now working from the new treatment room on the first floor. Patients who may find climbing the stairs difficult should mention this on booking appointments so that we can arrange for him to see you in one of the ground floor rooms.

3/7/2001  Congratulations to Rebecca and Allison

They have both passed their Dental Nurse examination which will allow them to be Registered Dental Nurses.

21/6/2001 New Dental Nurse to start

Natalie Wright is to join the practice starting on 26/6/2001 

8/6/2001  A further Dentist is appointed to start at the practice in August 2001

Tariq Idrees has been appointed from a record number of applicants to start work at the practice in August 2001. He qualified at Manchester University. He will be working in the room currently used by Dr. McGarr, who will be occupying the new treatment room being prepared above Dr. Bates' room.

22/5/2001 Expansion begins

Work is starting on converting the flat above the practice into an extension of our existing premises. The stairs currently blocked off will be opened up, and services laid to the upstairs rooms. Initially we will have one further treatment room, which Dr McGarr will be using, a staff room and staff kitchen facilities.

2/4/2001 Goodbye!

Best wishes to Deborah Ireland, who has decided not to return after the birth of her daughter Lucy