Mission Statement

 

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Castlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to provide high quality health care in a responsive,  supportive, courteous and caring manner. We will:

  • Provide a service which puts our 17,700 patients welfare at the heart of all we do
  • Strive to offer continuity of care.
  • Work within the framework of NHS Primary Care Services to provide professional medical, nursing and other services which meet the identified needs of patients.
  • Promote best practice through utilizing specialist expertise within the practice team, encouraging the continuous professional development of all members of the practice team.
  • Nurture a culture which is innovative, forward looking and adaptable.
  • Take into account the evidence provided by scientific and medical research in our treatment.

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Vision

Caring for wellbeing in body, mind, spirit and relationships

  • Conveying compassion in word and action.
  • Assessing and responding to needs.
  • Providing an appropriate range of services.
  • Maintaining a health promoting environment.

Respecting all

  • Showing courtesy.
  • Seeking to understand.
  • Treating all fairly.
  • Valuing each person as a unique individual.
  • Being especially supportive to the vulnerable.

Working as a team

  • Relating well within the team.
  • Communicating effectively.
  • Valuing the contribution of each team member.
  • Building a mutually supportive environment
  • Co-operating with other teams.
  • Encouraging responsible involvement by our patients.

Integrity

  • Speaking and acting truthfully
  • Being accountable for our actions

Learning and improving

  • Adapting to change
  • Invest in our people through training and development
  • Building on achievements
  • Developing our services
 

Our Aims & Objectives for 2022/2023

  • To improve access to services for patients through reducing waiting times and making it easier for patients to contact us, using new technology methods.
  • To endeavour to improve the overall health of our population through self-care campaigns and encouraging patients to make use of local services.
  • To improve the overall patient experience.
  • To look for new innovative ways of working, embracing change and developing new ideas to   improve services to patients.
  • Develop effective communications within teams and across the organisation.
  • Facilitate the education and development of our staff.
  • Provide a happy and healthy workplace.
  • Support training of future healthcare professionals to include nurses, medical students, FY2, GP registrars or those considering embarking on a future career within healthcare.
  • Continue to maintain our involvement with primary care research to improve outcomes for patient care.