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Your Trusted GP Practice in Blackpool
Arnold Medical Centre has been serving the Blackpool community with comprehensive healthcare services since its establishment. Our team of experienced GPs, including Dr Manish Raut, Dr Parvathi Shajil, and Dr Biparna Belbase Dhungana, delivers expert medical care supported by a dedicated pharmacy and nursing team. We offer a wide range of services from routine check-ups to urgent appointments, with a focus on patient-centred care and accessibility. Our practice is equipped with modern facilities including disabled access, online appointment systems, and prescription management tools. As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice, we demonstrate our commitment to providing tailored healthcare for armed forces veterans.The practice maintains strong partnerships with local pharmacies and NHS services to ensure seamless patient referrals and medication management. We prioritise patient confidentiality and data protection while offering transparent access to medical records and practice policies. Our team regularly participates in professional development to maintain high clinical standards, evidenced by our Quality Teaching Practice Gold award. Through initiatives like the Friends and Family Test, we continuously seek patient feedback to improve our services. Arnold Medical Centre remains dedicated to fostering trust and long-term relationships with patients across all age groups and healthcare needs.
Services
General Consultations
Prescription Management
Urgent Appointments
Chronic Disease Monitoring
Vaccination Programmes
Veteran Healthcare
Online Services
Home Visits
Pharmacy Support
Patient Education
Highlights and features
- We have experienced GPs with extensive NHS qualifications and specialist accreditations
- Our practice offers 24/7 emergency medical access through NHS 111 integration
- We provide online appointment booking and prescription management systems
- Our team includes specialist practice pharmacists and chronic disease experts
- We maintain Veteran Friendly Practice accreditation for armed forces healthcare needs
Associations and certifications
- Veteran Friendly GP Practice
Services
General Consultations
Our qualified GPs provide comprehensive medical consultations for patients of all ages. Services include diagnosis, treatment planning, and health monitoring with options for face-to-face, phone, or video consultations. We prioritise continuity of care while maintaining flexible appointment scheduling.
Prescription Management
We offer efficient prescription ordering through NHS online systems and in-person requests. Patients receive medication reviews, dosage guidance, and access to nominated pharmacy collections. Our practice pharmacists provide expert advice on medication usage and side effects.
Urgent Appointments
Urgent medical needs are addressed through priority appointments available Monday-Friday. Our triage system ensures appropriate clinical assessment by doctors, nurses, or health professionals for acute conditions requiring prompt attention.
Vaccination Programmes
We administer NHS vaccination programmes including annual flu jabs and COVID-19 boosters. Our team provides immunisation advice, travel vaccines, and childhood immunisation schedules while maintaining detailed vaccination records.
Veteran Healthcare
As a Veteran Friendly Practice, we offer tailored healthcare assessments and ongoing support for armed forces veterans. Our services include priority access, mental health support, and coordination with specialist veteran care networks.
People
Dr Manish Raut
GP
Dr Raut holds MBBS, MD, MRCP, and MRCGP qualifications with GMC number 6067467. He provides comprehensive general practice care with particular interests in chronic disease management and preventive medicine.
Dr Parvathi Shajil
GP
Dr Shajil has MRCGP, DRCOG, and DFSRH qualifications with GMC number 6032729. She specialises in women's health and family planning services while providing full-spectrum general practice care.
Dr Biparna Belbase Dhungana
GP
Dr Dhungana holds MBBS and MRCGP qualifications with GMC number 6116015. She focuses on holistic patient care with particular expertise in managing complex medical conditions in elderly patients.
Sarah Kinvig
Practice Manager
Sarah oversees practice operations with responsibility for staff management, service delivery, and patient experience improvements. She ensures compliance with NHS standards and regulatory requirements.
Jurgita
Practice Pharmacist
Our lead pharmacist provides medication reviews, prescription advice, and drug interaction assessments. She works closely with GPs to optimise patient medication regimens and ensure safe prescribing practices.
Questions
How can I book an urgent GP appointment?
Call us on 01253 204471 Monday-Friday during opening hours or visit the surgery directly for urgent medical needs.
What online services are available?
Order repeat prescriptions, book appointments, and access health records through your NHS account via the NHS website or app.
How do I request a sick note?
Use our online sick note request form or complete a paper form at the surgery during opening hours.
Are home visits available?
Yes, we provide home visits for housebound patients. Please call us before 10am on 01253 204471 to arrange.
What pharmacy services do you offer?
Our practice pharmacists provide medication reviews, prescription advice, and guidance on managing long-term conditions.
How can veterans access specialist care?
As a Veteran Friendly Practice, we offer priority access and tailored healthcare assessments for armed forces veterans.
Reviews (5)
Andrew Leigh
May 06, 2021
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Wasn't allowed inside , was told over an intercom to " hang about around the bins at the back and someone will let you in up some stairs and through a back door " this was on a freezing cold early morning appointment with the nurse , I also struggle with stairs !, was told I might have to wait as the nurse was with another patient.
Mark Pickering
Nov 14, 2019
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The doctor's are very rude and do not know how to treat people the staff at the front desk are very unprofessional and when I spoke to the manager and I put in my complaint she just laughed keep away from this surgery as not friendly and doctors are like sergeant Majors
Saskia Fernandez
Dec 27, 2018
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Excellent service as always promt appointments................. Nice staff nice chemist friendly reception can't fault it yet can allways get appointment excellent service friendly receptionists ....
Sidney Richardson
Dec 18, 2018
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I withdraw my previous review it turns out I was mistaken the long wait was if you need a routine appointment when we rang and said it was urgent we got one on the same day very good apologise for earlier error
Willow Melia
Dec 15, 2017
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The nurse lied told me my cholesterol level was perfect when I double checked the reading it was classed as above what it should be. The same nurse refused to give my partner a flu jab even though he has asthma and is on inhalers. Can't trust her at all.
