Our Services A - Z - Dermatology GP with Extended Roles (GPwER)
About the service
The overall aim of the Dermatology GP with Extended Roles (GPwER) service is to provide local, high quality care for patients suffering from a vast range of dermatological conditions.
The Dermatology service provides diagnosis, treatment and management of these conditions with a focus on triage, clinical assessment and patient self-help guidance. The service also provides advice and education and training for clinical colleagues.
Referral is by own GP or Clinician for any person, adult or child who is registered with a St Helens GP.
- About the Team
Our team of friendly, highly professional GPs with Extended Roles (GPwER) in dermatology, nurses and secretaries work holistically to provide high quality personalised care.
- Location
Newton Hospital
Bradlegh Road
Newton-Le-Willows
Merseyside
WA12 8RB - Contact Details
Secretary to Dr T Tchikhiavea
Newton Hospital
Telephone: 0151 290 4833
(Wednesday to Friday from 8.30am-5pm)
Textphone: 18001 0151 290 4635For all appointment queries for all GPSI services - 0151 290 4622 / 4624
- Relevant Leaflets/Documents/Links
Title - Conventional photodynamic therapy
Description - Conventional photodynamic therapy is a modern, effective treatment for certain types of pre-cancerous skin lesions such as actinic keratosis and Bowens disease, as well as selected non-melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas. The treatment involves applying a light sensitive cream to the lesion and 3 hours later, shining a red light onto this area. The light and cream together create a chemical reaction to target and destroy the abnormal cells only, leaving heathy skin unharmed.Title - Phototherapy Oral (systemic) PUVA
Description - PUVA is the name of a treatment for certain skin conditions and stands for the use of a Psoralen drug in combination with Ultra Violet A light. The drug must be combined with exposure to the light for treatment to be effective. The Psoralen tablets are usually taken two hours before exposure to the UVA light. The tablets should not be taken on an empty stomach but with a light meal or snack. The amount of tablets taken depends on your body weight. Psoralen makes the eyes sensitive to light for some hours. After taking tablets, suitable glasses, which protect the eyes from UVA light must be worn for 24 hours. These will be provided.Title - PUVA – Psoralen Drug in combination with Ultra Violet A Light (Treatment of skin conditions)
Description - Puva is the name of a treatment for certain skin conditions and stands for the use of a Psoralen drug in combination with Ultra Violet A light. The drug must be combined with exposure to the light for treatment to be effective. The Psoralen tablets are usually taken two hours before exposure to the UVA light. The tablets should not be taken on an empty stomach but with a light meal or snack. The amount of tablets taken depends on your body weight. Psoralen makes the eyes sensitive to light for some hours. After taking tablets, suitable glasses, which protect the eyes from UVA light must be worn for 24 hours. These will be provided.Title - Teledermatology Service
Description - Your local GP practice has referred you urgently to the Dermatology service at Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL), in order to get a specialist opinion relating to your skin problem. You are being referred because of your symptoms in order to rule out skin cancer, and to ensure that you are assessed, investigated, and, if necessary, treated as quickly as possible. It is normal to worry when you are referred urgently. Most patients referred in this way are not found to have cancer. This information sheet is to explain how the service works and how you will be kept informed of the outcome.Title - What you need to know about your minor operation
Description - A minor operation is a small surgical procedure. Your doctor has arranged for you to have this so we can remove something from your skin or to find out why your skin looks or is behaving differently. Because it is only a small procedure, you do not have to be put to sleep and can go home the same day. You will be looked after by our lovely team of doctors and nurses and you can also bring a grown up with you.
Page last updated on 11th February 2025
