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 8RBMill Street Medical Centre
Mill Street
St Helens
WA10 2BD - Contact Details
Secretary to Dr T Tchikhiavea
Newton Hospital
Telephone: 0151 290 4635
(Wednesday to Friday from 8.30am-5pm)
Textphone: 18001 0151 290 4635
Secretary to Dr S Hargreaves
Mill Street Medical Centre
Telephone: 01744 624810
(Tuesday to Friday from 9am to 5pm)
Textphone: 18001 01744 624810For all appointment queries for all GPSI services - Shirley Davies 0151 290 4624
- Relevant Leaflets/Documents/Links
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 - 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 01st June 2022
