The Neston Surgery

This is one of our predecessors from 1930. No, it is not Harold Wilson! Of course, he would not now be following our "No Smoking" policy and he would have to be booked into one of the Practice nurse clinics!

So far as we are aware, our practice is the oldest continuing general practice in England. It is thought to have originated towards the end of the 17th century, probably 1689 or 1690, the founder being Stephen Bond (1668-1713). Since then many doctors have come and gone in this practice. Until the mid-sixties when the Little Neston Cottage Hospital was still in existence, the doctors in this practice looked after their own patients in the hospital and most forms of major surgery were carried out. There was no such thing as a waiting list in those days! If an operation was needed, it was done with considerable skill by the senior partner who was a highly experienced surgeon. As with many things in life, changes come full circle as we do more surgical procedures in our treatment room.

In January 1992, we moved into our new surgery in Little Neston. This surgery was purpose-built to lend itself to modern general practice. There are six consulting rooms all on the ground floor for ease of access. We have provided a large treatment room so that more services such as minor surgery and treatment of minor accidents, vaccinations for children and adults and the running of specialised clinics can take place in an efficient and caring environment. We have tried to make the practice welcoming by providing a spacious and airy waiting area with patients' comfort in mind. We know that occassionally appointments may not run to time and have piped music so that your wait is a pleasant one.

Historically we have a great deal to live up to an it is our earnest desire to offer the best service we can now and in the future.