Caring and family-focused general practice a boon for new locals.
Moving from one area to another is a huge life decision. The need to re-organise so many things you would normally take for granted. One of the biggest decisions you will need to make is what doctor you will register with in your new area.
When Rebecca moved to Hoppers Crossing from Elwood, she needed to choose a doctor for her growing family.
Here’s what Rebecca had to say…
“I had had the same female GP for the 10 years whilst living in Elwood. She was fantastic. But to travel all that way to the doctors was just too much,” she says.
“I wanted to find a female GP – preferably bulk billed – that I could see for all my doctors’ appointments. Someone who I would feel comfortable with in regards to talking about anything health-wise”.
“Through my meetings with the reception and nursing staff at Hoppers Lane, they just love their GP clinic and workplace so much, I wanted to come and check it out. I’m glad I did.”
About Hoppers Lane General Practice
Hoppers Lane currently employs 13 full-time GPs, with a good mix of male and female doctors. These Doctors come with a variety of areas of speciality. This means that whatever your concern you can get booked in with someone who has a really in-depth knowledge in that field.
Open six years now, the vision, from the very beginning, was to create a special practice that focused on the little details.
The Practice Manager is Laura Paton. She says it is this focus on looking after families, from grandparents through to their grandchildren that makes working for Hoppers Lane General Practice so rewarding.
“There is a focus on care, on community, and on family. It makes you want to come to work in the morning”.
“Little extras such as looking after elderly patients (the practice holds morning teas regularly) makes it more fun. Sending cards to the families of newborns and even bereavement cards when a loved one passes are all details employed by Hoppers Lane GP. Follow up calls when things are tough can make all the difference. It is a genuine sentiment that people –including the staff—connect with”.
“I am sure, for our patients, it makes them feel cared for and that is what it is all about. We believe that Palliative care is just as important as medical care”.
Rebecca says she loves not only the location (it’s next to the local Mercy Hospital) but the myriad of health services offered all under one roof.
“Knowing I can do blood tests, manage maternity care with scans at Hoppers Lane GP is great. I can get X-rays and prescriptions, it makes healthcare all that much easier.”
The clinic also has an online booking service to save time. Just log in and select your favourite GP and then select an available time. The online service has logged over 700 online bookings every week since it was set up shortly after the opening six years ago.
“When you arrive at the clinic, there is a computer that you can check-in on and confirm your appointment. Then you just take a seat, knowing you’ll be seeing the doctor you want to see. At previous clinics, I’ve never had access to technology like that,” Rebecca says. “It is a comforting place to return to when you are unwell.”
Hoppers Lane General Practice Clinic, 242 Hoppers Lane, Werribee. Opens 8am-11pm Monday-Friday and 9am-5.30pm weekends and public holidays. Telephone: 8731 6500 or visit hopperslanegp.com.au
