Barton Lane Practice seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, and we have been doing so since 1892.
In response to COVID-19 we have made a range of changes to help care for you and our community at this time. Many appointments are now available by phone or video consultation. This helps keep you safe at home and helps us make sure that it is as safe as possible for people who need to see us face to face. You can also book phone and video appointments online. You can find out more about some of our changes below.
We’ve spread some things out to give you more space
We have …
- removed some chairs and spaced them further apart
- spread out our appointments times
- set up options for phone and video appointments
… so that when you visit us we can keep you as safe as possible
Updates on Telehealth
Phone and Video appointments are a great tool to help you get the care you need without coming into the practice. This helps us make sure the waiting room is as safe as possible for those who need something cared for face to face.
When you book a video appointment you will be sent an email close to your appointment with instructions on how to connect.
Do you have cold or flu symptoms?
Given the risk of COVID-19 to our community, we will be seeing everyone who has cold or flu symptoms with a video or phone appointment. Most of the time we will be able to care for you and organise any medications, tests or certificates you need without you needing to come into the practice.
So, if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or other flu like symptoms, book a phone or video appointment with one of our doctors today.
To keep up to date, you can sign up for emails
121 Johnston Street
(Tamwell Building, Ground floor) Tamworth, NSW 2340
Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 11:30am
For urgent medical concerns outside normal hours, please contact the on-call doctor on the after hours phone number. Charges may apply.
Ph: 02 67666166
Fax: 02 67666341
After hours on-call doctor: 0407 255 321
For all emergencies please call an ambulance on: 000
News
📢 Important Notice for Our Wonderful Patients 📢
📅 This Friday, the 1st of December, our practice will be closed from 10:00 AM for a special Team Development Day.
🛎️ Please be advised that our phone lines will be closed after 10:00 AM. For urgent matters, our Saturday walk-in clinic is open, with services available from 9:00 AM, on private fees only (no concession or bulk billing). 🏥💳
📲 In case of after-hours emergencies, please contact us at 0407 255 321.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this brief closure. We greatly appreciate you entrusting us with your care! 🙏🩺
Stay well and take care,
Your Tallowwood Health Team 💚
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🎉 A Year to Remember! 🌟
Today, our administration team comes together for some holiday joy and a sprinkle of Secret Santa magic at The View Cafe Restaurant🎅🎁 As we share laughter, gifts, and reflect on our achievements, challenges, and the bonds that make us a remarkable team, we're immensely grateful for our fantastic patients. 🙏 Your trust and interactions have enriched our journey. We've enjoyed every moment and are committed to enhancing your experience in the future. Here's to the joy of the season and the strength of our teamwork! 🥂🎄
Woohoo
A new team. ....?
In light of the increasing transmission of COVID-19 in NSW, we want to provide you with a friendly reminder about the simple things we can all do. 🌐 COVID-19 transmission is currently on the rise in NSW, reaching a moderate to high level of community spread. 📈 Are you doing everything you can to protect yourself and those around you?
Here are some simple yet effective steps to consider:
🏡 Stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms.
💉 Stay up-to-date with your recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.
🌳 Opt for outdoor gatherings where there's fresh air.
🧼 Regularly wash your hands using soap and water or hand sanitiser.
😷 Consider wearing a face mask, and be kind to those who choose to wear one.
ℹ️ For more detailed information on how you can protect yourself and others, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/protecting-yourself.
Let's come together as a community and contribute to keeping each other safe and healthy. ☺️✨
Stay well and take care,
Your Tallowwood Health Team 💚
Big news! 🙌🎉 As of November 1, 2023, Shingrix has joined the National Immunisation Program (NIP). This means that it is now available free of charge for individuals aged 65 and over, First Nations individuals aged 50 and above, and anyone aged 18 and older with certain immunocompromising conditions. 🗓️🥳
Shingrix is a vaccine designed to prevent herpes zoster, more commonly known as shingles. Herpes zoster is a painful viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. It typically presents as a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters, which can be not only painful but also quite debilitating, with symptoms typically lasting for a few weeks. Shingrix is considered highly effective in reducing the risk of herpes zoster and the development of this painful condition.
Shingrix is an inactivated vaccine that has replaced Zostavax. Zostavax is the live zoster vaccine that couldn't be given to immunocompromised individuals. 😷🦠
Shingrix involves two doses, spaced 2-6 months apart for those with normal immune systems (immunocompetent), or 1-2 months apart for those with significant immune system problems (immunocompromised). 💪💉
While you may experience some common side effects such as headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, muscle pain, fever, tiredness, and injection site reactions, the benefits far outweigh these temporary discomforts. 🤒🤕
If you've had Zostavax in the past, you can safely receive Shingrix a minimum of 12 months later (although a 5-year wait is necessary for the funded two-dose course of Shingrix). If you're eligible for NIP-Shingrix and have purchased your first dose but still need the second one, don't worry; it's accessible for free. 🆓👍
To book or if you’re unsure if Shingrix is right for you, please kindly give us a call at (02) 6766 6166. While we understand the eagerness to get vaccinated, please kindly bear with us as we do our best to make the vaccine available to everyone as soon as possible. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated as we may encounter potential stock shortages. Your health and well-being have always been our priority. 📞🥰
For more information about Shingrix and herpes zoster, visit www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/shingles-herpes-zoster-immunisation-service. Stay informed and stay healthy! 💪🏥
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Happy Thursday. 🎃👻🧙.
A little late for Halloween but something lighthearted for the end of the workday. Comment below if we need a return of the Thursday dad jokes. Dr Daniel Rankmore.
Definitely Daniel!!!
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New Patients
At present Barton Lane Practice is experiencing an increased demand for appointments. As such, we do not currently have any GPs who are able to take on new patients at this time. We will continue to review our availability and hope to be able to take on new patients again soon.
Billing Information
Our goal is to provide you with high quality, comprehensive health care. As such we do not bulk bill as we cannot maintain our standard of medical care on the rebate available.
However, we do provide medical care for concession card holders at a discounted rate.
We also seek to provide care in innovative ways for people with a range of complex and chronic health care conditions. We are able to run many specific services for a range of common chronic health issues with little or no out of pocket cost to you. If you have a chronic health care need please talk to one of our doctors or other staff to learn more about what this could mean for you.
The current fee scale is displayed at reception. Please ask our receptionists for further details. We ask that fees be settled in full at the time of consultation.
There are more appointments available by calling the practice on
(02) 6766 6166
during our normal business hours
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