The practice consists at the present time of five GP Principals, three GP Associates and two GP Registrars caring for 10,600 patients. In addition to the doctors, we also have an excellent integrated nursing team. There are 4 Practice Nurses and 1 Health Care Assistant with a wide range of skills, and both Community Nurses and Health Visitors on site. Antenatal clinics are held weekly.

In addition to the clinical team we have experienced reception, administrative and managerial staff. Our practice team is a mixture of full and part time posts.

The practice started shortly after World War 2 and Benhill Avenue was developed in the 1960's; it has subsequently had several extensions added to the original building. The Belmont surgery was built in 1990, having moved from small premises across the road. Belmont has already had an extension added.

We use a personal list system, which, despite the presence of two surgeries, seems to work well. Our practice population is stable with less than l0% patient turnover per year. We have an above average number of elderly (aged over 75) patients at l0%. Ethnic Minorities make up 5% of the population of the London Borough of Sutton. All doctors and staff are supported in broadening their medical practice, and, as well as primary care, we have particular interest and expertise in minor surgery, family planning, occupational health and travel medicine. The practice is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.

The Practice is also involved with its local Primary Care Trust. We are a constituent part of the South West London Primary Care Organisation, which is an overarching partnership of 7 practices. In addition, the practice is part of the Nelson Practice Based Commissioning Group.