Frederick Treves House - Opening Press Release
Press Release
Friday 27th April 2007
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, opens new medical centre for Dorchester
Today, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales opened the new medical centre in Poundbury,
The building is named Frederick Treves House after Sir Frederick Treves,
His Royal Highness was given a tour of the building, including the minor operating suite that will serve the wider population of
Dr Charles Campion-Smith from Cornwall Road commented, “The Cornwall Road Premises have served us well over the years but, as the Practice has grown and range of services we offer has expanded, they no longer meet the needs of modern general practice. When I joined Dr Paul Wright in 1979 there were two doctors and two members of staff, now our team is about 30 providing a much wider range of services.” commented, “The Cornwall Road Premises have served us well over the years but, as the Practice has grown and range of services we offer has expanded, they no longer meet the needs of modern general practice. When I joined Dr Paul Wright in 1979 there were two doctors and two members of staff, now our team is about 30 providing a much wider range of services.”
Drs Millner and Scott of Prince of Wales Road Surgery agree. “This is very exciting for us all. We firmly believe in the traditional values of general practice, caring for the whole person and their family in the community. The new premises will enable us to keep these values and meet the highest standards of modern medicine. The building looks fantastic and is a wonderful place to work in.”
Dr Riddoch added “We have been planning this move for over five years. Our new premises are superb and will allow both Practices, who will continue to function quite independently, to offer our patients greatly improved facilities. Access for those with disabilities are excellent and staff working conditions are much better too.”
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Notes to Editors
The Cornwall Road Medical Practice began in 1910 and was in the previous premises on
from 1952.They have 6200 patients.
The Prince of Wales Road Surgery was started 18 years ago by Dr Chris Millner with just 20 patients and now has 4100 patients.
The new building could potentially serve up to approximately 15,000 patients.
For more information contact Rob Hay – Project Manager on