Introduction: A Brief History of the Practice

 

We are long-established General Practice started before the last war by Dr Toby Epps in Fishbourne. After returning from the war he also became Medical Officer to the RAF station at Tangmere. He was joined in 1967 by Dr Bill Mallam. In 1971 the RAF left Tangmere, but the Practice continued looking after the growing civilian population.
		Tangmere Medical Centre
In 1983, the main surgery moved from Fishbourne to its current location at the imposing three storey Georgian house at 15, Westgate. Four years later the surgery at Tangmere also moved to its current location, adjoining the Village Hall. We share facilities here with Dr Paul Liano and Associates who provide Dental services to the local population.
		As the population has grown, so has the need for expansion of the premises has become more pressing, something we hope to address in the not-too-distant future. When Dr Epps retired in 1979, he was succeeded by Drs Alyson Dovell and John O'Brien, and finally by Dr Bob Wilson who joined the partnership in January 2001.
The Westgate Surgery
We aim to remain a small, "old fashioned" family medical practice, eschewing all attempts to turn us into a business. We do not spurn change or progress, but like to be certain that change is progress and for the ultimate good of our patients. We similarly hold appointments as Medical Officers to one of the largest private schools in the area, and act as Medical Referees at Chichester Crematorium. The latter appointment, though largely paperwork, is all the more important in these post-Shipman days.