Clinics & Services

Our Practice nurse team run minor illness clinics with treatment for sore throat, ear ache, fever, rashes, etc. Our minor injuries clinic is available for post-operative and traumatic wounds, insect bites, stings, head injuries etc.

Family Planning

Advice, counselling and methods of contraception including a coil fitting and implant service are provided by appointment. All women should have a smear if aged between 25-49 every 3 years and if between 50-65 years every 5 years. This service is carried out by the practice nurse team.

Health Checks

Any patient between the ages of 16 and 74 who has not attended a consultation with the practice in the last 3 years can request a general consultation. Patients over 75 who have not participated in a consultation in the last 12 months can also request a consultation. This can take place in the patient's home if, in the reasonable opinion of the practice to attend the practice premises.

Antenatal

This is held every Monday morning and Tuesday afternoons by appointment. The clinic is run by the Community Midwife.

Postnatal

Postnatal checks are undertaken by appointment with the doctors.

Cervical Smear Tests

These are recommended for all women between 25 and 64 years but are advisable from age 25 onwards. We recommend that these checks be carried out at three yearly intervals between the ages of 25 - 49 years and five yearly between 50 - 65 years. For older women, advice is available on the menopause and the prevention of osteoporosis (thinning of the bones).

Children's Vaccinations

A weekly baby clinic is held on Wednesday morning from 10.30 - 12.00 pm. Child development checks are carried out at six weeks and eight months by appointment. Immunisation protection is available against:

Diphtheria
Tetanus
Poliomyelitis
Whooping Cough
Measles
Mumps
Rubella and Meningitis C
Hib
Pneumococcal

These are carried out by the Practice Nurse by appointment and can be given during normal surgery times by arrangement.

Teenagers:

We offer confidential treatment to all our teenagers including contraceptive advice.

Smoking Cessation (Phoenix):

If you would like help to stop smoking please give your details to the Receptionist.

Adult Vaccinations:

If routine vaccinations and travel immunisations are required, please enquire at Reception. For travel vaccinations you need to complete a 'Travel Vaccination Enquiry' form which is available from the surgery. You will then be advised of the vaccinations you need and an appointment can be made with the practice nurse.

Please note some travel immunisations need to be given at least 4 weeks prior to the start of your holiday to be effective. It is advised to arrange your appointment 3 months in advance of your travel to discuss requirements.

Minor Surgery:

Our Doctors perform minor surgery in our fully equipped treatment room.

High Blood Pressure:

This is usually silent and produces no symptoms until a disaster happens. We recommend at least three yearly blood pressure screening, with follow-up if high blood pressure is found. Please make an appointment if required.

For Men:

All men can attend for an annual health check. This includes advice on testicular self-examination, diet, exercise, alcohol intake, blood pressure, urine and weight checks. If you have not had one, please make an appointment.

For Women:

All women can attend for an annual health check. This includes advice on cervical smears, menopausal advice, contraception, diet, exercise, alcohol intake, blood pressure, urine and weight checks. If you have not had one, please make an appointment.

Diabetic/ Asthma/ COPD/ Heart Care clinics:

Clinics are held to promote good health and prevent complications for our patients with chronic diseases. Please attend your check when contacted by the practice as it is only by working together that we can ensure your condition is managed effectively.

Influenza Immunisations:

We offer this service, ordinarily in October - December, for both patients aged 65 and over and patients under 65 who have certain medical conditions. For further information please ask a member of staff.

Spirometry:

Our Practice Nurses provide Spirometry and reversibility for patients with breathing problems such as asthma or COPD. We will advise you if Spirometry is required when you attend for your annual respiratory check.

Test Results

tests_and_results Please call after 3.00pm to enquire about your test results as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request between these times.

Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and will only release test results to the patient unless prior permission for the release of this data has been given.

When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.

It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if you are advised to do so.

Routine urine and blood test results are normally available after 3 working days. Swabs are usually available after 3 days. X-ray reports are generally at the practice within 2 weeks. Cervical smear results are generally available within the month.

Non NHS Work

Listed below are services for which fees are payable:

Private Medicals
Pre-employment medicals
Fitness for sporting activities medicals and certificates
Private medical care forms
Some vaccinations
Passports and various other documentation
Private certificates HGV Medicals

This list is not exhaustive. Please allow at least 15 working days for completion of private certificates and reports. An up-to-date list of charges is displayed in reception.

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Local Patient Participation Report

Many thanks to patients who have responded in record numbers to this year's patient survey. As promised, this has now culminated in a report which includes our plan to deal with the issues that arose. This year's full report and that from last year is available via the Further Information section below.

Appointments outside of normal working hours

Particularly helpful to our working patients, your GPs provide a limited number of appointments outside of normal opening hours. However, we prefer not to disappoint so it's important to stress that this time is for pre-booked appointments only. We are not open for normal service at these times. Although more patients now seem aware of this facility, I was surprised to note from the recent patient survey that 28% were not aware. Although available to all, we would respectfully encourage our non-working patients to avoid these times where possible. Extended surgery hours are open on all Saturdays throughout May.

Ray Didcock

Practice Manager