Baby Clinic:
On the first Tuesday of every the month there will be an information session with the health visitors between 2pm and 3.30pm. A selection of topics will be discussed such as: Weaning, Nutrition, Skin Disorders, Behaviour and Sleep Management, Childhood illness. On other Tuesdays the health visitor will do the normal Baby clinic between the hours of 2pm to 3.30pm.
CERVICAL SMEARS
All women between the ages of 25 and 65 will automatically be invited to attend surgery for a cervical smear test, in line with the national policy for screening. Tests are usually done every three to five years dependent on age. Appointments should normally be made with the nurses. Please mention that you are booking for a smear, or ask for a double appointment, so that sufficient time may be allowed.
CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Routine child health surveillance for the under fives is carried out by the doctors in conjunction with the health visitor. You will be notified when this is due, once your child is registered.
CHILD IMMUNISATION
A clinic is held every Tuesday between 1.30 and 3.00pm attended by a doctor and a practice nurse, for children from birth to five years of age. You will receive notification when your child's immunisation is due.
The immunisation programme accords with Department of Health Guidelines.
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Diabetes, CHD (coronary heart disease) and Asthma clinics are run on a regular basis by our GPs and practice nurses. These are on an appointment basis and we will contact you to come in on a recall system. For further information please contact the nurse.
FAMILY PLANNING
All aspects of contraceptive advice including coil fitting and vasectomy counselling are available from the doctor.
HEART DISEASE PREVENTION AND WELL PERSON CHECKS
Anti-smoking, diet, stress management, lifestyle and exercise advice is available by invitation or self-appointment with the practice nurse.
MATERNITY
All our doctors are able to provide full maternity services. Antenatal clinics are held by our doctors, and midwives attend the surgery every Wednesday between 2.00 and 3.30pm.
MINOR SURGERY
The doctors perform certain surgical procedures in accordance with departmental protocols.
WELL WOMAN CLINIC
Please contact the practice nurse for details.
FURTHER CLINICS
NEWLY REGISTERED PATIENTS
You will be asked to complete a questionnaire and make an appointment to see the health care assistant within two months of joining the practice.
NON-NHS EXAMINATIONS
Medical examinations for special purposes, eg elderly drivers, pre-employment and insurance companies etc must be booked in as an appointment. Please inform the receptionist if you are ringing to make an appointment for one of these reasons.
As these are non-NHS facilities, a fee will be payable; this will be in accordance with the recommended BMA fees of which a list is available in reception.
TRAVEL CLINIC
This Surgery offers a full range of travel advice and associated immunisations. Some of these incur a fee.
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to fill out a Travel Planner which you can obtain from reception. It is important to do so at least 6 weeks before you travel - as an appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because travel vaccination is not included in the services provided by the NHS and therefore is a chargeable service.