Clinics & Services

Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Blood Pressure

We run regular clinics for patients who suffer from the above conditions and they will be invited to attend for a check-up at least once a year. The clinics are run by our practice nurses, who have additional training in the management of these diseases. Other healthcare staff may also participate.

Child Health and Immunisation

(every Monday 14:00 – 14:30)

Health and development checks are undertaken by the doctor and health visitor. Immunisations for all preschool children are given. Appointments are sent out automatically by the Child Health Department.

Ante Natal Clinic

(every Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00 by appointment)

This is run by the Midwife and antenatal check-ups are provided.

Cervical Smears

All women between 25 and 65 are advised to have a regular cervical smear every 3 – 5 years depending on your age. These are performed by the practice nurses.

Family Planning and Contraception

Advice is available during normal surgery hours.

Minor Surgery

(every Thursday 14:30)

Removal of cysts and lumps, treatment of in-growing toenails, etc. under local anaesthesia by arrangement with your doctor.

Warts and Verruca

(Thursdays 14:45 – 15:30)

Treatment by freezing with liquid nitrogen.

Foreign Travel

A full range of immunisations is available. Please contact the practice nurse for details. There will be a charge for certain vaccinations.

Adult Vaccinations

Flu vaccinations are available each autumn for everyone over 65 years of age and other patients with specific pre-existing medical conditions.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click:- http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view)

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.