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TREATMENT ROOM SESSIONS
These are held by the nurses and appointments are available for: dressings, injections,removal of stitches, immunisations and ear syringing.
SPECIAL PURPOSE CLINICS/SERVICES
ANTENATAL CLINIC
Antenatal clinics are held regularly every week by the midwife.
CHILD HEALTH CLINIC
This clinic is held weekly and run by our health visitors. No appointment is necessary.
CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
We provide child health screening for all children (birth to five years) registered with the practice. This service will be provided by the doctors in conjunction with our health visitors.
CHILD IMMUNISATIONS
It is important that your children are fully immunised against all the childhood diseases. If you have any questions about these immunisations, your doctor or health visitor can give you advice.
FAMILY PLANNING
The practice offers a full family planning service during surgery time.
CERVICAL SMEARS
We believe that regular smears offer a high degree of protection against cervical cancer. They can be taken by the practice nurse or by the doctors during their ordinary surgeries. Reminders are sent at appropriate intervals.
TRAVEL AND HOLIDAY ADVICE
Appointments are available with the nurses to discuss travel abroad including
immunisation, malaria prophylaxis and all aspects of travel health.
PLEASE NOTE: It is very important to book an appointment well in advance of
your holiday as some vaccinations take a while to become effective.
Not all immunisations are provided under the NHS and some have to be charged
for.
DIABETIC, HEART AND RESPIRATORY DISEASE
Our practice nurses have been given further specialist training in the management of the above conditions. They are responsible for monitoring your care and will contact you when your medical is due. They work closely with the doctors and will refer to them any problems which may arise.
PARENTCRAFT CLASSES
These are arranged by the health visitor and midwife for all mothers-to-be and their partners.
ADULT IMMUNISATIONS
Are you up to date with your tetanus and polio vaccinations?
If not, or you are uncertain, please contact the practice nurse.
FLU VACCINATION
This is recommended for patients aged 65 and over or with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and rest homes. The vaccination campaign normally starts in October each year.
MINOR SURGERY
The practice undertakes minor operations to help save long waits for hospital treatment. See your doctor first to discuss whether the operation is necessary and to arrange a mutually convenient time.
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED ON SITE
Following referral by your doctor - counselling, physiotherapy and chiropody. The last two services also operate on a private basis.
BABY CHANGING
We have facilities for baby changing. If you need to breastfeed your baby please ask one of the receptionists and they will find you somewhere quiet.
NON-NHS SERVICES
Some items are not covered by the NHS and you may be asked to pay a fee. These include private medical certificates, private health insurance forms, insurance and employment medicals, fitness to drive and fitness to travel, passport applications, etc. Appointments are undertaken outside surgery hours. Please telephone to arrange a time.