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Wessex Health Ltd
Tops Day Nurseries




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TREATMENT ROOM

These are held by the nurses and appointments are available for: dressings, injections,removal of stitches, immunisations and ear syringing.

SPECIAL PURPOSE CLINICS

Appointments are necessary for most clinics; check with the receptionist if uncertain. Would you please consult the surgery timetable which is available from the reception desk for the timing of each clinic.

ANTENATAL CLINIC

Antenatal clinics are held regularly every week by the midwife.

CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

We now 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.

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 classes are arranged by the health visitor and midwife for all mothers-to-be and their partners.

CHILD IMMUNISATION

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. Appointments for immunisations are available with the health visitor or practice nurse.

Adults - are you up-to-date with your Tetanus and Polio?

If not, or are uncertain, please contact the practice nurse.

CHILD HEALTH CLINIC

This clinic is held weekly and run by our health visitor. No appointment is necessary.

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.

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.

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