Clinics We Offer

Nurse Clinics

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 an implant fitting/removal 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.

Maternity Services

Antenatal

This is held every Monday and Friday by appointment. The clinic is run by the Community Midwife.

Postnatal

Postnatal checks are undertaken by appointment with the doctors.

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Cytology Screening 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Influenza Immunisations:

We offer this service, ordinarily in the period September - 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.

Minor Surgery

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

Smoking Cessation (Quit 51)

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

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Teenagers

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

Well Person Checks

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.

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.