CLINICS
ASTHMA /COPD
Asthma can be improved by regular attendance at the health promotion
clinic run by our asthma diploma accredited nurse and led by Dr Swan. You may
be referred to our spirometry clinic.
DIABETES
A specially trained practice nurse holds regular clinics for diabetic
patients which includes educating them regarding eye care, foot care, diet, blood
pressure, sugar control etc. All diabetic patients are offered annual eye screening
at the surgery.
VASCULAR RISK
Patients with raised blood pressure or other risk factors will
be invited to attend the surgery and have the appropriate checks.
CERVICAL SMEAR
TESTS
We all think this test is an extremely
important part of preventative medicine. At present tests are done routinely
every three years between the ages of 25 and 49 and every five years aged 50
- 65, but if there are medical indications, they are done more frequently. Our
practice nurses are qualified to undertake smears and offer appointments during
the afternoon. Please tell the receptionist when you are booking as you will
need a longer-than-usual appointment.
FAMILY PLANNING
All the doctors offer contraceptive
services both to our own patients and to patients from outside the practice.
All types of family planning services, including coil fits, are available. Family
planning appointments can be made with the nurse who is trained to give family
planning advice. Please tell the receptionist if you require a coil fit or check.
As so many younger women are working and find it difficult to attend at a set
clinic time, we have found that this is the most popular way to offer this service.
MATERNITY SERVICES
If you think you may be pregnant the first step is to have a pregnancy
test done at the chemist's or to buy one and do it yourself at home. You should
then telephone 01125 765840 to make a maternity booking with the midwives.
We have two attached community
midwives who organise and run antenatal clinics, visit expectant mothers in their
homes, and look after the mothers in labour. They also visit new mothers and
babies at home after discharge from hospital.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Our health visitors care for all
children under five years. They run baby clinics and antenatal and postnatal
support groups, in addition to immunisation clinics and developmental screening.
They also offer a children's triage service, where they are able to advise and
treat a wide range of conditions. You may ring the health visitor direct on
(01225) 777371 or contact reception for details of their availability.
CHILDREN'S IMMUNISATION
Your child will normally be called
for appointments for routine vaccinations at our weekly immunisation clinic by
the Community Paediatric Department computer system. However, immunisations may
be arranged at other times if necessary. If you think your child has missed any
injections do let us know. It is important that all children are fully protected.
CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL
CHECKS
Regular checks on your child’s growth and development are carried out in the practice by your health visitor or one of our three doctors who have been specially trained in this field. You will be informed by letter when a check is due.
HEALTH CHECKS
New Patient Checks
If you are currently on medication
or receive regular repeat medication this check will be carried out by your new
doctor. This enables us to obtain details of your medical history prior to receiving
your medical records from your previous doctor.
Well Person Checks
Our practice nurse offers health
checks. These involve a blood pressure and urine test and advice on diet, exercise,
alcohol and smoking. Immunisations are also checked. These health checks are
available on request - please enquire at reception.
CARERS
We offer health checks for carers in conjunction with Carers Support. Please
let us know if you are a carer so we can add your name to our Carers Register.
MINOR SURGERY
Many types of minor operations can
be carried out by the doctors in the surgery.
PRACTICE NURSING
SERVICE
In our treatment room our practice
nurses provide a variety of services including: blood pressure checks, immunisation
for children and adults, cervical smears, advice on breast examination, family
planning, blood tests, ECGs, dressings and ear syringing. We also have a medical
technician, who is trained to carry out blood tests, ECGs and other routine services.
ADULT IMMUNISATIONS
The practice is a recognised Yellow
Fever Centre and also offers a full range of advice necessary for travel. Please
allow sufficient time when contacting the surgery as some courses of inoculation
consist of three injections given at specific intervals. Some vaccinations incur
a charge.
Influenza Vaccination
In October each year we offer all
our patients over 65 and patients with heart or chest problems, asthma and diabetes,
a flu vaccination. Please enquire at reception from September onwards to make
your appointment.
Pneumococcal Vaccination
We offer all our patients aged 65 and over and certain 'at risk' groups, immunisation
against penumococcal infections (ie pneumonia). One vaccination is all most people
need for immunity (there are exceptions; the nurse can advise).
PHYSIOTHERAPY,
COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOLOGY
These services are available at
the practice by referral from your doctor, nurse or health visitor.
CHIROPODY
We have a weekly chiropody clinic
dealing with acute foot problems. Your doctor or nurse will refer you if necessary.
COMMUNITY NURSING
Following assessment, our district
nurses will provide nursing care for our acutely ill, chronically sick or terminally
ill patients, within their own home. In addition to nursing care they support
carers and can advise on continence problems and help with the supply of aids
and equipment.
MEDICALS AND
REPORTS
All our doctors are happy to provide insurance medicals and reports and carry out medicals for HGV drivers, pre-employment, sporting activities and health insurance claims etc. Please allow at least one week
for completion.
Please note that these services
are not available under the NHS and a fee is payable. An up-to-date list of our
fees is available at reception.
