Asthma, Diabetes & Blood Pressure Clinics:
Appointments are available each week with our Practice Nurses who have been trained in the management of these condition.
Family Planning & Well-Woman Clinics:
By appointment at weekly nurse clinics, or with your own doctor. Advice is given on all aspects of women’s health including menopausal problems and all methods of contraception including coil fitting and emergency contraception – the “morning after pill.”
Minor Surgery:
We have monthly clinics for the treatment of minor surgical conditions under local anaesthetic and for cryosurgery which uses liquid nitrogen to freeze warts etc in a quick and simple process for their removal. Please contact your own doctor for further details.
Cervical Smears:
By appointment with a Practice Nurse or your own doctor. It is recommended that all women from 25 to 64 years old have a smear every three years.
Antenatal Clinics:
Please see your own doctor if you think you may be pregnant. If this is confirmed, you will be offered an appointment for antenatal care and arrangements will be made for you to see a Midwife.
Well Baby Clinics:
These are conducted by Health Visitors as follows:
- Mondays: 1.30pm – 3.15pm at the Health Centre.
- Thursdays: 11.00am – 12.45pm at the Health Centre.
For childhood immunisations, an appointment should be made with a Practice Nurse.
Blood Clinics:
For those who need a blood test, these are normally held on a daily basis by staff who have been trained as a Phlebotomist. Please make an appointment if you are asked to have a blood test.
Drug & Alcohol problems:
An addictions specialist runs a weekly session at the Health Centre. Your doctor will refer you as appropriate.
Stop Smoking Support:
We encourage smokers to give up the habit. If you want to do this and feel you need help, we can offer advice and prescribe nicotine replacements eg patches or chewing gum. Please ask your doctor, nurse or Health Visitor for details.
Counselling / Psychology:
Specialist staff run sessions at the Health Centre every week. Your doctor will refer you as appropriate.
Travel Abroad:
Please let us know at least 8 weeks before departure and make an appointment with a Practice Nurse to discuss vaccination.
Medical Examinations:
Please make an appointment with your doctor for special medical examinations eg for insurance, employment or sports activity. These are not covered by the NHS and a charge will be raised.
Health Checks:
If you are 16 – 74 years old and have not seen a doctor or nurse for three years, you may ask for a check-up consultation. If you are over 75 years old and have not seen a doctor or nurse for 12 months or more, you may ask for a check-up consultation, If you cannot get to the surgery, this can be arranged in your home.
Services for Young People
Our doctors and nurses are happy to see young people over 12 alone. It is generally considered best for a parent or guardian to be present but, if you want to be seen alone, you can. Subjects which youngsters frequently discuss with their doctors include spots, weight, sex, bullying, alcohol, relationships, drugs, smoking, periods, contraception – and almost anything else!
Even if you are under 16, doctors still have to keep everything you tell them private just as they would for an adult. The only exception would be if you or someone else was in severe danger and, even then, nothing would be passed on before it was discussed with you.