Clinics

These times may vary. Please check with reception prior to using the service.

Antenatal Clinic

Friday 9.00 – 11.00am
Patients are seen by the midwife at the clinics by appointment and also by the doctors during surgery hours.

Baby Clinic

Wednesday 10.30 – 11.30am Immunisations
Friday 11.30am – 12 noon Child Assessment and 1st Vaccines
The baby clinics are run by the doctors for child development checks and immunisations and allow an opportunity to discuss other problems, eg sleeping, feeding and child health worries with a doctor or health visitor.

Asthma Clinic

Every day
This is run by the practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only.

Diabetic Clinic

Thursday 9.00 – 11.15am (twice monthly)
This is run by the healthcare assistant in conjunction with the doctor, by appointment only.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors during normal surgery hours.
Emergency contraception can be obtained from your doctor, if there is availability and from some pharmacies in the area. This service is required to be obtained within 72 hours.

Minor Surgery

Thursday 9.00 – 11.30am (once a month)
Minor surgical procedures are by appointment and the doctors will be happy to advise you on this.

Non-NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment in normal surgery hours where there is availability. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment. The fees charged for these services are in line with the BMA recommended charges.

Counselling

A counselling service is available at the surgery on a Monday. Please discuss this with your doctor.

Patients 75 Years And Over

If you are 75 years of age or over, you should be seen annually, either by your doctor, the practice nurse, the district nurse or health visitor. This can be arranged at the surgery or, if that is not possible, a home visit will be arranged.

Travel Immunisation/Vaccinations

Please complete a travel assessment form at least 6 weeks prior to your holiday to ensure adequate cover. A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception.

Flu Vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes, residents of nursing and rest homes and those over 65 years of age. Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are housebound, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.