Clinics
In addition to the antenatal, child health and minor operation clinics mentioned elsewhere there are several other regular clinics usually run by the practice nurses. These include:
Diabetes- Asthma
- Electrocardiogram
- New patient checks
- Leg ulcer
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Ears
- Anti-coagulation
- Coronary heart disease
If you wish to attend one of these clinics please arrange an appointment via the nurse or practice receptionist.
Child Health
The practice offers a full programme of health checks and advice for children up to the age of five. Children are offered an appointment for a health and development check at the age of six weeks and three years. This is carried out by one of the doctors. The health visitors hold baby clinics and immunisation clinics throughout the week. Please contact them for details.
Family Planning
Family planning advice is available from the nursing department. Advice is given concerning all methods of contraception and coil and cap fittings are available.
Minor Operations
Some minor operations can now be done in the surgery by one of the doctors. When you see your doctor about a suitable problem he may suggest this rather than send you to the hospital.
Other Services
In addition to minor operations mentioned above, expansion of the surgery premises has made possible the availability of the following extra services:
- Physiotherapy
- Counselling
- Alcohol adviser
- Drug liaison officer
Maternity Care
For maternity care your doctor will arrange for mothers to see our practice midwife. Initially she will arrange to see you at home then regularly at the surgery where she holds joint clinics with the doctors.
If You Are Planning A Pregnancy:
- check that you are immune to rubella (German measles).
- make sure that you have had a recent cervical smear test.
- recent research shows that an extra dose of folic acid (400 micrograms a day) helps to prevent neural tube defects (eg spina bifida). Ask your chemist for details.
- stop smoking and avoid alcohol or other drugs unless you have checked with your pharmacist that they are safe in pregnancy.
For further advice speak to your midwife, health visitor or doctor.
IMMUNISATIONS
Childhood
Doctors recommend full protection for your child who will normally be called for appointments for routine vaccinations at our regular immunisation clinic by the local health authority computer system. However, immunisations may be arranged at other times if neccessary. If you think your child may have missed any injections, do let us know.
Adult
Have you been immunised against tetanus and polio within the last 10 years? Flu vaccinations are available during October/November for some people and others may become available. Please check with the practice nurses.
Travel
If you are intending to go abroad, please ask at reception for a “Travel Advice” form. Following this, you make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your immunisation requirements.
We are a Yellow Fever vaccination centre. You do not have to be registered with the practive to have a Yellow Fever vaccination, the cost of which is £40.00. Some other vaccinations may also incur a charge. Remember to give good notice, as some immunisations take over a month to complete.