All doctors will give contraceptive advice and prescribe pills and depo injections. Simply make an appointment in the usual way at reception.
Cervical Smears
Both of our practice nurses are trained in cervical cytology and appointments to have your cervical smear taken can be made at any time or day. A cervical smear is best taken mid-cycle.
Please book an appointment in the usual way at reception.
Weight Management
The practice nurses offer an initial assessment, advice and management plan for weight loss.
They also offer assessment and advice for exercise. Following this, referrals can be made to the local leisure centres. Ongoing monitoring of weight is done by the HCAs.
Post Natal Clinic
Contact reception to make an appointment.
Phlebotomy Clinic
These clinics are held almost daily at the surgery. Any patient needing to have their blood test done can now do so by booking an appointment with our health care assistant.
Joint injections
We offer joint injection appointments. These can only be booked after a consultation with a GP.
Diabetic Clinic
This is held weekly with the practice nurse and/or the HCA. The clinic is for both new and previously diagnosed diabetics. It offers diabetic checks as well as ongoing help and advice about managing the condition.
Baby Clinic and Childhood Immunisations
The baby clinic is held once a week and is run by a GP and practice nurse and is for the baby’s 8 week child health check.
These clinics are for child development checks and immunisations and allow an opportunity to discuss other problems e.g. sleeping, feeding and child health worries.
You will see the doctor for the 8 week child development check. You will then be seen by the practice nurse who will administer the first immunisations to your baby. For child immunisations schedule, please visit here: NHS vaccinations and when to have them – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Anticoagulation Clinic
The practice is able to undertake the monitoring for patients who are on Warfarin. You will need to have permission from the hospital before you can enroll in the practice anticoagulation clinic
Asthma Clinic
Asthma patients are seen during normal surgery hours. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse if you suffer from asthma and she will advise you on the future care given by this practice.