Clinics

Antenatal

If you know you are pregnant, then you need to contact the mdwifery team on 01634 825188.

Child Surveillance

A six-to eight-week baby development check is carried out with the doctor. Regular child checks are carried out during the first five years. The health visitor and doctors work in correlation. The doctors usually prefer to do all immunisations in the surgery.

Family Planning

A full range of contraceptive services are available, including the pill, coil, counseling for sterilisation and referral. If you think you may be pregnant, please contact a pharmacist who may provide a testing service or recommend a testing kit.

Minor Surgery

Doctors carry out minor surgical procedures in the treatment room. You will need to make an appointment for your concern and the doctor will arrange an appointment for any procedure required.

Counselling

This is available and is provided by an attached counsellor.

Health Promotional Clinics

• Diabetic
• Asthma/COPD
• Hypertension
• Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
• Anti-Smoking
• Diet and Weight Control
• NHS Health Checks

These clinics are run by the practice nurse or healthcare assistant, in close liaison with the doctors. Evening appointments are available on request.

Practice Nurse Clinics

Practice nurse clinic times are as follows:

Mornings - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30 to 11.30am (specialised health clinics)
For other morning sessions the time may vary during surgery opening times. Please contact the reception for these times.

Evening surgery - Times may very during surgery opening hours. Please contact reception for these times.

Healthcare Assistant

Appointments are available daily with our healthcare assistant for routine blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation programme, weight management, new patient medicals and annual flu vaccination.