Medical services and clinics
Below are the services and clinics available in your area.
Cervical smears
All women between the age of 25 and 65 should have a regular smear test every three to five years. We send out appointment reminders to all of our patients to let you know when your next smear is due.
Child development
We send out appointments for regular checks and immunisations for pre-school children. This is to make sure that our doctors and health visitors can check that children are developing normally and that there’s nothing to worry about.
Contraceptive services
Our doctors and nurses give confidential advice on all aspects of family planning, including coil fitting and emergency contraception.
Health screening
We offer a wide range of health screening for men and women at our surgery.
Mammograms
Women aged between 50 and 60 are advised to attend the Breast Screening Unit every three years for a mammography. This is to make sure we can check and detect any abnormalities as soon as possible. These appointments are sent out by the local Breast Unit.
Maternity care
Our antenatal and postnatal clinics are held at our surgery by our doctors and midwives.
Travel advice, vaccinations and immunisations
We offer routine vaccinations and general advice to our patients travelling abroad.
It may take up to eight weeks for a full course of vaccinations, so please contact us in advance to give you plenty of time if you’re planning to go abroad where you need to be vaccinated.
Counsellors and advice services
Find out about local counsellors and advice services. You can access these services by speaking to your GP or the surgery’s receptionist.
Diabetes Clinic
Our specialist nurses experienced in Diabetes will perform a yearly check-up. They will monitor your progress and give you help to assist you in managing your condition.
Asthma Clinic
Our specialist nurses are experienced with asthma. We can provide check-ups or advice on inhaler use and self-management plans. Please make an appointment with our nurse.
COPD Clinic
Our specialist nurses experienced in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease will perform a yearly check-up. They will monitor your progress and give you help to assist you in managing your condition.
Heart Disease Clinic
Our specialist nurses are pleased to see people with certain heart or vascular problems for their yearly check-up.
Healthy Weight Clinic
We are always happy to discuss ways to help you live a healthier lifestyle. For example, this can include ways to improve your diet or increase the amount of activity you do, to keep you fit and healthy for as long as possible. We are happy to monitor your weight and provide advice where appropriate and can offer assistance through discount vouchers and active choices.
Minor Surgery
Certain minor procedures can be performed at the surgery. Your GP can discuss this with you.
New Patient Check-up
Upon registering with the surgery, we ask you to book an appointment for a new patient check. We like to see all newly registered patients to review their current health, past family history and medicines. This enables us to provide a holistic approach to all your healthcare needs.
Phlebotomy
Your doctor or nurse will advise you if a blood test is needed.