Amongst our many services we offer:
Family Planning
All the Doctors offer contraceptive advice at routine appointments. We also offer a coil fitting service and emergency contraception service.
Cervical Smears
We offer all women between the ages of 25 and 65 the opportunity to have a cervical smear test every 3 to 5 years to help detect any cell changes in the cervix which could possibly develop into cancer. Test results are sent to you within 6 weeks.
Minor Surgery
To avoid having to attend hospital, we are pleased to be able to offer an in-house minor surgery service for procedures such as in-growing toenails, removal of lumps and bumps, joint injections, gynaecology procedures such as coil fittings, and endometrial biopsies.
NHS Health Check
Free nurse-run health check for those aged 40 to 75. Please read our leaflet here: Health Check Leaflet.
Non-NHS Examinations
Medical examinations for special purposes, such as pre-employment, elderly drivers, HGV licence and for insurance purposes etc, are not part of the National Health Service. There is normally a fee for these examinations, in accordance with the standard BMA rate, a copy of which can be found on display in the waiting room.
Phlebotomy
The Phlebotomist is available, by appointment only, to take blood samples as requested by the Doctors and Nurses.
If you have been asked to have a fasting blood test (eg fasting cholesterol, fasting blood sugar) please ensure that you fast from 10.00pm the previous evening. However, water may be consumed as required.
Blood Test Results
The results of your blood test should be ready within a couple of days. The Nurse will tell you if it is likely to be longer.
Please telephone the Surgery on 01453 843893 after midday to receive your results. If you call before midday, you will be asked to call back.
Results can only be discussed with the patient or carer/guardian to ensure confidentiality.
Antenatal
Thursdays 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Full pregnancy care is available at the surgery. In nearly all cases the Doctors and Midwife will carry out the majority of your antenatal care in the practice with just two or three visits to the hospital clinic.
Asthma
Monday 6.00pm - 8.00pm; Tuesdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Asthmatic patients are encouraged to attend this clinic at least annually to monitor their condition and to ensure compliance and understanding of their medication.
Child Health & Immunisation
Tuesdays 9.00am - 12.00pm
Regular checks on development and immunisations for under-fives are carried out by the Doctor, Health Visitor and Practice Nurse. It is very important that your children are vaccinated against childhood diseases.
Diabetes
Tuesdays 9.00am - 12.00pm
Diabetic patients should attend this clinic on a regular basis. The clinic is run by our Diabetic Specialist Nurse, Katharine Austin.
Smoking Cessation
Please ring for an appointment with one of our three Practice Nurses who are all trained in smoking cessation.
