Clinics & Services

Minor Surgery

This is done during normal surgery hours by appointment. You can discuss this further with your doctor.

Diabetes & Asthma

We have nurses who are specially trained in supporting, advising and treating patients with these conditions. Please book an appointment through our receptionists at a time which is convenient for you.

ENT Clinic

This is run by Dr Pascoe-Watson on alternate Monday lunchtimes. Referral is made via your usual doctor.

Counselling

We have two counsellors, who are available for referrals on a private basis. Fees are negotiable, taking your circumstances into account. For more information please ask for a leaflet at reception.

Smoking Cessation

Our practice nurses can support you in stopping smoking, including prescriptions. Please make an appointment to plan your strategy.

Women’s Health

Cervical Screening

Women are routinely invited by letter for this examination, which will be carried out by one of our nurses. You will receive a letter with your result as a matter of routine. When you make your appointment please tell the receptionist it is for a smear. For women aged between 25 and 50, a smear is recommended every 3 years, for those over aged between 50 and 65, it is recommended 5-yearly.

Menopausal Problem & Osteoporosis

All the doctors are happy to discuss this.

Antenatal Groups

These are arranged and run at the surgery by our midwife and health visitors. They will be discussed with you in the early part of your pregnancy.

Postnatal Support Groups

These are held on Wednesday from 2.15 to 3.30 pm. Information about the group will be given to you by the health visitors.

Older People

Sue White and Pippa Knight work as part of the Primary Health Care Team specialising in assessing the health and social needs of the over 75’s. They  is available to take telephone calls daily between 9.00 – 10.00 am. At other times messages may be left on the answering machine, telephone 01242 541692. Sue and Pippa are assisted by Ceri Remnant, Healthcare Assistant.

We encourage all patients aged 65 or older to have an annual flu vaccination and to have a once-only vaccination to reduce to risk of pneumonia. Please ask at the surgery for details.

Counselling

We have three counsellors, as well as an alcohol counsellor and access to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy following consultation with your Doctor.

PCT Dental Helpline

The contact telephone number for the PCT Dental Helpline is 08454 220505.

Children and Young People

Well Baby Clinic

Is on Tuesday morning by appointment, (advice and weighing only). This is run by the health visitors where advice and information on any aspect of family and child health matters may be obtained.

Child Health

Appointments are sent to you for your baby and child’s routine health reviews. One of the first of these is at 8 weeks with your GP and is arranged soon after your baby is born. There are other reviews at 9 months and 2 years with the health visitor. Child immunisations are by appointment with Practice Nurse.

Young People

Contraception

All the doctors participate in our family planning service. Confidentiality is assured whoever you are and you may telephone for advice if you have an emergency or need to discuss something. A full range of methods is offered including the supply and fitting of I.U.C.D’s (coils) and diaphragms (caps) as well as injectable and emergency contraception. We have practice nurses who are fully trained in family planning and are available for advice if you have any difficulties. Appointments can be made during ordinary surgeries. We have a dedicated family planning clinic on Tuesdays between 4.00 – 6.00pm.

Test Results

The practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection. We will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.

If there is any doubt we will telephone you on your registered telephone number to ensure confidentiality.

Please telephone our main surgery number (0844 477 2432) and select Option 1 (Appointments & Reception). 

If you are calling for an INR result, please telephone between 10am - 12pm  or 2 - 4pm.

Services Not Covered by the National Health Service

A fee may be payable for certain services not covered by the National Health, e.g. private health certificates, insurance claim forms, signing passports, some travel vaccinations etc. A scale of fees is available for inspection at reception. If in any doubt, please ask one of the receptionists.