Clinics & Services

Physio

We now have a First point of Contact Physio (FCP) working in the practice. If you are aged 16+ and have a bone, joint or muscle problem you may be eligible for this service. Ask at reception for further details. 

Social Care Team

Supporting the needs of our patients and their families.

Pharmacy Team

Advice regarding medication

Cervical Smears

These are performed by our Nurse Colette .We recommend a smear every 3 years.

Pregnancy

It is now recommended that women who are planning a pregnancy should take folic acid for three months prior to conception and for another three months after this. This has been shown to reduce the incidence of Spina Bifida. Folic acid is found in some green vegetables and available on prescription.

Respiratory Disease

Any patient using an inhaler should attend the practice nurse   for a demonstration on inhaler technique.

In House Clinics

Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Cholesterol clinics are run by our nurse for up to date advice on diet, drugs and monitoring.

Travel Vaccinations

Appropriate vaccinations can be arranged through MASTA http://www.masta-travel-health.com Vaccinations usually need to be given at least a month before departure. Please book an appointment with above before you contact the surgery for any Travel vaccine that may be available on the NHS. We can not provide vaccine advice for travel purposes.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

Travel Vaccination

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Passport signing
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.