CLINICS

Child Health Development

The doctors and health visitors perform development checks on children up to the age of three and a half years. The health visitor will advise you when these are due.

Minor Surgery

We offer a minor surgery service. Please see your doctor to arrange a suitable appointment.

Holiday Travel

This practice offers advice on staying healthy abroad and all vaccination requirements. Some vaccinations need to be given one or two months prior to travel, so make your appointment as soon as you know your destination. Please book these appointments with our practice nurse.

Non-NHS Examinations

Medical examinations for special reasons, eg employment, fitness to drive or insurance, are not undertaken during routine surgery times. A special appointment may be made with the doctor and the receptionist will let you know the fee involved.

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

Anticoagulant Clinics

These are run by Nurses Wendy Lodge and Fiona Thomson on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please contact the surgery should you wish to make an appointment.

Diabetic Clinic

This is run by Sister Lodge and a doctor on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2.00-4.00pm by appointment.

The following clinics may only be attended by patients with a doctor’s referral.

Physiotherapy Clinic

Run every Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am-3.30pm.

Well Person Screening

Appointments can be made with one of the nurses for a general health check. Please bring a urine specimen. The nurse will check on your current state of health and answer any concerns you may have about this. She will measure your height, weight and blood pressure and can advise about diet, smoking and alcohol consumption.

Cervical Smear Tests

Regular smear tests are important. They pick up the early signals that could save your life. In line with National Policy, this practice offers routine smear testing to women every three years. Appointments can be made with one of the practice nurses.
Family Planning

All forms of family planning, including fitting of IUCDs and emergency contraception, are offered. Appointments can be made with either a practice nurse or a doctor.

Maternity Care

Midwife Antenatal Clinic: Thursday 1.30-3.45pm.

The health visitors are also available during these times.

Children's Clinic: Run by a doctor and health visitors. Monday 1.30-3.30pm, Wednesday 2.00-4.00pm.