Clinics & Services (due to COVID-19 the following may have changed, please contact the practice for current arrangements)

We have a number of services and clinics available at our practice with some requiring no appointment. In order to attend an appointment only clinic or surgery, please ring the reception or follow any details provided with the clinic information.

Ante-Natal Clinic

By appointment, the Ante-Natal Clinic is held on Tuesday afternoon between 13.30 and 15.30. The midwife will see you throughout your pregnancy for your Ante-Natal care.

Post-Natal Clinic

Your appointment will be with the doctor approximately 6-8 weeks after the birth of your baby. This clinic is held on Wednesday afternoons and your baby will have their 6-8 week check at the same time.

Childhood Immunisations

By appointment only. If you have missed an appointment please contact our reception staff to arrange another suitable time.

Cytology Clinic

It is recommended that most women have routine smear tests from 25 until they reach the age of 65. You will be notified by post when your smear is due. If you do not receive an appointment or you have concerns please contact us.

aged 25 to 49 – every 3 years
aged 50 to 64 – every 5 years
over 65 – only women who haven't been screened since age 50 or those who have recently had abnormal tests

You will be notified by the Contractor Services Agency when your result is available. Please contact the surgery to be given your result. If you have any queries then please ask to speak to one of our Practice Nurses who will try to help.

Flu and Pneumococcal Vaccinations

These clinics are by appointment usually starting in September.

Travel Clinic - (Suspended due to COVID-19)

These clinics are by appointment with our practice  nurses. Please ensure that you allow enough time to get an appointment and to receive your vaccination before travelling. Please also note that some vaccinations are not covered by the NHS and the costs will need to be met by the patient. Currently these are: Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Yellow Fever (given at designated centres only)

More information is available on the above “Travel Vaccinations” tab.

Minor Surgery (Suspended due to COVID-19)

You may be referred to this clinic after seeing a doctor with the practice for minor procedures.

We also offer the following clinics by appointment with our Practice Nurses via Telephone Consultation

Face to Face appointments will be arranged as required.  Please ensure you check you invite.

• Asthma                                        
• Diabetic Clinic                              
• Hypertensive Clinic                    
• Thyroid Clinic                             
• Well Person Clinic                       
• COPD Clinic
• Contraceptive
• Heart Disease Clinic
• Smoking Cessation Clinic
• Epilepsy Clinic
• Stroke Clinic

Referrals

If the doctor thinks you require referral to hospital or other specialist service for further advice or treatment the doctor will discuss this with you. The doctor may refer you using the current Choose and Book system. This will enable you to make your own appointment at a time and date and place that best suits you. If you are unsure how the system works, please ask a member of the admin team, who will be happy to assist. Please remember to cancel this appointment if you no longer need to attend.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

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

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.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

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

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.