Clinics and services
In addition to GP consultations, the surgery offers a range of clinics and services:
Heart disease prevention clinic
People with high blood pressure or a strong family history of heart disease are given comprehensive check-ups. Blood cholesterol check-ups are also arranged.
Respiratory (asthma & COPD) clinic
We encourage all our asthma and COPD patients to understand their disease and their treatment. They are also taught how to monitor their well-being at home by the use of the “peak flow meter” (a simple device to record breathing). Spirometry is also performed regularly to check patients’ lung function. Please see the receptionist to make an appointment with the asthma nurse or the doctor.
Diabetic clinic
To prevent complications due to diabetes, patients need regular check-ups and advice from experienced nurses/ doctors. At this clinic all your queries are answered and all necessary check-ups are done to prevent long-term complications. Please see the receptionist to make an appointment with the nurse or your doctor.
Maternity services
Full antenatal care and post-natal care including home visits by doctors is available. Please make an early appointment for your pregnancy needs.
Family planning
A comprehensive contraception service is available within normal surgery times. Please ring for an appointment.
Weight reduction clinic
We encourage prevention of disease by healthy eating habits. Simple modification to your diet and lifestyle can give years of disease free life. Please see the receptionist to make an appointment with the nurse.
Smoking cessation clinic
We encourage patients to give up smoking and offer full support and advice during a six week planned programme. Please see the nurse for details.
Travel immunisations
We offer full range of travel immunisations and encourage proper immunisation cover before overseas travel. Please contact reception for details.
Cervical screening
Cervical screening is offered to all women aged 25 to 64 to check the health of cells in the cervix. It is offered routinely every 5 years for those aged 25 to 64. More information on cervical screening can be found by clicking here.
Additional services
- Physiotherapy (referral by our GP)
- In-house pharmacist
- Social prescriber
Bowel cancer screening
Everyone aged 60 to 74 is offered a bowel cancer screening home test kit every 2 years. If you’re 75 or over, you can ask for a kit every 2 years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60. More information on bowel cancer screening can be found by clicking here.
Breast screening
Breast screening is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women over 70 can self-refer. More information on breast screening can be found by clicking here.
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.