Certain services provided by your Doctor are not covered by the NHS and you may be asked to pay a fee in line with BMA recommendations eg:-
If you have any queries about fees or any other private medical services, please discuss them with the receptionist or the Practice Manager.
Screening is a way of identifying apparently healthy people who may have an increased risk of a particular condition. The NHS offers a range of screening tests to different sections of the population. The aim is to offer screening to the people who are most likely to benefit from it. For more information on NHS screening Click here or follow the links below for information on these programmes:
From the age of 12, all people with diabetes are offered an annual diabetic eye test to check for early signs of diabetic retinopathy.
Cervical screening is offered to women aged 25 to 64 to check the health of cells in the cervix. It is offered every 3 years for those aged 26 to 49, and every 5 years from the ages of 50 to 64.
Breast screening is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women over 70 can self-refer.
There are 2 types of screening for bowel cancer.
A home testing kit is offered to men and women aged 60 to 74.
Bowel scope screening uses a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end to look at the large bowel. It is offered to men and women at the age of 55 in some parts of England.
AAA screening is offered to men in their 65th year to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (a dangerous swelling in the aorta). Men over 65 can self-refer.
By the age of 5 years all children should have completed the three “triple” vaccines (with or without whooping cough) plus the combined Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations and the Diphtheria / Tetanus & Polio – pre -school booster, plus the required number of doses of Menningitis C vaccine. Vaccinations take place on a Tuesday morning by appointment only. If the timings are difficult you are advised to contact the surgery.
By appointment with Practice Nurse.
Please discuss your requirements with the Practice Nurse at least six weeks before you are due to travel.
All adults should be immunised against tetanus and receive a booster injection at least every 10 years.
In accordance with the department of health guidelines We operate an annual ‘Flu vaccination programme beginning in October. It is recommended for certain at risk groups, diabetics, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease, chronic liver disease and those patients registered with the practice who are the main carer for an elderly, disabled or “at risk” person whose welfare may be affected if the carer falls ill, residents of nursing and rest homes and for everyone over the age of 65 years. The vaccination is available in October.
This vaccine gives a lifetime protection against a specific form of Pneumonia, it is recommended for all patients with, Heart disease, Diabetes, Asthma, Splenectomy and patients over the age of 65.
Health Visitor Primary visit at 10 – 12 days
Weaning contact at 4 – 6 months
2 year health check and 3 year questionnaire
Childrens Vaccination Schedule
At two months old:
At three months old:
At four months old:
At around 12 months old:
At around 13 months old:
Three years four months to five years old (pre-school):
13 to 18 years old:
For professional Smoking Cessation advice please phone ‘Quit Squad’on 0800 328 6297. With professional advice you will be offered up to 10 weeks nicotine Replacement Therapy on prescription.
These clinics are run by the Practice Nurse and Health Care Assistant and are by appointment. All patients aged between 40 and 74 years are eligibile to attend.
Please see a Doctor to discuss initial treatment. Follow up appointments are carried out by the Practice Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner.
We prefer to do these tests within the practice and either the Practice Nurse, or the Nurse Practitioner can carry them out. Please inform the receptionist when making your appointment, that you will be having a smear test. We follow the local policy of screening every three years until the age of 40, then every five years, until the age of 65, (except) when you have had a hysterectomy or when there is an abnormality requiring more frequent smears. You will receive an invitation by computer typed letter.
Patients may be seen by the doctor of their choice. Antenatal care is principally conducted by midwifes in co-operation with the practice and Consultant Obstetrician. The Midwifery team can be contacted on 01253 821457, Appointments can be made via community receptionist – upstairs at the health centre or on 951681.
Comprehensive, confidential advice is available for everyone during normal surgery times. Prescriptions for oral contraceptives (the pill and the mini pill) can be given and contraceptive injections administered, by the Nurse Practitioners or the Practice Nurse. The fitting of coils and implants are performed by prior arrangement with a doctor.
Post Coital Contraception (Morning after Pill) The morning after pill is prescribable and can be effective up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. A coil can be fitted up to five days later and continues to provide contraception. This is available from Doctors and Nurse Practitioners. Patients may contact the surgery first thing in the morning and after speaking to the nurse will be offered a prescription that morning. If needed at weekends this prescription can be bought over the counter or obtained from the same day walk-in centre.
All patients with a raised blood pressure need their blood pressure measuring at least once a year. The Practice Nurse and Nurse Practitioners run a clinic to monitor blood pressure and related problems.