Clinics and Services

Clinics and Services

We provide a range of services and clinics.

All Services

Child Development

A baby clinic is held every Tuesday morning at the medical centre from 9.00am – 11.00am. New babies will be sent an appointment to see the doctor at eight weeks…

Chiropody

We are currently unable to offer a NHS Chiropody service at the practice, however if you speak with your nurse or doctor they can refer those patients who need this…

Counselling

A counselling service is available at the medical centre with our counsellor Penny Merrett. We can also refer you to one of our IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) team,…

Family Planning

We are able to offer a full family planning service apart from the fitting of the contraceptive cap and the intra-uterine device or coil. Special appointments may be required so…

Health Trainer

Would you like to become healthier but don’t know where to start? Our health trainer Kim Hinchliffe can help you lose weight, get more active, eat more healthily or stop…

Mammography (breast screening)

It is recommended that all women between the age of 50 and 65 years attend for mammography. You will receive a letter from central health with regard to this, please…

Minor Surgery

Certain minor surgical procedures can be carried out by appointment under local anaesthetic in the surgery, you will need to see a doctor first to assess if this is possible.…

Non-NHS Appointments

Medical examinations for special purposes, e.g. pre-employment, PCV/LGV driver, fitness for sports/to travel, etc., are undertaken by the doctors. As special appointments must be made a fee will be payable…

Smoking Cessation

A stop smoking advisor runs a very popular clinic here at the surgery on Monday afternoons that you can book into at reception if you would like to stop smoking.…

Teen Service

The Practice’s ethos is that ‘We are Here to Listen and Not to Tell’ and openly encourage young people to discuss any problems they might have with one of the…

Travel Information

If you require travel vaccinations, immunisations or advice, please either make an appointment with one of our practice nurses or telephone to speak to them for advice. Please download the…

Health Checks

Asthma Checks

For those who have asthma we advise you to attend the asthma clinic so that you can have a six monthly asthma check up.

Blood Pressure

A blood pressure check is recommended at least once every five years. If you are found to have a high blood pressure, you will be asked to attend for a…

Cervical Smear Test

These are carried out by any of our nurses. A test is recommended every three years for women from the age of 25 to 49 years of age, and then…

Diabetic Checks

For those who have diabetes we do ask that you attend the joint diabetic clinics run by one of the nurses and a doctor every Tuesday or Wednesday morning, alternatively…

Heart Checks

Those who have heart disease will be advised to have an annual ‘Healthy Heart’ check with our nursing team.

Pregnancy

Ante-Natal Care

Ante Natal Care is provided by the midwives. Your first appointment will usually be in the ‘booking clinic’ which takes place on Tuesday’s. You are welcome to book directly into…

Post-Natal Care

After delivery and on leaving the hospital you will routinely be visited by one of the midwives attached to the practice. They will have regular contact with you for the…