CLINICS
Special
Services
Well
Person Clinics
The doctors and nurses of the practice are all committed to health promotion,
believing it is better, where possible, to prevent illness rather than
treat it. Our practice nurses run well man and well woman sessions.
You can make an appointment at reception.
Well woman checks include a SMEAR TEST, which is an examination
of the neck of the womb (cervix) for changes which occur before cancer
develops. We strongly recommend this test for all women up to the age
of 65 who are or who have been sexually active, and we run a
recall system for this examination.
Antenatal
Clinic
This is run jointly by the doctor and midwife on Tuesday between 2.00
and 3.30pm by appointment.
Child Development And Immunisation
Routine immunisations and developmental checks are carried out every
Monday between 1.30 and 3.00pm
by appointment.
Travel
Immunisation
If you intend going abroad on holiday or business you may need the protection
of travel vaccinations. Please see the practice nurse by appointment,
if possible two months before departure. We advise you to take a sterile
needle pack whenever visiting Third World countries where hygiene is
dubious.
Adult
Immunisation
You will need to have a tetanus booster every 10 years unless you have had five (in which case you have life long immunity) in a lifetime and a polio booster if you are visiting a part of the world where the risk is high. We also offer a flu vaccine from October every year, especially for the over 65s and those with chest complaints and other chronic health problems. We also offer Pneumococcal Vaccination to the over 65s and again those with certain chronic health problems. Please see the nurse.
Family
Planning
All the doctors offer advice about family planning, including the pill and all other methods. Coils and subcutaneous contraceptive implants are fitted in surgery by Dr Gallop.
The doctors are happy to prescribe the 'morning after' contraceptive at any consultation. This can be taken up to 72 hours after intercourse and the service is, of course, completely confidential. We also belong to the 'C Card Scheme'. ie if you are under 25 years, you can register and receive free condoms on presentation of your card.
Minor
Surgery Services
These are carried out by our doctors and nurses - you will need a special
appointment. Please make an appointment with one of our doctors first.
Diabetic
Clinic
We run a regular diabetic clinic where advice is given on all aspects
relating to diabetes.
The practice is regularly visited by the mobile Retinopathy Camera to
complement our care of diabetics.
Chronic Heart Disease Clinics
These clinics are run by the nurse and offer help and advice regarding all aspects of the disease.
Asthma And COPD (Chronic Lung Disease) Clinics
These clinics are run by the nurse and offer help and advice on lifestyle, inhaler technique and medication. Patients are seen regularly and referred back to the doctor when appropriate.
Smoking Cessation Clinics
These are run in the practice by a qualified Phoenix Smoking Cessation Advisor.
Non-NHS Examinations/Services
If you need a special examination, eg fitness to undertake sport, pre-employment
medical or PSV and LGV medicals, these will be undertaken by appointment
and a fee will be charged. A list of these charges is displayed in the
reception area.
Health
Promotion
We encourage
all our patients to share the responsibility for their health, both
by preventing disease and treating existing diseases. Many serious diseases
can be prevented by a healthy way of life. You may discuss ways of promoting
improvements in your general health with your doctor or with our practice
nurses.
Particularly
Important Are:
SMOKING - The single largest preventable cause of ill health in this
country. A major cause of cancer, bronchitis and heart disease.
DIET - To
control weight and to reduce cholesterol in the blood to prevent heart
disease.
EXERCISE
- To reduce weight and increase wellbeing.
Comments
And Complaints
We operate
a practice complaints procedure as part of an NHS system dealing with
complaints. Should you have any comments, suggestions or complaints
regarding the practice, please make an appointment with the practice
manager.
