Stop Smoking Clinics
We run a Stop Smoking Clinic which has a highly successful track record. If you need help to stop smoking please do not hesitate to ask for more information, we will be happy to help you. When booking your appointment with reception do mention if it is for your first session – a longer appointment will be booked to allow plenty of time with the Stop Smoking Nurse.
Minor Surgery
All the doctors perform surgical procedures such as joint injections, removal of small cysts etc. Minor operations take place in regular monthly clinics and are by GP referral only.
Ladies
All the practice doctors hold special qualifications in gynaecology, family planning and pregnancy care. You are welcome to consult with a female doctor or our Practice Nurse should you prefer to see a lady for cervical smears or any other problems. Smear clinics have longer appointment slots – please tell the receptionist if you are booking a smear test so the correct appointment can be allocated and enough time allowed.
Family Planning
Advice can be obtained from your own doctor or from our Practice Nurse. Coils and caps can be fitted at the surgery.
Requests for contraceptive advice in the under 16 age group are dealt with sympathetically and in all cases confidentially. We participate in the C–Card system which enables younger patients to collect free condoms from the surgery discreetly at reception. Posters are up in the surgery explaining how to use this service.
Maternity Services
A huge amount of information, advice and help is available to anyone planning a pregnancy, or who is already pregnant. The GP's, Midwife, Practice Nurses and Health Visitor are all available to provide advice and care – if you are not sure who you need to see, one of our receptionists can direct you to the appropriate person.
To contact Maternity Services please call 01225 826454.
Babies and Children
In order for us to pick up potential problems as early as possible, we offer your child regular development checks. All the doctors recommend the full course of baby vaccinations; please contact reception or the Health Visitor for more information.
Flu Vaccination
September sees the start of our Flu Vaccination program and we also encourage those who are eligible to take up the offer of the free pneumococcal and shingles vaccine, please check with reception if you qualify.
Physiotherapist
First Contact Physiotherapist are now working from our surgery. The physio's will be able to assess and diagnose what's happening for you and give expert advice on how to manage your diagnosis. Please phone reception to make an appointment.