Clinics & Services
Adult Vaccinations |
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| All adults should ensure they have tetanus, diphtheria and polio cover. Our Practice Nurses can advise you. Flu vaccinations are available each autumn for over 65 year olds and people with certain medical conditions e.g. chronic chest problems, diabetes and heart disease. Pneumococcal vaccine is targeted at certain individuals and will be offered, if appropriate. |
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Antenatal Care |
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| Appointments are available throughout the week during routine Surgeries, or at the Antenatal Clinic on Tuesday afternoons, when a Doctor and Midwife are in attendance. |
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| Baby Clinic (Well Baby) | ||
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This is held on Wednesday
afternoons, between 2pm and 4pm. Appointments must be made for 8 week and 8 month checks. A Doctor and Health Visitor work together to assess the well being of infants and toddlers. As all vaccinations are undertaken at this Clinic, there is the opportunity to discuss any worries or queries you may have regarding the vaccination schedule.
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Blood Clinics |
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You may attend any clinic on the timetable (download
timetable here), no appointment is necessary, but
waiting may be unavoidable during busy periods. Please arrive at least 15
minutes before the session ends to ensure you will be seen as clinics close and
blood tests are collected promptly. |
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Cervical Smears |
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It is important for all women between the ages of 25 and 65 to have regular cervical smears. These can be done by either the Doctors or the Practice Nurses. |
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Child Vaccinations |
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Vaccinations:- Childhood
vaccinations are given at 2, 3 and 4
months, to protect small babies from
whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria,
polio, HIB meningitis and
Meningococcal meningitis C. Booster
immunisation is also offered to
pre-school and 15 year old children.
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Chlamydia Testing |
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Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed Sexually Transmitted infection in men and women. Most of the people who have this infection will have no symptoms. If you or your sexual partner remain untreated it can cause infertility.
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Choose and Book |
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Choose and Book is a service that allows you to
choose your hospital or clinic and book an
appointment with a specialist. When you and your GP
agree that you need to see a specialist you will be
able to choose from a list of hospitals or clinics.
You will also be able to choose the date and time of
your appointment.
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Contraceptive Services & Family Planning Clinic |
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Counselling |
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| Counsellor Mrs Susan Cullen BD (Hons) Dip Counselling MBACP (ACCRED) UKRCP (Approach: Person-centred/integrative)
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Minor Surgery |
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| Minor operations are carried out by the Doctors at the Surgery, by appointment. |
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Non NHS Medical Examinations |
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| If you require such a medical, please state this at the time of making the Appointment. Please note, a fee will be payable for these examinations. The Receptionists will be able to advise you of the costs, or click here for a list of our fees. |
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Travel Health |
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| A full range of advice and
immunisation is available from the
Practice Nurses. Please arrange these well in advance of your travel date, by telephoning the Surgery and speaking to a Receptionist. |
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