Medical Services

Cervical Smears

• This procedure should be performed routinely at least every five years. 

• The smear test aims to detect changes in the cervix (neck of the womb) before they become dangerous so that they can be treated. 

• Patients who receive a letter of invitation to attend for a smear should ask to make an appointment with one of the practice nurses in normal surgery time.

Child Health Surveillance

• The Doctor, together with the Health Visitors, provide a comprehensive child  health surveillance service including hearing, developmental and pre-school checks

Childhood immunisations

• It is essential for children to be fully immunised and we advise that current recommendations should be strictly adhered to. 

• The practice nurses  hold immunisation sessions once a month with the health visitors, and a doctor is available for advice as required. 

• Invitations to attend are sent automatically by the Health Authority who maintain the database of childhood immunisation information

Contraception

• A complete contraceptive service is provided by individual doctors, including the fitting of coils and diaphragms. 

• In addition, the practice nurses can provide comprehensive information, advice and follow up care.

Diabetic Clinic

• All diabetics should have regular medical supervision and therefore special clinics are held by Sister Lorna Ellis each week. 

• We recommend that all diabetics should attend twice a year routinely. 

• If there are any particular problems Sister Ellis is always available to provide advice.

• In addition, special annual eye checks are essential to prevent complications and are available from local opticians.

Leg Ulcer Clinic

• Nurse Morgan, together with the district nurses runs a leg ulcer clinic on Tuesday afternoons to provide intensive treatment and dressing of leg ulcers

Maternity

• Full maternity services are provided by the midwives attached to the surgery  with the support of the doctors.

Minor Surgery

• All the doctors provide minor surgery services to their patients. 

• In addition, Dr Hickman is accredited to perform extended minor surgery in the form of removal of cysts from eyelids for patients of any doctor in this or other practices referred by their doctor.

Registration Health Check

• All new patients are offered a routine health check with Mrs Sue Parsons [Health Care Technician]

• This allows us to gain information regarding recent or serious illnesses and any relevant family history. 

• You will be asked to bring a specimen of urine to the appointment with you.

Respiratory Clinic

• Sister Ellis has a special interest in respiratory disease. 

• With continuing advances in management and drug therapy, it is possible to improve control of asthma symptoms. 

• We recommend that all patients with a respiratory problems should see Sister Ellis at least once a year to maintain optimum control. We will send a reminder when your review is due.

Secondary Coronary Prevention

• Coronary Heart Disease is now recognised as a major health concern and clinics are held every week by Nurse Lynn for anyone who has cardio-vascular problems. 

• It is recommended that all at-risk patients attend once a year.  The clinic offers life style advice, a blood pressure check, blood tests and an ECG

Smoking Cessation

• Appointments for smoking cessation advice are available with the Respiratory Nurse

Travel Advice

• If you are travelling abroad it is sensible to make provision well in advance of your expected date of travel, if possible a minimum of four weeks. 

• The surgery has a full stock of all vaccines and can give full guidance on health matters relating to travel abroad. 

• Our practice nurses have up-to-date information and would be delighted to discuss your individual requirements. 

• Please note that you will be charged for some of your holiday vaccinations.