Antenatal/Postnatal Clinic
The Antenatal clinic takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 1.00pm by appointment. The Doctor will advise you when to come for your first initial visit. Patients will be seen by a Midwife. The Postnatal clinic is by appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Asthma/COPD Clinic
The Practice Nurse will see all patients on regular respiratory medication. She can give advice about peak flow rates, inhaler technique and monitor your progress. If you are concerned, please contact the Nurse at any time. Appointments can be made at reception.
Child Health Clinic
6-8 week child health checks are carried out by a GP within the practice and are by appointment only. You will be notified when these assessments are due once the child has been registered with the practice. Your health visitor may also run ‘drop in clinics’ for weight checks and advice on general parenting, infant diets and any infant health concerns.
Diabetic Clinic
The Practice Nurse sees insulin dependent diabetics, diet only diabetics and those people who need to take oral medication. She can also provide guidance on specialist chiropodist and dietician referral as required. Clinics are held on Wednesday afternoons by appointment via reception.
Family Planning
This is for both female and male patients. All the Partners and Practice Nurses are able to give advice about contraception and sexual health matters.
Heart Disease Clinic
Any patient with angina or following a heart attack should attend the Practice Nurse once a year for routine tests. Please book appointments at reception.
Hypertension Clinic
Any patient with high blood pressure should attend once a year for a blood pressure check, blood tests, E.C.G and urine test. Please book appointments at reception.
Immunisation Clinic
This is organised by the Health Visitors. All mothers are notified automatically with an appointment to bring their babies for immunisation.
Well Woman/Cervical Screening Clinic
The Practice nurse will see patients for cervical screening and advice. Appointments should be arranged via reception.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy information is available for patients with muscle and joint problems at www.nhsinform.co.uk/msk
Medicals
Should you need insurance, employment or other medical examinations please make a special appointment with the receptionist as this takes a little longer than other services.