Yardley Wood Health Centre

Clinics

Ante/Postnatal Clinics

Usually held on a Wednesday afternoon.
Patients are seen by the midwife at the clinics by appointment and also by the doctors during surgery hours.

Baby Immunisations And Toddler Clinic

By appointment on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.

Asthma Clinic

This is run by the practice nurses. All asthmatics need regular reviews and a patient can self-refer.

Counselling Service

There is a practice counsellor who can be seen following a doctor's referral.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Please self-refer.

Diabetic Clinics

These are run by the practice nurses.

Anticoagulation Clinics

We are now one of the providers for SBPCT. Our nurses run daily clinics to check your Warfarin levels.

Minor Surgery

Some procedures may be performed by the doctors by prior arrangement usually on a Wednesday afternoon.

Well Person Checks

These can be done by the practice nurses and include self-referral for a three-yearly check or annual health check if over 75 years.

Family Planning

Contraceptive care is provided by all the doctors and practice nurses during surgery hours. Coil fittings are by appointment with Dr Banerjee.

Women's Health And Menopause Clinic

This is run on alternate Tuesday and Wednesday morning by Dr Banerjee and Dr Kelly. They cover all aspects of female health care, eg period problems, breast care advice, osteoporosis and HRT. Self-referrals are welcome.

Non-NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence, by appointment outside surgery hours. Please contact the surgery for an appointment and ask at reception for the charges for these services.

Travel Advice and Immunisations

Please book with the practice nurses at least six weeks prior to travel.
A charge will be made for certain immunisations and vaccinations which are not covered by the NHS. A list of these charges is held at reception.

Flu Vaccination

An influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and residents of nursing and rest homes.
Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination dates and to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.