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.
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