Antenatal Clinic
Patients are seen by Dr Courtney in surgery by appointment on Wednesday mornings.
Full antenatal and postnatal care is provided by the practice doctors and community
midwives.
Baby Clinic
There is a baby clinic on every Monday of each month from 2.00 - 3.00pm for immunisations and development checks. No appointment is necessary.
Asthma Clinic
This is run by the practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment
only.
Diabetic Clinic
This is run by the practice nurse in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment
only.
Family Planning
Contraceptive care is available from the practice. Patients requesting emergency
contraception will be offered an appointment to obtain medication within the
appropriate time constraints.
Well Woman Clinic
This clinic is run by Dr Elaine Courtney for smears, postnatal checks and discussion
of women's health issues. Please make an appointment.
Minor Surgery
Certain procedures are carried out by Dr Kyle, such as injections and removal
of skin tags. Minor surgery appointments can be booked with the receptionists.
Non-NHS Examinations
The doctors are happy to carry out medicals, eg insurance and driving licence,
by appointment. Please telephone the surgery for an appointment. Please ask at
reception for the charges for these services.
Counselling
A community psychiatric nurse is available for counselling following referral
from one of the GPs.
Patients Over 75 Years
If you are aged 75 years or over, you should be seen annually either by your
doctor, the practice or district nurse. This can be arranged at the surgery or,
if that is not possible, a home visit can be arranged.
Travel Immunisation/Vaccination
Please make an appointment at least six weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure
adequate cover. 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; diabetics; residents of nursing and rest homes; carers.
Please contact the reception staff in October for details of the vaccination
dates to make an appointment. If you are unable to attend the surgery, a home
visit will be arranged to undertake this facility.
