Services We Provide

Asthma/COPD Clinics
The clinics are run by the practice nurse who is qualified in this field. We offer regular review of treatment and instruction in inhaler use and self-help.

Antenatal Clinics
Antenatal clinics are run by the midwife by appointment only. Your doctor will refer you to the midwife when your pregnancy is confirmed. Alternatively, if you perform a positive home pregnancy test, you may make your own appointment to see the midwife. Telephone the reception to make a booking.

Postnatal Clinics
These are run by a doctor on a Tuesday and Friday afternoon - you will receive your appointment for this check-up through the post.

Immunisation Clinic
These are run by the practice nurse/doctor on a Tuesday morning; it is important for the well being of your child that he/she attends this clinic.

Cervical Smears
Reminders for these tests are sent to patients' homes directly from the Primary Care Trust. Upon receipt, please telephone and make an appointment with the practice nurse.

Child Health Clinics
These are run by one of the doctors and a health visitor on a Friday afternoon.
You can have your baby weighed and discuss baby's progress and any problems you may have.

Counselling
Referral is by the doctor. An appointment will be sent directly to the patient by the counsellor. Counselling is to help you work through a wide range of personal and family difficulties. Demand for this service is high and the waiting list could be several weeks. If you are unable to keep your appointment it is imperative that you let us know as soon as possible so that the slot can be given to another patient.

Diabetic Clinics
These clinics are run by the practice nurse who is qualified in this field, and a doctor. All diabetics on our register are invited for annual checks. Regular review of diabetic control is encouraged, as good control of diabetes helps avoid long-term complications.

Nurse-led Family Planning Service
A full range of services is offered during normal surgery appointments; please ask your doctor or practice nurse for advice. Emergency contraception is available after discussion with a doctor or nurse.

Health Checks
These are available to all patients on request and include lifestyle assessments and advice. Please make an appointment with the practice nurse.

Minor Surgery
Several doctors are qualified to perform certain surgical procedures in our specially equipped minor ops room. Your doctor will advise you where this may be appropriate.

Physiotherapy
This service is obtained via a referral from the doctor. Appointments are sent out by the physiotherapist; please let them know if you are unable to attend.

Private Services
Private medical examinations for which a fee is payable can be performed by the doctors at the surgery. These include insurance, HGV, PSV, pre-employment and sports medical examinations. Other private services include holiday cancellation and 'fitness to travel' forms. Details of fees are available at reception.

Smoking Cessation Clinic
These clinics are run by our healthcare assistant. You can self refer by booking an appointment at reception, or you can discuss this during a consultation with the doctor who will refer you on. The success rate in helping our patients stop smoking is above the national average.

Weight Management
These clinics are run by nurses qualified in this field. Referral is by the doctor if you meet the required criteria.

Medical Certificates
Sick certificates (SC1) for the first five days of absence from work are available from reception, your employer or a post office. After this initial period they will be provided at the time of a consultation with your doctor. A fee will be charged for private certificates.