Our clinics provide longer appointments with an opportunity to discuss preventative care, treatment and disease management.
ASTHMA CLINIC
Our asthma clinic is held every Tuesday afternoon and is run by our practice nurse Jayne Alibone, who is studying for the Diploma in Asthma Management. Jayne can assess your asthma, offer advice on management of your condition and answer any queries. She will also see asthmatic patients at other times by request.
CERVICAL SMEARS
Our practice nurses are trained to carry out cervical smears. It is recommended that all ladies from the ages of 20 to 65 have a cervical smear on a regular basis as advised by the DoH.
CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
All child development checks are carried out by our team of Health Visitors. Appointments are sent by the Health Visitors support staff.
CORONARY HEART DISEASE CLINIC
This clinic is run each week by Practice Nurse Jo Redmond and Dr Perryer. Health checks and lifestyle advice are given to patients who have coronary heart disease. The practice runs its own electrocardiography (E.C.G) service.
DIABETIC CLINIC
This clinic is run by the diabetic specialist nurse Sue Buswell and Dr Charlotte Duncan to help patients manage their diabetes. Regular follow-ups and annual screening are important for the prevention, early detection and treatment of the complications of diabetes. Advice is given on all aspects of diabetic care including eye problems, foot care and dietary advice, as well as drug and injection treatments.
FAMILY PLANNING
All our nurses can give general advice about all matters of contraception and perform coil checks, however only Sue and Jo can issue repeat prescriptions for the pill. Emergency contraception can be offered up to 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. Please telephone for advice if required.
FLU CLINICS
Vaccination against influenza is available every year from mid September to December by appointment. We encourage all patients over 65 and all patients with diabetes, chronic chest conditions, (including heart disease), asthma, renal (kidney) disease, residents of nursing and residential homes and the elderly, to take advantage of this service, although others can be vaccinated on request.
CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS
The immunisation clinic is held every Tuesday morning by the Health Visitors. We recommend the following vaccinations:
- At 2, 3 & 4 months of age: The new 5 in 1 injection which contains Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hib and IPV (Polio) plus Meningitis C
- During the 2nd year of life: Measles, Mumps & Rubella at 13 months.
- Pre-school entry: Diptheria, Tetanus booster, Pertussis and IPV combined and the MMR booster
- At senior school (year 9): BCG
- At school leaving age: Diptheria, Tetanus booster and IPV combined.
There are a variety of immunisations available for adults including influenza vaccine (tetanus and polio vaccinations given every 10 years or when necessary), rubella and travel immunisations.
LEG ULCER CLINIC
This clinic is held on Wednesday afternoon for the assessment and treatment of leg ulcers.
MATERNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
All the partners in the practice are able to provide antenatal and postnatal care, although we recommend that the midwife carries this out whenever possible.
MINOR SURGERY
All doctors perform minor surgery on the premises. A wart clinic is held twice a month. SMOKING Advice is offered by the Nurses (usually Louise) to anyone who wishes to give up smoking and needs help to achieve their aim.
TRAVEL CLINIC
Our practice nurses are able to give travel advice. Please make an appointment with the nurse well in advance of your expected date of travel. They will advise you which vaccinations are necessary for your destination and plan the correct timing for these. A full range of vaccines are available, but please remember that many injections need to be carried out 6-8 weeks prior to travelling and some will incur a fee. We are a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.