Health Promotion Clinics
The practice runs health promotion clinics in line with the GMS contract which include:
ASTHMA/COPD CLINIC
These clinics are established to ensure that patients with respiratory problems are being managed appropriately and provided with optimum treatment. Our nurses/GP who run these clinics have been trained in the management of the conditions.
DIABETIC CLINIC
This clinic is available for all diabetic patients, and is run by the doctors and practice nurses who have been trained in diabetes. If you are diabetic and have not yet been sent an appointment to attend, please contact reception to make one.
MATERNITY CLINIC
This clinic is run by our practice nurses to check the overall wellbeing of patients.
MINOR SURGERY
Many minor surgical procedures including cysts, lumps, warts etc can be performed in our fully equipped treatment room. Your doctor will explain the procedure and offer treatment if applicable.
CORONARY CARE PREVENTION
This clinic is aimed at the detection and prevention of heart and associated diseases. Cholesterol, blood pressure and lifestyle screening is carried out at this clinic by our practice nurses.
CHILD ASSESSMENT CLINICS
These are held when your baby is eight weeks old and for pre-school children approximately at four years of age. Your child will be assessed by one of your practice doctors assisted by one of the Primary Health Care Team.
Your child's first immunisation and pre-school immunisation will be offered at this clinic. An appointment card will be sent to you when the assessment is due. If the appointment time is unsuitable please contact reception to make alternative arrangements.
IMMUNISATION CLINIC
You may be sent an appointment or may phone yourself if your child is due an immunisation.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC
The clinic is carried out by our practice nurses to check the overall wellbeing of patients.
EPILEPSY
The practice nurses review patients with epilepsy. Medication is checked and, if necessary, the administration of such medication adjusted by the GP.
HYPOTHYROIDISM CLINIC
Patients with thyroid problems are reviewed by the practice nurses yearly.
CANCER PATIENTS
Cancer patients are reviewed regularly by the GPs and practice nurses.
SMOKING CLINIC
The clinic is run by our practice nurse and offers a personal, innovative and supportive service.
TRAVEL CLINIC
The clinic offers all travellers up to date vaccination advice.
CERVICAL SCREENING
This is carried out by our practice nurses for ladies between 18 and 65 years of age. A computerised letter will be sent when it is time for your appointment or, alternatively, you may contact reception to make one. Please let reception know if the appointment you have been sent is unsuitable.