With continuing advances in management and drug therapy, it is possible to improve control of asthma symptoms.
We recommend that all patients with a respiratory problems should see Alison or Pam at least once a year to maintain optimum control.
New Screening intervals will be:
Women already in the system will remain on the old screening interval until after their next smear.
The smear test aims to detect changes in the cervix (neck of the womb) before they become dangerous so that they can be treated.
Patients who receive a letter of invitation to attend for a smear should ask to make an appointment with one of the practice nurses in normal surgery time.
It is helpful to advise the receptionist if you are booking for a smear.
In addition, the practice nurses can provide comprehensive information, advice and follow up care
Osteopathy and acupuncture can be provided for certain musculoskeletal conditions, please see your GP.
We recommend that all diabetics should attend twice a year routinely.
If there are any particular problems Jill is always available to provide advice.
In addition, special annual eye checks are essential to prevent complications and are available from local opticians. Please ask them to send a copy of your report to the surgery.
It is essential for children to be fully immunised and we advise that current recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Click here
The practice nurses hold four immunisation sessions each month and a doctor is available for advice as required.
Invitations to attend are sent automatically by the Health Authority who maintain the database of childhood immunisation information.
If you have concerns about immunisation please discuss these with your health visitor. (click here for more information)
Liquid Nitrogen services at the surgery will cease at the end of 2011. An advice sheet on how to deal with warts and verrucca's can be found on patient.co.uk by clicking here.
Full maternity services are provided by the midwives attached to the surgery with the support of the doctors.
The midwives look after you throughout your pregnancy. They offer full antenatal and postnatal care, birthing classes and breastfeeding workshops.
After a positive pregnancy test, please complete a new pregnancy referral form (available from reception, or by clicking here) and arrangements will be made for a midwife to contact you and make an initial booking appointment.
If you need a private medical examination for insurance purposes or for the DVLA please contact a receptionist
In addition, Dr Richard Hughes is accredited to perform selected extended minor surgery procedures.
If your doctor feels it is necessary you will be asked to make an appointment with Dr Hughes in the extended minor surgery clinic which is held on Wednesday evenings.
It is recommended that all at-risk patients attend once a year. The clinic offers life style advice, a blood pressure check, blood tests - an ECG will be performed if necessary
The practice provides a free travel clinic offering all major vaccines currently recommended, including Yellow Fever. You may be charged for certain travel vaccines. First Aid kits specifically designed for overseas travel are available
If you take warfarin and need to have an INR check this can be done at the INR clinics on Monday and Tuesday between 8:45am - 10am.
Please advise reception that you require an INR check
This is held every Thursday between 3:30 - 4:30 pm and young people who need treatment or advice about sexual health, contraception, eating disorders, drugs, counselling or general health are welcome to see either the doctor or practice nurses
No appointment is necessary and patients are seen in turn as they arrive
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