Young persons clinic

Every THURSDAY

3:30 pm - 4:30pm

More information can be found in our July 2008 Newsletter (see below).

Welcome to our first online copy of our Practice Newsletter.  Please click the image on the left to view the July 2008 issue.*

*Please note that the newsletter is a PDF document, adobe acrobat or similar pdf software will be needed to view it!

Since Monday 5th November, Glastonbury Surgery patients have been able to order their repeat prescriptions by telephone, by ringing the usual surgery number (01458 833666) and selecting option 4.

This service will be available Monday to Friday, between the hours of 10am-12pm, and 2-4pm.

Are you aged 15-24?

Have you heard of the new self-testing kits for Chlamydia?  This is a very common sexually transmitted infection that often doesn't cause any symptoms but can lead to chronic pain and infertility if not treated.  At least 1 in 10 people have it in Somerset.  We are encouraging any young people who have ever had sex to pick up a kit.  You can ask for one at reception, the Young Peoples Clinic, or when you see your GP or the Practice Nurses.  It involves a swab for the girls and a urine sample for the boys.  The kits come with full instructions and you just return the completed kit to the surgery.

If the result is positive, treatment is very easy.  It just needs one dose of antibiotics to clear the infection.

You can find more information about Chlamydia self-testing kits and where to obtain them on page 2 of our July 2008 Newsletter.

(If you are over 24 and would like to be tested this can be arranged via the Practice Nurses).