Clinics

Asthma

Alison Bailey and Pam Heywood have a special interest in respiratory disease.

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.

Blood pressure measurement & blood tests

Health Care Assistants, (working alongside the practice nurses), are available for taking blood, BP reviews, ECG's, new patient medicals, simple dressings, smoking and spirometry.

Breast screening

There is a recall system in place for women to attend the mobile breast-screening unit when it visits Glastonbury. Women aged between 50-70 years of age are called at 3 yearly intervals. If you require more frequent screening please discuss this with your doctor.

Cervical smears

New Screening intervals will be:

No routine screening for women under the age of 25
Women aged 25-49 will be screened every 3 years
Women aged 50-64 will be screened every 5 years

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.

Contraceptive advice

A complete contraceptive service is provided by individual doctors, including the fitting of coils, diaphragms and Implanon Implants.

In addition, the practice nurses can provide comprehensive information, advice and follow up care

Counselling

The practice offers a limited counselling service to registered patients. If you feel you need this please discuss it with your GP who will arrange an appointment for assessment.

Complementary therapies

Osteopathy and acupuncture can be provided for certain musculoskeletal conditions, please see your GP.

Diabetes clinic

All diabetics should have regular medical supervision and therefore clinics are held by Jill Smith each week.

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.

Ear syringing

If you feel that you need ear syringing, please make an appointment with the practice nurse. Please put eardrops or drops of olive oil, into the affected ear for 3-5 days prior to your appointment. This will soften the wax and make it easier to remove.

Family planning

All our nurses are trained in family planning and can provide advice and check ups for women using regular contraception.

Immunisation clinics

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)

Maternity care

Full maternity services are provided by the midwives attached to the surgery with the support of the doctors.

Medical examinations

If you need a private medical examination for insurance purposes or for the DVLA please contact a receptionist

Minor surgery

All the doctors provide minor surgery services to their patients.

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.

Physiotheraphy

Physiotherapy is available following referral from your doctor.

(Secondary Coronary Prevention) CVD clinic

Cardiovascular Heart Disease is now recognised as a major health concern and clinics are held every week by Sister Maggie Branch for anyone who has cardio-vascular problems.

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

Smoking cessation

Limited appointments for smoking cessation advice are available with the Health Care Assistants

Travel (clinic)

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 are travelling abroad it is sensible to make provision well in advance of your expected date of travel, if possible a minimum of six weeks.
The surgery has a full stock of all vaccines and can give full guidance on health matters relating to travel abroad.
Our practice nurses have up-to-date information and would be delighted to discuss your individual requirements.
Please note that you will be charged for some of your holiday vaccinations.

Vasectomy

If you are thinking about this please make a joint appointment for yourself and your partner with your doctor.

Warfarin monitoring

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

Young persons clinic

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