Clinics and Services
We provide a full range of services including the below. For more information please visit our Health Review and Assessment Clinic.
Branch Surgery Clinics
On the first and third Wednesday of each month our Doctors will hold clinics at local village halls, for the convenience of patients.
Find out more about our Branch Surgery Clinics.
Blood Pressure Check
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit your blood pressure readings on a regular basis please complete our form.
Blood Tests
Make an appointment with the Healthcare Assistant or Phlebotomist.
Cervical Smears and Women’s Health
Eligible female patients will be invited for routine cervical smears. Women up to the age of 25-49 will be recalled every three years. Women over the age of 50 will be recalled every five years.
Child Health Clinics
Your child will be sent an appointment for immunisations by the Child Health Department. The clinics are held on Thursdays from 10:30 to 12:00.
Chronic Disease Monitoring
You will be invited for annual checks, in your birthday month, if you have long term problems such as Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or asthma.
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit your blood pressure readings on a regular basis please complete our form.
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit an annual review of your asthma symptoms please complete our form. If your symptoms are deteriorating or you are having any concerns please make an appointment with our Nurse.
Contraceptive Care
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit a contraceptive pill review please complete our form.
Ear Syringing
We advise the use of olive oil drops in the ears for 10 days prior to an appointment as this may avoid the need for syringing. There is more information on ear care available from Reception.
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations
Flu appointment clinics are set up during the Autumn for all patients over 65, those at risk with chronic disease and for Carers. We are also able to offer Pneumonia immunisation for patients over 65 years of age or with chronic disease.
Minor Operations
The surgery is equipped to perform a range of minor surgical procedures.
Smoking Cessation
For patient wanting to stop smoking, one to one support and advice can be offered on a regular basis by our nursing team. A range of therapies and services offer choice suited to individual needs.
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit a smoking review on a regular basis please complete our form.
Family Planning
The Doctors provide a full range of contraceptive and family planning advice. Routine checks can be carried out by the Practice Nurse.
If you have been advised by the surgery to submit a contraceptive pill review please complete our form.
Maternity Care
Please make an appointment to see the Doctor if you are planning to become, or think you may be pregnant. Your care is shared by the Doctors and our Community Midwife who holds a clinic at the surgery on a Friday morning from 09:00 until 11:00. The Midwife also provides parent craft classes in conjunction with neighbouring practices.
Screening Programmes
The Surgery supports the national screening arrangements for the following:
- Cervical Smears – Women up to the age of 25-49 will be recalled every three years. Women over the age of 50 will be recalled every five years.
- Mammograms – Women between the ages of 50 – 64 years are routinely invited for breast screening every three years.
- Aortic Aneurysm Screening – This is an ultrasound test for men aged 65 which is offered at the surgery. This checks for an abnormal widening of the main artery of the body, the aorta.
- Diabetic Eye Screening – Screening for diabetic patients over the age of 16 to check for damage at the back of the eye, a condition called Diabetic Retinopathy. This is performed every year at the Surgery using a special camera.
Travel Vaccinations
For information on travel vaccinations, please visit our Travel Room.