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CLINICS HELD AT THE SURGERY

Diabetic Clinic

All diabetic patients are encouraged to have an annual check. Nurse Pearce runs a diabetic clinic on Monday afternoons where diabetic patients can be monitored.

Antenatal Clinic

Antenatal appointments for the doctor can be booked during normal surgery hours.

Coronary Heart Disease Clinic

Nurse Ainsworth runs a weekly clinic on Friday afternoons from 2.30 - 3.50pm, to review and monitor patients suffering from CHD.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinic

The practice has a spirometer and the practice nurses undertake the review and monitoring of patients with chronic lung disease at various times by appointment.

Asthma Reviews

All patients with asthma, who have requested a prescription for an inhaler within the previous 12 months, will be invited for a review with a practice nurse.

Flu Clinic

Flu clinics are held from late September through to early November at various times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Influenza vaccination is particularly recommended for patients with heart, lung or kidney disease, diabetes and asthma. All persons residing in nursing and residential homes and anyone over the age of 65 are also strongly recommended to have this vaccination.

Family Planning

The practice nurses provide contraceptive advice and care during surgery hours.

Travel Vaccinations

We offer a travel advice and vaccination service to all patients who are travelling abroad on business or holiday. Please make an appointment at least eight weeks in advance of your holiday to ensure adequate cover.

Non-NHS Examinations

The doctors are happy to carry out medicals - eg insurance and driving medicals - by appointment outside surgery hours. Please telephone the surgery to make an appointment. These services are not undertaken under the NHS and are charged for privately. Please ask at reception for details of these charges.

HEALTH CHECKS

If you are aged between 16 and 74 and have not seen a doctor within three years, you may request a health check. Patients aged 75 and over may request a health check annually. These checks will normally be undertaken by one of the practice nurses. In the case of housebound patients aged 75 or over, the check can be arranged at the patient's home.