Clinics & Services

Cervical Cytology

Women between the ages of 25 to 65 will receive an invitation for a cervical smear test. This procedure should be performed routinely at three to five year intervals depending on age. Smears will be done more frequently where necessary.

Child Vaccinations

All children should commence the immunisation programme from two months old. You will receive invitations to attend our child clinics.

Childhood Immunisations

The practice follows the national policy for childhood immunisation.

Further information can be found on the NHS Immunisation Schedule website.

Health Checks

NHS Health Checks are available for patients aged between 40 and 74 who have not had a check in the last five years. This involves an assessment of your risks for developing heart disease and a simple examination, e.g., blood pressure, urine check and cholesterol level if appropriate. This is particularly important if you smoke, or have a family history of coronary heart disease at an early age (less than 60 years). Our practice nurses will give advice and follow-up support on giving up smoking, losing weight, lowering your cholesterol levels and following a healthy lifestyle.

Influenza

Annual protection against influenza is offered to senior citizens and those at high risk, e.g., with chronic heart, chest, some breathing disorders, and diabetes.

Maternity

The doctors and midwives provide care before and after delivery.

The midwife provides the following clinics:

Booking clinic (for newly pregnant ladies) – Tuesday mornings between 10.00am and noon
Routine follow-up clinics – Wednesday between 9.00am and 16.00pm

In addition there is a doctor-led post-natal six week mum and baby check held on Tuesday afternoons from 2.00pm until 4.00pm.

Phlebotomy

We offer phlebotomy services from 7.30am on :

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Pre-pregnancy Advice

Pre-pregnancy advice is offered by the doctors and midwife for those thinking of becoming pregnant. It is essential that you stop smoking, reduce your alcohol intake to a minimum, ensure an adequate daily intake of the vitamin folic acid in your diet, and check with your doctor about any medication you are taking. As a general rule don’t take any drugs, including those bought over the counter, in pregnancy, unless advised by your doctor. All pregnant women should attend the antenatal clinic as soon as possible.

Tetanus & Polio

Protection against tetanus and polio should be kept up to date. A full primary course with a booster at 15 should be followed by at least two boosters at 10 year intervals to protect throughout life.