Services

Adult and travel immunisations are given by the Practice Nurse by appointment. If you are intending to go abroad, it is advisable to make an appointment to see the Nurse two to three months in advance to discuss the requirements. The Practice stocks a full range of holiday vaccinations and the Practice Nurse will give you all the necessary information. Please note that there is a fee payable for certain vaccinations, such as rabies and for anti-malaria medication. Childhood immunisations and vaccinations for older children are provided by appointment with the Practice Nurse. Please ensure that you bring the Red Book on every occasion so that it is kept up to date. 

The Practice Nurse gives childhood immunisations by appointment during normal surgery hours. The Health Visitors also run well Baby Clinics and clinics for the under fives; details are available form the Health Visitors Team on 01273 294111. It is very important to keep up with the vaccination schedule to prevent the development of serous and potentially life threatening childhood diseases. Dr Gracia performs routine child developmental health checks at 6 weeks and 8 months of age by appointment.

Patients who are over 75 years of age or those who have not been seen by a GP for three years or more may telephone and request an appointment for a general health check, including blood pressure check and urine testing. This appointment will be with the Practice Nurse who may then ask you to see one of the doctors if you require further treatment or tests. Adult health checks are important as some conditions such as high blood pressure may stay undiagnosed until there are complications. It is also essential to identify lifestyle and other risk factors that, if not identified and addressed early, they may lead to serious illnesses such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The surgery works with local pharmacists to provide a smoking cessation service. Once assessed by a local pharmacist (please approach them directly for an assessment in the first instance) the GP will then prescribe any medications they feel are appropriate for you. If you are unsure which pharmacists offer this service please contact the surgery who will be able to advise you.

A range of contraceptive services, including emergency contraception and annual oral contraceptive checks, are available by appointment with the Practice Nurses. A cervical smear screening service is also provided by the Practice Nurses by appointment. 

The care of antenatal patients is shared between the GPs and the Community Midwives. Please ensure that you make an appointment to see your doctor soon after confirmation of your pregnancy so that arrangements for your antenatal care are made early. Our Midwives support Home Birth in appropriate circumstances.

Your GP or the Practice Nurse may request a blood test. These are undertaken at the surgery by appointment before 11.30am. For patients with a history of Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, and Thyroid Illness or on certain medications requiring regular monitoring, it is essential that blood tests are taken on an annual basis, so please ensure that you make an appointment with the Practice Nurse or Phlebotomist when reminded to do so.