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CLINICS AND OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED
Antenatal Services Antenatal care is provided by the doctors during normal surgery hours. Contraception Services Comprehensive advice is available from the doctors during normal surgery consultations. The "morning after" pill can be prescribed when appropriate. You need to seek advice within 72 hours. Child Health Surveillance The eight week and pre-school checks are carried out by doctors. Other checks are carried out by the health visitor. Appointments for these should be made at the surgery. Minor Surgery And Cryotherapy If a minor surgery procedure is deemed suitable, arrangements for this will be made at the surgery. Some skin lesions are suitable for treatment with cryotherapy. An appointment can be arranged following assessment by a doctor. Cervical Smears The practice nurse takes most smears. Please book in at reception and tell the receptionist the reason for your appointment so that she can allocate the appropriate time. Influenza Vaccination A comprehensive programme is organised each year and appointments are sent to all those in at-risk groups. Foreign Travel And Advice A form is available at reception for initial enquiries and advice. Please complete this and leave it with the receptionist. The practice nurse will contact you with a response. Some vaccinations are covered by the NHS; others are not. Specialist Disease Management Clinics Patients who have a chronic on-going condition eg diabetes, asthma or angina may be asked to attend specially run clinics where we concentrate on that condition. Asthma Clinic Wednesday 9.00am - 5.00pm This is run by practice nurse Patricia in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only. Diabetic Clinic
This is run by practice nurse Judy in conjunction with the doctors, by appointment only. Health Assessments If you would like a general health assessment for blood pressure, weight management, help to stop smoking etc, you can make an appointment with Patricia or Judy, the practice nurses. They will give you help, support and information on ways to improve your health.
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