Extra Services And Clinics
These are provided by the doctors, practice nurses or health visitors. Please see the receptionist who
will advise you about the correct appointment. Many of our health care appointments such as blood pressure
management, diabetic care, immunisation (apart from those in childhood), minor surgery and contraceptive
advice will be provided within normal surgery times. This is for the convenience of patients as such
appointments can be provided on every weekday of every week. The disadvantage of fixed clinics is that they
are restricted to certain days in the month which may not be convenient for everyone.
However, we do provide the following clinics:
Infant And Baby Clinics (Child Development)
Clinics are held on Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am and 2.00 - 4.00pm (Kathy Rehling).
Routine Childhood Immunisation Programme
Each vaccination is given as a single injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm.
| When to immunise |
Diseases protects against |
Vaccine given |
| Two months old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough),
polio and Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib)
Pneumococcal infection |
DTaP / IPV / Hib and Pneumococcal
conjugate vaccine (PCV) |
| Three months old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
Meningitis C (meningococcal group C) |
DTaP / IPV / Hib and MenC |
| Four months old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
Meningitis C
Pneumococcal infection |
DTaP / IPV / Hib, MenC and PCV |
| Around 12 months |
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and
meningitis C |
Hib / MenC |
| Around 13 months |
Measles, mumps and rubella (German measles)
Pneumococcal infection |
MMR and PCV |
Three years fours
months to five
years old |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and polio
measles, mumps and rubella |
DTaP/IPV or
DTaP/IPV and MMR |
Thirteen months to
eighteen years old |
Tetanus, diphtheria and polio |
Td/IPV |
|
Non-routine Immunisations
| When to immunise |
Diseases protects against |
Vaccine given |
At birth
(to babies who are more
likely to come into contact
with TB than the general
population) |
Tuberculosis |
BCG |
At birth
(to babies whose mothers
are hepatitis B positive) |
Hepatitis B |
Hep B |
|
Diabetic Clinics
These are run on Thursday mornings by the practice nurse. The practice is undergoing training for insulin
treatment conversion within Primary Care for Type 2 Diabetes.
Adults’ Vaccinations
All adults should ensure they have had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years and have had a full course of polio
vaccinations. If in doubt please check with the receptionist. Flu vaccinations are available each autumn for
patients in the 'at risk' groups.
For adults who are vulnerable (eg those with diabetes, emphysema, heart failure, splenectomy, etc) other
vaccinations may be recommended (eg influenza, pneumococcal, meningitis).
Travel Clinics
To asssist patients travelling abroad, the doctors and practice nurses can advise you about which vaccinations you
will need. We can provide any of the following:
vaccinations against polio, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, hepatitis B, meningitis, and malaria
prevention.
NB: WE ARE A REGISTERED YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CENTRE
Please note, some travel vaccines are chargeable and must be paid for in advance in cash or by cheque. We are
unable to accept debit or credit cards. Do please ask the nurse or receptionist for details.
Please contact the surgery well in advance of travelling to discuss your travel plans and vaccinations required.
Newly Registered Patients
All newly registered patients will be given an appointment with a doctor for a routine health care examination.
Non-NHS Examinations
Medical examinations for special purposes, eg, HGV, elderly drivers, pre-employment, fitness to undertake sports,
fitness to travel, etc, will be provided by appointment.
There may be a CHARGE for this service, so DO PLEASE ASK the receptionist beforehand. Payment can be made by cash or cheque - we are unable to accept credit/debit cards.
Patients Aged Between 16 And 75 Years
You are invited to have a check-up if you have not received medical attention within the last three years.
Patients Aged 75 Years Or Over
If you are aged 75 years or over, we offer you an annual consultation by a member of the practice (ie a doctor,
health visitor, practice nurse or district nurse). This can be done at the surgery if you are well enough to
attend, or otherwise at your own home.
Well Man And Well Woman Clinics
These are performed by the practice nurse. Appointments can be obtained from the receptionists.
Asthma Clinics
These are run regularly by the doctors and practice nurses. Please ask for details.
Cervical Smears
These are carried out by the practice nurses or the doctors. Appointments can be made by the receptionists.
Dressings, Removal Of Sutures And Ear Syringing
These are done by the practice nurse.
Minor Surgery
These are done in designated sessions.
Weight Reduction Clinic
Appointments may be made with the practice nurse.
District Nurse
This service is available to all housebound patients and is designed to promote independence where possible. Visits are organised according to priority of need. The district nursing team can be contacted via the surgery.
