CONTRACEPTION SERVICES

We provide a comprehensive family planning service and can advise you on all methods of contraception. All such consultations will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

 

 

SMOKING CESSATION

Appointments can be arranged at the reception.

 

 

CHRONIC DISEASE REVIEWS

• Heart disease

• Stroke

• Diabetes

• Hypothyroidism

• Hypertension

• Epilepsy

• Asthma

• COPD

 

 

HEALTH PROMOTION

Please feel free to use our electronic health monitor found in the reception area. Our dedicated reception team will be happy to assist you with the check and arrange an appointment with our practice nurse if required.

 

Everyone aged 40 to 74 with no Chronic disease is entitled to a free health check.

This will involve a simple blood test and a review with our practice nurse. Please ask reception for details.

 

 

MATERNITY

Your maternity care will be shared by the Doctors and community midwives. Antenatal referrals and postnatal attendances are arranged at the surgery. Community midwives based at local hospitals are linked to this practice and follow the current local government guidelines.

The midwives will provide you with all information about blood test screening, scans and how your care will be managed

 

PATIENTS AGED 75 AND OVER

If you are over 75, you are invited to have a yearly health check. The practice nurse or health care assistant at the surgery will do this if you are able to attend. If you are housebound, a home visit can be arranged.

 

 

CERVICAL SMEARS

All women between the ages of 25 and 65 are encouraged to have a cervical smear. The practice nurse performs these unless otherwise requested.