PRACTICE NURSES

We have a team of experienced registered nurses who provide a comprehensive nursing service Monday to Friday by appointment

ASTHMA CLINIC

We offer patients with Asthma 6 and/or 12 month check ups by invitation. Appointments can also be made if you have concerns about your Asthma in between check ups. 

DIABETIC CLINIC

We offer patients with Diabetes 6 month check ups by invitation. Appointments can also be made if you have concerns about your Diabetes in between check ups. 

STOP SMOKING CLINIC

Stop smoking advice, support, nicotine replacement or medication for the committed quitter. By appointment only. 

HEART CHECK CLINIC

Patients with heart disease are invited for an annual health check and discussion of diet and exercise. 

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS

Blood pressure monitoring and ongoing health screening – attendance by referral from the doctor. 

CONTRACEPTION and SEXUAL HEALTH

We provide comprehensive emergency contraceptive and sexual health advice for men and women of all ages, including oral contraceptive pill checks, administration of contraceptive injection and general advice and queries. 

CERVICAL SMEARS

Women should have a smear taken 3 yearly from the age of 25 – 49 years (5 yearly from 49 – 65 years). An invitation to attend will be sent automatically. 

TEENAGE HEALTH

You will be invited to attend for your tetanus/diphtheria, polio boosters and a young persons health check when you reach age 15. You can be seen by any doctor or nurse at the surgery in complete confidence for teenagers with health worries, queries or problems. 

4YP CLINICS

This surgery participates in the 4YP scheme. This means you can come along with any concerns about sex and contraception, and you can be sure you’ll be treated with respect. Also, we won’t pass on anything you have told us, unless we tell you first and you don’t even have to be registered at the surgery.

If you ask for a 4YP appointment, we offer:

• Contraception
• Emergency contraception
• Free condoms & c-card scheme
• STI (Sexually transmitted infection) testing and treatment
• Pregnancy testing

Just ask for a 4YP appointment and the receptionist will aim to get a doctor to see you as soon as they can. Or you can phone up and make an appointment before hand.

If you want more information, click on this link 4YP

TRAVEL CLINIC

Contact us at least 6 weeks prior to travel.

• You may need several appointments to complete your immunisation schedule.
• Not all vaccines are available free of charge from the NHS - any charges due will be notified at your appointment.
• For last minute travel immunisation clinics – see Useful Contacts

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

The nurses are also responsible for the running of the Treatment Room and provide additional services, which include: -

• Vaccinations
• Childhood
• Flu Clinic for 65+ (Oct-Dec)
• First aid advice and treatment
• Removal of stitches/clips
• Wound care and dressings
• Ear syringing
• Blood tests and other investigations

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements.  This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. 

Information about countries and vaccinations required can be found on the links below:

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Carribean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make the initial appointment as early as possible  - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor's sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may however require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or at our reception or on the HMRC website.

For any illness lasting longer than seven days you will need to see the doctor for him/her to issue a sickness certificate (F.med3) and for any subsequent renewal of the certificate. If your employer insists on a sickness certificate for 7 days or less a charge will be levied.