CHILD HEALTH SCREENING

All doctors see children in the surgery every day, but we also run a Child Development Clinic where we regularly assess the under five's in the Practice.  This clinic which is run in conjunction with the Health Visitors is by appointment only and is held on: TUESDAY MORNING BETWEEN  10.00 - 12.00.

MINOR SURGERY

Certain minor surgery procedures are carried out in the Practice. These are performed under local anaesthetic as arranged with the doctor. The doctor will need to dicuss the procedure with you before carrying out the minor operation.

MINOR ILLNESS CLINIC

Not all conditions require to be treated by a doctor.   Our Minor Illness Nurse is fully trained in dealing with conditions such as:  

Back pain     Conjunctivitis      Constipation      Coughs & colds         Diarrhoea & vomiting

Earache      Emergency contraception        Heartburn        Neck pain       Urinary infections

Nose bleeds          New rashes            Skin infections (boils & fungal)        Sore throats

Our clinic is held daily and appointments can be booked on the day or the day before.

We are happy to offer you a review appointment outwith the following times for any of our chronic disease clinics if you are unable to attend specified times.

DIABETES

We offer regular checks for patients who suffer from diabetes.  To arrange an appointment for your diabetes check please contact the receptionist on 826724. Clinics are held on a WEDNESDAY.   Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.   We are happy to arrange for you to attend on another day if this is unsuitable.

ASTHMA

It is important to have your asthma monitored regularly.  To arrange an appointment for your asthma check please contact the receptionist on 826724. This clinic is run by our Practice Nurse on: THURSDAYS

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

Our specially trained nurse offers assessment and review appointments for all patients with this condition.  Clinics are held ALL DAY TUESDAY

CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES

We are able to offer a range of contraceptive advice. This service is provided during normal surgery times.

MATERNITY CARE

Care in pregnancy is provided by the Practice in conjunction with our local midwives. Our ante-natal clinic is held on MONDAY mornings and afternoons.   After the 10 week stage of your pregnancy you can request an appointment with the Midwife.     

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

This is a nurse led clinic. Patients who have angina, patients who have had heart attacks or had cardiac surgery will be invited to attend for annual review.   This clinic is held on MONDAY MORNING 9.30 - 12.30

HYPERTENSION

If you have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) you will be asked to attend an appointment where you will be assessed and reviewed.   Appointments can be arranged Monday - Friday, morning or afternoon - please contact the surgery to arrange your Hypertension Review appointment.   Note: Please arrange for a blood test to be carried out one week before your clinic appointment.

VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS

Routine vaccinations and travel immunisations are carried out by appointment with the Practice Nurses.  You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire before attending your Travel Clinic appointment or you can complete the travel questionnaire on this website (under Further Information - Travel Vaccinations) and submit it to us.   Please contact the receptionist on 826724 to arrange your appointment.

SMOKING CESSATION CLINIC

If you wish support to stop smoking please enquire with your local pharmacy who will either provide this service or provide you with information where this service is available. 

Test Results

The practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection.   We will only release test results to the person to whom they relate, unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or if they are not capable of understanding the results.

When tests are taken in the surgery you will be advised that there is no requirement to contact the practice for your results.   Blood test results are normally available to the practice within a few days.   X-ray results take a bit longer, normally 7 - 10 days.   Test results are reviewed by the doctors and the surgery will contact you if any further action is required.

For tests carried out in hospital please contact the department/clinic secretary for results.  

FORMS (PRIVATE INSURANCE FORMS, INCOME PROTECTION ETC)

Please fill in the appropriate details i.e. your name, address, dates of absence/illness etc before handing the form in to reception. It may take up to 10 working days to complete these forms and there will be a charge to cover administration costs (please ask the receptionist to confirm charges).

NON NHS MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

Examinations for special purpose (e.g. Insurance, fitness to undertake sports, HGV, PSV etc) do not come under the National Health Service and require a longer appointment. The receptionist will be happy to arrange an appointment with the doctor of your choice. There is a fee for this service as recommended by the British Medical Association.