Services & Clinics
The doctors all provide general medical services including the following:
- Maternity medical services
- Contraceptive services
- Child health surveillance services
- Minor surgery services
These and other specialist clinics are held as follows. Use the links below to jump to the corresponding section:
Antenatal Clinic
Wednesday 14.00 - 16.00 - Sister Rhian Maxwell SRN SCM The midwife will see pregnant ladies by appointment. Appointments for antenatal check-ups are also available with the doctors during surgery hours.
Asthma
As part of their long-term management all patients are encouraged to attend the asthma clinic regularly. This is to ensure optimum control. A reminder will be sent to patients when their clinic visit is due. Advice and monitoring will be given by Sister June Lidyard/Sister Anne Stelfox. Support and advice is also offered for smoking cessation. This clinic is only intended for long-term asthma management. For urgent asthma care, please make an appointment with any doctor in the usual way.
Baby Clinic
Immunisation clinics Wednesday 14.30 - 15.30
The Health Visitors are available to weigh babies and offer advice
Wednesday 13.30 - 15.30. Drs Hayes, Davies, McConnell and Brew carry out
routine developmental checks at eight weeks and eight months of age.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
We can offer advice on the main causes of heart disease: smoking, high blood pressure, a family history of heart attacks or stroke, high cholesterol and obesity. Please make an appointment with the nurses.
Cervical Smears
Routine three-year smears are done by our practice nurses. We recommend the patient rings for a convenient appointment.
Child Immunisations
We recommend the full programme of vaccinations for 0-5 year olds, which may be given on Wednesday afternoons, or during any other nurse clinic. If you have concerns about any vaccination, feel free to consult the health visitors, doctors or nurses.
Contraception
We are able to provide a wide range of contraception within the surgery. Our nurses and all the doctors can advise you during routine appointments on all aspects of contraception, pills (including emergency contraception), diaphragms, IUDs, coils and sterilisation. Dr Brew holds specialist qualifications in family planning that enable her to fit intrauterine devices (coils) and diaphragms. This confidential service is available to patients of any age who require advice.
Diabetes
All diabetic patients have a comprehensive annual checkup, which includes testing blood, urine, and also a physical examination. Screening for possible eye problems linked with diabetes, is undertaken, and all our diabetic patients are also referred for retinal photography and dietitians advice; Dr Hayes and a Practice Nurse run this clinic during normal surgery hours. For more urgent diabetic advice, please see any of the doctors.
Emergency Contraception
A reliable hormonal method is available for emergency contraception.
It is effective if it is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It is
important to remember that the earlier it is taken the less chance there is
of pregnancy (if possible in first 24 hours after sex). An alternative method
is a copper IUD or coil. This can be fitted up to five days after unprotected
sex. Advice or prescriptions for emergency contraception is available during
surgery hours. You do not have to be registered with the practice to receive
this. Confidentiality is assured at all times. Follow-up is also advised to
discuss further contraception.
Simply telephone 2062 9601 and ask for an urgent same day appointment -
you do not have to say what it is for. We are happy for you to come alone or
with a relative/friend. If the surgery is closed telephone 2062 9602
Joint Injections
Some arthritic joint conditions, as well as many chronic inflammatory conditions such as 'tennis elbow', may benefit from a steroid injection. Please see the doctors for further advice.
Minor Surgery
During minor surgery appointments, the doctors can remove warts, verrucae, some moles, skin tags and cysts using simple surgical techniques. The Doctors are approved for minor surgery. These appointments should be booked after discussion with the doctors.
Other Clinics
The practice nurses may also give you advice on the following:
- Stop smoking
- Weight loss
- Healthy eating
- Influenza vaccination, during October each year
- Drug monitoring: Warfarin, Lithium and drugs for rheumatology and others as required
Teenage Troubles
Confidential advice is available to all teenagers, on any matter including general health, eating disorders, spots and acne, emotional problems, sexual health and contraception. Please speak to a nurse or doctor.
Travel Advice
Make an appointment eight weeks in advance for our nurses to advise on the necessary vaccinations and malaria prevention for ANY destination worldwide. Most of the vaccinations can be done at the surgery including Yellow Fever. The World Health Organisation has designated the surgery a private Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Please note that, although the advice is free, some vaccinations are not available on the NHS and there will be a charge.
Occupational Vaccinations
Occupational vaccinations, normally chicken pox and hepatitis B, fall outside the NHS and therefore a fee is payable by the patient or their employer.
Well Man Assessment
We encourage all our male patients to attend for an annual blood pressure check, particularly if you have a family history of blood pressure or heart disease, or if you are over 40 years old. A check for high cholesterol, prostate problems, liver and kidney disorders may be included if appropriate.
Well Woman Assessment
Appointments for well-woman screening can be booked at your convenience. All aspects of general health are covered, as well as the specific areas of cardiovascular risk assessment, continence, family planning, breast examination, the menopause, and inherited diseases. Blood and urine tests may be required, and a doctor's follow-up appointment may be advised.
Temporary Residents
The doctors are prepared to see any of your family and friends who need a doctor when they are staying with you. Similarly, when you are away from home in the UK you can visit any local doctor as a temporary resident, without having to register.
