Please make an appointment to see one of our Nurses if you need guidance on the following:
- Holiday/Travel immunisation and advice (Please plan 8 weeks before travel for maximum protection. Some vaccines are provided free of charge). Please make a telephone appointment to speak with one of the nurses when they will inform you of any charge that applies. Please note the Practice only accepts cash or cheque as payment
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
- Childhood Immunisation
- Blood Tests
- Blood Pressure Checks
- C-card Scheme (confidential teenage health advice for 13-19 year olds)
- Family Planning and contraception advice
- Menopause and Osteoporosis reviews
- Ear Syringing (after a check by the doctor)
- Diet Advice and weight management
- Asthma, Diabetes and Heart Disease reviews including spirometry and ECG testing
- Advice on blood cholesterol, breast examination, exercise, smoking and alcohol.
- Cervical Smears - It is very important that all women under 65 have this simple test to try to prevent cancer of the cervix. This is repeated every 3-5 years if normal. An abnormal smear result should be discussed with your doctor or nurse. Please make sure you telephone the Practice to obtain the result of your smear test
- Wound dressings and stitch removal
- Warfarin and Rheumatology drug monitoring
The nurses are also available to give advice and guidance over the telephone
Important Vaccines (Please see our nurse)
Influenza
This free vaccine is recommended each September - January for patients with chronic respiratory disease including asthma, diabetes, kidney illness, chronic liver disease, heart disease, people with weakened immune system, people who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person and also people aged 65 or over.
Pneumococcal
This vaccine is offered every 5 years to patients with problems as above, and it is particularly important to anyone without a spleen. It helps prevent a common cause of pneumonia.
Tetanus and Polio
A booster is recommended every 10 years for travel only. Please speak to the Practice Nurse for further information.
Childhood Vaccinations
These are important to prevent significant disease in young children. If you have any concerns about your child having a vaccination please speak to one of our health care professionals.