Please contact reception to check if you are eligible and book your appointment.
We are holding our Flu clinics at the surgery. If you are aged 65 yrs and over or in one of the at risk categories please contact the surgery to book an appointment.
People who should have a flu jab
The injected flu vaccine is offered free of charge on the NHS to people who are at risk. This is to ensure they are protected against catching flu and developing serious complications.
You are eligible to receive a free flu jab if you:
are 65 years of age or over
are pregnant
have certain medical conditions
are living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility
receive a carer’s allowance, or you are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if you fall ill
You can check your eligibility by following the link below.
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.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below
It is important to make this 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.
Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.
Travel Health Questionnaire
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.
If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday. To visit please click: http://ec.europa.eu/publications/booklets/eu_glance/86/en.pdf (this is a large document and may take a minute or two to view).
Physiotherapist
The Physiotherapist is available to see patients at the surgery following referral from the doctor.
Midwife
The midwife provides care at all stages of pregnancy. She will be the main point of contact and source of advice until the baby is born. The doctors is always on hand should the need arise for intervention.
Health Visitors
The Health Visitor is a specialist in health promotion and prevention of ill health in individuals and families. They cover education, screening and support. Advice is relevant and tailored to individual needs.
District Nurses
The District Nursing team is able to provide skilled nursing care for people who require care at home. The service is available every day of the year depending on need.
Nursing Services
Practice Nurses
We have two part-time practice nurses who are able to provide a range of nursing services such as dressings, ear syringes, immunisations, injections and cervical smears.
Each nurse has special areas of expertise covering:
Diabetic care
Travel vaccination advice
Childhood immunisation
Asthma care
IHD care
COPD care
The practice nurses are able to advise on common illnesses, injuries, diet, lifestyle changes and stopping smoking. Female patients may like to discuss contraception and menopausal problems. However, nurses are unable to issue medication without further discussion with the doctor. If they feel unable to help they will direct you to someone who can.
Cervical Smear Test
Ladies
It is advisable that you attend for a routine cervical smear test every three years (provided they remain negative). Please make an appointment with the practice nurse. You will be automatically informed of the result with advice on what to do in the case of any abnormality being detected.
If you have a repeat prescription for the oral contraceptive pill you will need regular yearly reviews with the doctor. You will need to see the practice nurse after six months to check on blood pressure and any side effects.
Non-NHS Services
Some services we provide are not covered by the NHS, such as private certificates, passport applications, medical reports and some examinations. A full list of these services with the current BMA approved fee is displayed in reception.
Minor Surgery
The practice is equipped to perform a small range of minor surgical procedures at the surgery. You will need to see the doctor in the first instance who will assess your problem.
