Respiratory Clinic

This clinic is managed by our specialist respiratory nurse Wendy Fullerton. She assesses patients with Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The aim of this clinic is to diagnose, monitor and give advice on self management strategies and treatment.

Diabetes

This clinic is managed by our specialist diabetic nurses Jenny Booth and Sam Williams. Their work includes diagnosing and monitoring insulin and non-insulin dependant Diabetics. Patients are invited annually for screening.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA)

Nurse Suzanne Oakley our Specialist Coronary Vascular Disease Nurse performs annual screening of patients with CHD, Stroke and TIA.

Family Planning and Sexual Health Advice

Advice and information on contraception is provided by our Specialist Family Planning Nurse Sarah Phinn. She is also able to provide free condoms. If you are thinking about making your first visit to this clinic please book a double appointment.

Teenage Health Clinic

This is a drop-in clinic run by Sarah on Mondays (3.30 - 4.30pm) and Thursday (4.00 - 4:30pm). No appointment is necessary, just turn up on the day. You can discuss any health issues with Sarah.

Baby and Child Immunisations Clinic

You will receive a reminder card for your child's vaccination schedule. Please ring the appointment line to make an appointment.

Travel Immunisations

We recommend that any patients travelling abroad should seek advice at least six weeks in advance of their trip. We offer a full range of travel vaccines and are a Yellow Fever vaccination centre. There will be a charge for some travel vaccinations. You can download our Travellers questionnaire form here and fill it in prior to your appointment.

Smoking Cessation

These clinics are run by our Nursing Assistants. They can advise patients how to give up smoking using a variety of different preparations. Please ring the appointment line and your name will be added to the waiting list. An information pack will be sent to you.

Flu Campaign

Flu vaccinations are available from the start of October.

Blood Tests

Blood tests are taken for analysis every weekday from 8.00 to 12:00am by appointment.

INR

These clinics are run our Nursing Assistants. These are daily from 9:00 - 10:30am for those patients who are taking warfarin and phenindione.

Antenatal

All doctors hold an ante and postnatal clinic once a week; call the appointment line to arrange an appointment.

Minor Surgery

Minor surgical procedures may be carried out by your doctor. Suitable appointments can be arranged.

NON-NHS MEDICAL SERVICES

A variety of medical and insurance work is undertaken, including:

• Employment medical

• Life insurance medical

• Heavy goods vehicle medical

• Sports medicals

• Passport applications

• Private sickness certificates

• Fitness to travel certificates

• Holiday cancellation

A list of the fees charged for these services is displayed at reception.