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CLINICS AND SERVICES
 Antenatal & Postnatal Care
By appointment with the doctors and midwife
 Baby Clinics and Child Health
Baby checks and childhood immunisations are by
appointment. The health visitors also provide support for
families of children under five years.
 Family Planning
The surgery provides a comprehensive range of contraceptive
advice, treatment and support.
 Flu Clinics
Each autumn the surgery holds flu immunisation clinics for
patients over 65, children aged 2,3,and 4 years, and for
patients whose medical condition would put them at risk
should they catch flu. Patients should look out for notices
giving clinic details which are posted around the surgery and
on the website at this time.
 Long Term Conditions
Patients with diabetes or heart disease should be reviewed at
six-monthly intervals. The practice also provides appointments
to monitor lung function for patients with respiratory problems
and specialist diabetic GP appointments for patients who need
extra monitoring for their diabetes. All patients with long term
conditions are encouraged to have regular reviews at the
surgery.
 Minor Surgery
The practice runs a minor surgery clinic for small skin-related
procedures and is arranged by referral from Dr Alexander. This
service is currently suspended until further notice. May 2015.
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 Smoking Cessation Clinics
These are held in the surgery and offer prescriptions and
support to patients wanting to give up smoking.
 Travel Services
If you are planning a trip abroad please complete a travel form
available from reception or to download from our website then
book a 20 minute appointment with the nurse to discuss your
vaccinations.
Some vaccinations may be given at this
appointment while others may have to be ordered in. The
practice is also a nationally registered centre for yellow fever.
Please be aware that most travel immunisations are not
covered under the NHS and are charged for privately, this
includes antimalarial tablets.
 NHS Health Checks
These free health checks are offered to patients aged 40-74 by
invitation only. The aim of NHS health checks is to identify and
assist patients who are at risk of developing heart disease,
stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.
 Non-NHS Work
Most reports and claim forms and some letters are not covered
under the remit of the NHS and will attract a fee. You will be
advised of this at the time of making your request and a list of
chargeable services and fees is available at reception. Our
doctors also conduct private medicals. We are happy to accept
cash or make debit or credit card transactions but we regret
we cannot accept payment by cheque.
 Welfare Benefits Advice
The Citizens Advice Bureau provides an outreach service with
regular sessions at the practice to give advice on benefits etc.
Please ask at reception for further details.
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