Appointments
Appointments are available at reception for members of the nursing team. A wide range of services are offered as you will see from the list below. As different services may require differing amounts of time, it helps if you are prepared to advise reception of the purpose of your appointment. There is, however, no compulsion to do this, and your confidentiality will be respected at all times.
Nurse Services
Chronic Disease Reviews
- Heart Disease/Stroke
- Diabetes
- Asthma/COPD
Other Services
- Cervical cytology
- Family planning
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Diet Advice
- Minor illness advice i.e. ear ache, blocked ears (syringing if necessary), eye infections, feet problems (i.e. fungal infections), hay fever
- Injections
- Childhood immunisations
- Skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, rashes, bites and stings
- Sore throat
- Stop Smoking Advice
- Travel and health advice & vaccinations
Health Care Assistant Services
- Blood tests
- Blood pressure checks
- ECG
- New patient medical checks
- Weight and diet advice
- Flu vaccinations
- Spirometry
- Urine testing
Phlebotomy Service
We offer a phlebotomy service (blood clinic) on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning by appointment only.
District Nurses
The community nursing team delivers skilled nursing care in people’s homes. They are in contact with the GPs and come into surgery on a regular basis. Their direct telephone is 01772 459733. There is an answer phone to leave messages if they are not available when you ring.
Health Visitors
The health visitors are part of the community health services and are all qualified nurses with special training and experience in child health. They are in contact with the GPs and come into surgery regularly. Their direct telephone number is 01772 458155.
Midwives
The surgery has a skilled team of community midwives. Clinics are held each week offering antenatal care. Post natal care is also available in surgery.