Maternity Care
Our Antenatal clinics are provided by the midwife linked to the surgery please call 07990 521791 or 07825 385690.
Anticoagulation Services
We are pleased to be able to offer anticoagulation monitoring to our patients taking Warfarin. Please contact reception for details.
Cervical Smear Tests
Cervical smears should be done regularly from the ages of 25 to 65 and you will receive an invitation when this is due.
All those aged 25-49 will be called every three years, and all those aged 50-64 will be called every five years.
Please check with the practice nurse if you feel your appointment is overdue or you feel such examination is necessary when moving into the area.
It usually takes up to 3 weeks for the result. Patients are informed of their results in writing, with an appropriate explanation. If, however, you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of your test please contact the practice administrator.
Child Health Promotion (Baby Clinics)
Regular developmental checks for the under fives are undertaken by the doctors and health visitors and vaccination clinics are held by the practice nurses. It is important that all children undergo these checks and are fully immunised against childhood diseases.
At 8 weeks of age a baby will have a baby check with a doctor and will start to have their baby immunisations. Arrangements will be made to invite the baby in for subsequent immunisations with the nurse.
To contact our Health Visitor: Tel 0114 3053224 option 3 West.
Counselling Service
The practice has limited access to an on-site counsellor to whom referrals for very specific problems may be made.
Disease Management Clinics
All doctors and nurses are available for lifestyle advice and health promotion. We have dedicated nurse-led clinics for diabetes, as well as nurse-led clinics for coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, asthma, COPD and epilepsy. Weight management is a priority for the practice and all nurses can provide support for patients on a weight loss programme.
Family Planning
Some partners hold the Family Planning Certificate and offer a full range of family planning care (contraceptive pill, IUCDs and injectable contraception). Emergency contraception is also available. For the contraceptive pill your initial appointment must be made with a doctor but subsequent appointments can be made with the practice nurse if you would like a repeat prescription. If you have a significant problem, such as wanting to change your pill, it would be more appropriate to see your doctor. Coils are fitted by Dr A Hodge and Dr R Izard.
Emergency contraception is also available from a GP. Please remember that all our services are entirely confidential.
Minor Surgery
Our practice performs minor surgery. This should first be discussed with your doctor during a normal appointment.
Conditions treated include:
- Warts / Verrucae
- Joint Injections: Shoulder, elbow, knee
- Skin lesions
- Sebaceous Cysts