Coronary Heart Disease/Hypertension – HTN/Stroke

You will be seen for an annual review by the Nurses.

Asthma/COPD

Some of our Nurses specialise in Respiratory and run clinics offering general health checks and advice.

Diabetes

Some of our Nurses specialise in Diabetes and they run clinics offering health checks, guidance and advice for newly diagnosed and long term diabetics.

Health Checks

If you’re aged 40 to 74 and do not have a pre-existing health condition, you should be invited to an NHS Health Check by your GP or local council every 5 years.

If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, contact your GP surgery to find out if they offer NHS Health Checks or contact your local council to find out where you can get an NHS Health Check in your area.

Some pharmacies also offer NHS Health Checks.

For more information visit NHS Health Check – NHS

Breast Screening

Women are called for Breast Screening every three years between the ages of 50 and 70 (you will receive your first invitation between your 50th and 53rd birthday). Screening is carried out in mobile breast screening units or special clinics. After 70 you will not routinely be called for ongoing breast screening but it is available on request by telephoning 01603 287777. If you can’t decide whether or not to attend your screening or are worried this leaflet might help you – please click HERE. Check yourself regularly with help from the following leaflet – Be Breast Aware – click HERE

Cervical Screening

Women are called for screening at the age of 24 years 6 months, and then called regularly until they reach 64 years old. You will receive a letter asking you to make an appointment with the practice nurse. We can only offer screening when your  test is due. This is a very important form of screening and looks for the HPV virus which is known to sometimes cause cell changes. If you feel anxious about booking an appointment or you feel you need more information please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-support-for-people-who-find-it-hard-to-attend/cervical-screening-support-for-people-who-feel-anxious-about-attending

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

If you are on HRT you will be seen by either your Doctor or the Nursing Team for routine check-ups.

For further information regarding HRT please visit Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – NHS

Contraception Device Fitting Clinic

We are able to fit Mirena/IUS and Implants.

Our GPs are happy to discuss options with you and answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to book an appointment please contact our Reception Team.

If you are booked for an IUS/IUD please click HERE for the assessment form.

Family Planning

If you wish to discuss your contraceptive needs (Contraceptive Choices) please book a routine appointment with your doctor. Once you are on a regular form of contraception appointments are offered with the nurses for contraceptive injections and pill checks. The Nursing Team also offers free morning after pill, however Under 16s will need to book an appointment with the doctor.

For further information regarding emergency contraception please visit Emergency contraception – NHS

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Childhood Immunisations

Immunisations are provided by the Nursing Team in conjunction with the Health Visitor, the “Vaccination Schedule” can be found under “Further Information” on the right hand side of this screen. Please remember to bring your child’s Personal Child Health Record “Red Book” along to any appointment including immunisations, development check or any other clinic.