Contraception

The doctors and nurses provide a full range of contraceptive services. Please make an appointment with the doctor or nurse to discuss your options.

Childhood Vaccinations

The NHS website has a NHS vaccination schedule which shows at what age your child would need each of their childhood vaccinations, these can be found at NHS Childhood Vaccination Schedule

It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the surgery and arrange for vaccinations to be done when they reach the correct age.

Cervical Screening

Cervical screening (a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer. During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix, the sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called “high risk” types of HPV. If these types of HPV are found, the sample is then checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can then be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer. If these types of HPV are not found, you don’t need any further tests.

You will get your results by letter, usually in about weeks. It will explain what happens next.

All women aged 25-64 will receive an invite to attend an appointment at your GP surgery for a cervical screening. You should receive an invite up to 6 months before you turn 25, then every 3 years from 25-49, and every 5 years from 50-64. When you are 65 or over you would only receive an invite if your last 3 results were abnormal.

The above information is from the NHS website, for more information head to NHS Cervical Screening

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Review

If you suffer from AF, you will have a review with a nurse to monitor your condition.  The appointment may involve discussing your symptoms, a discussion about your medicines, tests to monitor your health etc. Your practice will contact you to book your AF review when it is due, but if you have any concerns about your condition in the meantime please contact the surgery.

Asthma Review

If you have asthma you will have a review with a nurse to monitor your condition. The appointment may involve discussing your symptoms, a discussion about your medicines, breathing tests etc. Your practice will contact you to book your asthma review when it is due, but if you have any concerns about your condition in the meantime please contact the surgery.

Antenatal Clinic

Our midwife runs this clinic. If you become pregnant, you will be given a ‘booking appointment’ at which the midwife will ask you a few questions and carry out some general health checks. You will be seen regularly throughout your pregnancy either at the practice or at the hospital, or both.