Child Health Surveillance
The health visitor will call to carry this out at regular intervals and you will be invited to the surgery when your child is four years old for a final assessment by the doctor.
Antenatal/Postnatal Care
These are by appointment with a doctor/midwife. When your baby is born you will be sent an appointment when he/she is eight weeks old to have a check up and for the baby to be assessed by the health visitor and doctor.
Asthma/Diabetes/Heart Disease/Smoking Cessation
These clinics are run by the practice nurse and are designed to help patients understand and manage their particular disease.
Blood tests will be taken as necessary. Blood pressure, peak flow readings and other related tests will also be carried out at the clinics.
Cervical Smears
Cervical screening is offered to all female patients aged 25 to 64 years old. Those aged 25 to 49 are being offered screening every three years and those aged 50 to 64 every five years. Patients will be written to informing them of the result of their smear and advising them when they should make their next appointment. These tests are carried out by the practice nurse or, if preferred, Dr Hughes.
Minor Surgery
Certain minor surgical procedures can be done by the doctor during surgery hours thus avoiding the need to be put on a hospital waiting list. Procedures undertaken include cryosurgery (removal of warts), excision of some cysts, skin lesions and joint injections.
There is a minor surgery clinic on the last Friday of each month. You must be referred to this clinic through your GP.
Adult Vaccinations
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio - all adults should ensure they are adequately immunised against these diseases.
Flu Vaccinations - available each Autumn for those patients who are elderly or at risk due to certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, kidney disease or heart trouble. Carers are also advised to have the flu vaccine.
Contraceptive Services
Your doctor is happy to advise on all aspects of family planning and contraceptive services.
Immunisation of Children
All children in the practice are offered immunisations against the following diseases:
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2 months
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, Hep B
Rotavirus
Meningococcal B Infection
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3 months
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib & Hep B
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
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4 months
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Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hib & Hep B
Meningococcal B Infection
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Between 12 and 13 months old - within a month of first birthday
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Measles, mumps and rubella
Pneumococcal
Hib and Meningitis C Infection
Meningococcal B Infection
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Every year from 2 years old up to and including Y12
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Influenza
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3 years and 4 months old
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Diptheria, tetanus and pertussis, Polio
Measles, mumps and rubella
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Girls 12-13 years
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Cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus types 16 and 18
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14-18 years
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Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio
Meningococcal ACWY
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Mumps
Mumps is a viral infection involving the salivary glands and presents as swelling of one or both sides of the face and neck.
Immunisation can prevent this disease.
We hope all children will now be immunised against measles, mumps and rubella (German Measles) by having the MMR injection soon after their first birthday, with a booster at age 3 to 5.
All the above infections are caused by viruses and usually require no treatment from the doctor. However, if your child appears particularly unwell or if you are worried, your doctor will be happy to give you advice.
Health Promotion
All patients are invited to attend the surgery for a check-up. This includes height and weight measurement, blood pressure and cholesterol checks and advice on healthy living.