Ante Natal Clinic
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The practice has a full ante-natal and
post-natal service provided by our midwives. This involves shared care between the midwife, the doctor and
the hospital. The ante-natal clinics are held on Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday.
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Asthma/COPD Clinic
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We aim to provide
continued monitoring and care of asthma/COPD patients, and help them
to improve self–management. Appointments are offered to all patients
with asthma/COPD to attend for annual review with the practice nurse.
Children with asthma are reviewed on a more regular basis depending on
the severity of their asthma, appointments are given every three to
six months. Where appropriate, respiratory tests are performed to
confirm the diagnosis and continually monitor progress using
computerised vitalographic equipment. Patients can have their peak
flow and inhaler techniques reviewed and get up to date information
about new medications. Patients are advised to bring all their
medicines/inhalers and anything else that they use with them.
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Blood Pressure Checks
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Patients are advised to have their
blood pressure checked every 3-5 years if they are under 60 years
old and annually thereafter. If their GP has prescribed medication
to control their blood pressure they will be advised to attend for
more frequent monitoring. Routine blood pressure checks are carried
out by our Health Care Assistants, appointments are available each
morning (Mon-Fri) between 9am and 12.30pm and Monday to Friday afternoon 2.00–4.00pm.
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Cervical Smears
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All women between the ages of 25 and 49 should have a cervical smear
test every three years. All women aged 50- 64 should have a cervical
smear test every five years. Patients are notified by letter when
their smear is due. Patients are advised to make an appointment to
see the practice nurse about halfway between periods.
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Child Health Development
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The practice in conjunction with the Health Visitors undertakes the
child health development checks. At the first development check we arrange for the
mum to have her post-natal check by the Doctor and the baby will
receive their first immunization. Patients will be invited by letter
to attend for the child development checks. All children under school
age are enrolled to have regular reviews.
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Childhood Immunisations
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Childhood
immunisations are given at 2, 3 and 4 months, to protect small babies
from whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, polio, HIB meningitis and
meningococcal meningitis C. Booster immunization is also offered to
pre-school and 15 year old children. The Immunisation Clinic is held
every Tuesday between 2.00 and 4.00pm, patients will be invited by
letter to attend. If, however, patients are unable to attend the
clinic, an appointment can be made at any time with the practice nurse
for the immunization to be carried out.
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Continence Clinic
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The clinic is held on a Tuesday
between 9am and 4.30pm (self referral, make an appointment at reception)
and provides patients
who have a problem with bladder/bowel continence the opportunity for
full assessment, treatment and/or management.
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Diabetic Clinic
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We aim to achieve good control of diabetes and prevent complications
by providing regular check-up’s and education. Appointments will be
offered to all patients with diabetes by letter for a six monthly
check-up. There is also a follow-up clinic for patients who need to be
seen more frequently. When attending for a diabetes check, patients
are requested to bring all medicines and records of finger prick
and/or urine testing with them. The Diabetic clinics are held on a
Tuesday 9-12.30pm and 2pm until 5.30pm and Thursday 9-12.30pm and
2pm until 5.30pm.
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Dementia Clinic
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Epilepsy
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An appointment for an annual review
will be offered to all patients who are diagnosed as epileptic. The
aim is to review the condition, patients physical condition, review
and optimise treatment. The clinic is run by Lorraine Plumb, Nurse
Practitioner, the day the clinical is held varies. All patients will
receive a letter advising them of their annual review appointment.
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Family Planning/Contraceptive Services
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The doctors and nurses provide advice on family planning, including
oral contraception, depot (injectable) contraceptive preparations. Dr
Srinivasan specialises in hormone implants (implanon) and
I.U.C.D.s (coils). For Emergency Contraception – patients are advised
to see a doctor or nurse within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
for appropriate advice.
The contraception clinics run on a Thursday afternoon and a Friday
morning by appointment only.
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Heart Disease Clinic
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An appointment for
an annual review will be offered to all patients who have angina or
who have had a heart attack. The aim is to review the condition,
optimise the treatment, and lower risk factors in order to prevent
further illness. The clinic is held each Thursday 9am-12.30pm and is
run by Jackie Mitchell – Practice Nurse, with support from one of the
G.P.s |
Mental Health
By appointment
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Stroke Clinic
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An appointment for
an annual review will be offered to all patients who have had a stroke
or mini stroke. The aim is to review the condition and treatment and
to lower the risk factors in order to prevent further illness. The
clinic is held every Friday 2pm until 4pm and is run by the practice
nurse Karen Hicken with the support from one of the GP's.
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