Antenatal/Postnatal Care

The community midwife holds regular clinics for the care of pregnant and nursing mothers. Your doctor will refer you for this service.

Cervical Smears

We suggest that cervical smears are done every three years from the age of 25 to 49 years and every 5 years from the age of 50 to 65 years. This is in line with Department of Health guidelines. If you feel your appointment is overdue, please check with the surgery.

Child Development Clinic

Child development checks are carried out as and when necessary by the doctor and health visitors. You will receive an appointment when these are due.

Child Immunisation Clinics

Hanford - Wednesdays 10.00 am – 12.00 noon

Health Advice

Subject to demand, we are happy to offer our patients advice in specific areas, such as hypertension, asthma, diet, diabetic, smoking, angina and stress. We are always prepared to look at other areas. YOU ONLY HAVE TO ASK.

Holiday Vaccinations

Advice on all your holiday vaccinations is available from the practice nurses.

Please arrange to see the Practice Nurse for a travel consultation at least 6 weeks before you are due to travel, or as soon as you can. Vaccines need to be given at least 2 weeks before travel for them to become effective. If a course of vaccines is required then a longer period of time may be necessary.

Minor Surgery

Some minor surgery can be performed at the surgery. This is normally discussed with the doctor first.

Non-NHS Examinations

Medical examination for special purposes eg elderly drivers, pre-employment, insurance medicals etc, can be arranged by appointment outside surgery hours.

A fee as recommended by the British Medical Association is payable for these examinations.

Patients Over The Age Of 75

We recommend that patients over the age of 75 are seen every year for a check-up. If you find it difficult to get to the surgery, we can arrange for a member of the practice team to visit you at home. Flu vaccine is given every autumn on request. Please contact the receptionist.

Temporary Residents

You are entitled to see a doctor anywhere in the UK if you are away from home and in need of medical help. We will therefore be happy to see any relative or friends staying with you if they need a doctor.

Well Person Check

From the age of 15 years upwards we strongly recommend a health check if you have not seen your doctor during the last three years. This is usually booked with the practice nurse.