Many people have medical problems that persist for a long time, such as asthma, raised blood pressure, heart disease or some mental health problems. We believe that the best way to manage these is to maintain registers in our clinical records of people with such problems, and invite them periodically for review by the doctor or nurse. If you have concerns about this, please discuss them with us.
In addition, anyone on long-term or repeat medication will be asked to attend from time to time for a medication review.
Cervical smears are recommended every 3 years from 25-50 years of age, and every 5 years from 50-65. You should be notified if your smear is due, but if in doubt, do ask.
Routine smears are performed by nurses Wendy Youngs or Jane Atkinson in regular smear clinics or by Kim Bynoe or Jean Welsh.
We offer a fully comprehensive family planning service in normal surgery times. If required, a female doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner is generally available.
Annual pill checks can be done by a practice nurse.
If you require a coil or cap fitting, please discuss with your doctor or nurse first.
We are often able to do minor surgery here at the medical centre; for example joint injections, removal of small skin lumps or cysts, or surgical treatment of ingrowing toenails. If the doctor thinks such treatment is appropriate, they will ask you to make an appointment in a minor surgery clinic, normally on a Thursday afternoon.
Patients who need foreign travel health advice are asked to complete a travel questionnaire (available from reception) and then make an appointment to see the practice nurse.