Clinics & Services

Asthma/COPD

We recommend annual check ups with our specially trained practice nurses. This clinic is run to offer advice and to monitor and control your asthma/copd.

Diabetic Clinic

This clinic is staffed by our practice nurses, often with a doctor, podiatrist and dietician in attendance. Your first appointment is arranged by the doctor, and you will be recalled by the practice for further appointments

CHD Clinic

This clinic is run by our specially trained nurse. It is run to review, monitor and support patients with CHD. The clinic includes regular checks of cholestrol, blood pressure and weight along with dietary and exercise advice. A review and assessment of your medication will also take place in clinic.

Smoking Cessation

Our nurses and HCA are able to offer advice on smoking cessation, and where appropriate prescribe medication. Please contact reception to book an appointment.

Alcohol Outreach Clinic

This clinic is run by “Change, Grow, Live” workers on a weekly basis . They come to both sites and the initial appointment can be booked through your  Clinician.  Subsequent appointments are booked directly in the appointment.  If you  have concerns about your alcohol consumption you can self refer by calling 01274 296023.

Cervical Screening

Smear tests are carried put by our practice nurses. You will be sent a reminder when your smear is due, normally 3 yearly for women aged 24 -50, and 5 yearly for those over 50, unless advised differently by your GP.

Family Planning

A comprehensive service is available within normal surgery times by appointment.

Sexual Health

This confidential clinic is run by Dr’s Mills and Bhat and offers a full sexual health service for both men and women. Appointments can be booked through reception.

Antenatal

Antenatal clinic is held at each branch by the community midwife. The doctors see antenatal patients in their normal surgeries should they have any concerns.

New Baby Clinic Changes

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Dermatology

Dr Gavin  and Dr Bhat lead the dermatology service, seeing patients of the practice with dermatological problems that would otherwise require onward referral. Dr Gavin  is also doing minor surgical procedures as part of this service. 

ECG

We have recently become accreditied for performing ECG’s in the surgery. Dr Parkinson is the lead for interpretation. We hope this service is more accesible and can respond more rapidly than traditional services.

Spirometry

Spirometry and FEV1 are available as part of our asthma/copd monitoring. If you should need either of these you will be contacted and an appointment made for you.

Warfarin

Weekly clinics for patients prescribed warfarin, to check bloods and advise on treatment levels accordingly. Appointments are booked through the specialist nurse.

Physio First

Weekly clinics where you can see a Physiotherapist at our Rockwell Branch without having to see a GP first. If you have a NEW onset of muscular, joint or back problems speak to one of our receptionists and they can book you an appointment with an experienced Physiotherapist for an initial assessment (over 18’s only).

Wellbeing Worker

If you are struggling with any of the following

• Low mood, anxiety or stress
• Weight management or diets
• Self care and lifestyle
• Or just want someone to talk to

Please make an appointment with Janet who is widely experienced and has access to every social and health network. We have 100% positive feedback from those patients who have been to Janet for help and advice. Direct booking, just ask at reception.