Clinics

Chronic Disease Clinics

Our ongoing diabetes and coronary heart disease clinics are led by our practice nurses with an identified doctor providing back up when needed. If you have been diagnosed with one of these conditions you will be invited by letter for an annual check. If you have not received an invitation and would like a check-up please call and make an appointment.

Family Planning

Most of our family planning is heard by our nurse team but the clinical lead within the practice is Dr Nina Burroughs. If you wish to discuss any aspect of family planning and contraception please make an appointment with Dr Nina Burroughs.

National Diabetes Prevention Programme

Many people have blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. This is known as non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, or pre-diabetes. If you have had high blood sugar results from a monitoring HbA1c blood test we offer referral to the National Diabetes Prevention Programme. If you've got a recent test you can also self refer by calling 0800 092 1191

National Diabetes Prevention leaflet

Weight Loss Healthy Eating

We offer a successful weight loss and healthy eating advise service through our Health Care assistant. If you would like to access this service please call for an appointment.

Flu Immunisations

If you are eligible for a flu immunisation you will be sent an invitation, usually around early October, depending on vaccine supply. The clinics usually run through October, if you have not received your invite by mid October please contact the surgery.

Childhood Immunisations

These are undertaken by a children’s nurse usually on Tuesday morning. You will receive a letter of invitation. If you haven't received an invitation and think you should, please get in touch with the practice and we can check your record. More information about vaccines can be found here.

Well Baby Checks

These are accessed through the health visitors who can be contacted via the numbers in the red baby book you will have been given.

Progestogen Only Pill (‘mini-pill’)

If you are currently taking this very safe form of Progestogen Only Pill e.g. Desogestrel, then it is no longer required for you to have a regular health check with the practice nurse. The doctors will review your medication annually so you can have one year supply of contraceptive pills. If you wish to discuss or change your chosen method of contraception please make a routine GP appointment.

Combined Hormonal Contraceptive Pill

If you are currently taking a Combined Hormonal Contraceptive Pill e.g. Loestrin, Rigevidon then you need to attend an annual review with the practice nurse when you’re Blood Pressure and Weight will be checked. After this appointment you will be able to collect a prescription for one year supply of pills from the reception desk. When you start your final packet at 11 months, please book a pill check appointment with the practice nurse and request a year supply of contraceptive pills. If you wish to discuss or change your chosen method of contraception please make a routine GP appointment.

Progestogen Contraceptive Injection (Depo-provera)

If you are currently using the Progestogen Contraceptive Injection e.g. Depo Provera, then it is no longer required for you to have regular weight and blood pressure checks with the practice nurse. The doctors wish to review your chosen method of contraception every 2 years. If you wish to discuss or change your chosen method of contraception before 2 years then please make a routine GP appointment. If you would like to switch to an injection that you can give to yourself at home (Sayana Press) then please discuss this with the nurse at your next appointment.

Contraceptive Implant e.g. Nexplanon

If you are currently using the Nexplanon for contraception and it is due for renewal, please make an appointment for a change of implant before the renewal date. If you have passed the renewal date, please book a telephone appointment with Dr Arun or Dr Burroughs so they can arrange for alternative contraception to be provided and an appropriate appointment for a change of implant. If you wish to discuss or change your chosen method of contraception please make a routine GP appointment.

Mirena Intrauterine System (IUS) & Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD) (‘coil’)

If you are currently using a Mirena IUS or copper IUD for contraception and it is due to be changed, then please make an appointment for a change of IUS/IUD. At the same time please book a telephone appointment for at least two weeks prior to the fitting with Dr Arun or Dr Burroughs to discuss the procedure. If you wish to discuss or change your chosen method of contraception please make a routine GP appointment.