Clinics & Services

Please note that our priority is the provision of NHS services and your health. Additional services we offer may not be immediately available in certain circumstances so please check with Reception regarding availability first.

Cervical Smears

All women aged 25 to 50 yrs who have not had a hysterectomy should have regular cervical smears every three years. For women aged 50 – 65 the interval should be every five years. If possible please see the practice nurse for these to be done. Contrary to common belief, your sexual orientation does not affect the need for regular smears.

If you do not want to have a smear and want to opt out this time or be removed from the screening list, please complete the form and return it to us.  If at any time you change your mind and want a smear done, do not hesitate to contact the surgery.

Disclaimer for Cervical Screening

• Free Helpline 0808 802 8000

More information please see the links below:-

• Public Health Engagement Coordinator Programme: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/public-health-engagement

• HPV www.jostrust.org.uk/about-cervical-cancer/hpv

• HPV vaccination www.jostrust.org.uk/about-cervical-cancer/hpv-vaccines-and-preventing-cervical-cancer

• HPV primary screening www.jostrust.org.uk/about-cervical-cancer/cervical-screening-smear-test-and-abnormal-cells/primary-hpv-testing

• Cervical screening www.jostrust.org.uk/about-cervical-cancer/cervical-screening-smear-test-and-abnormal-cells

• About Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust www.jostrust.org.uk/about-us

• Support Services www.jostrust.org.uk/support

Family Planning, Contraception and HRT

Advice is available during surgery hours on all forms of family planning. We also fit implants,coils and caps. (Please specify requirements so that your appointment is made with the appropriate doctor or nurse.)

Ear Syringing

Please use ear drops for at least a week before making an appointment with one of our nurses. Hardened wax is not suitable for syringing. If you have earache, please see a doctor first.

Pregnancy

We like women to see the doctor as early as possible in their pregnancy in order to arrange the appropriate routine scans etc.

Our Ante-natal clinics are on Wednesday mornings.

We would also like to see you if you are planning a family for a health check to forestall preventable problems.

Childhood Immunisations

We offer the full range of routine childhood immunisations.

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What to Expect After Vaccinations

Flu Vaccinations

We send out invitations to those specified by the Government (eg over 65’s, people with a Long Term Conditions e.g diabetes, asthma, copd etc) starting September. 

FLU's for 50-64 year olds

Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November and December, providing there is sufficient vaccine, and no appointments will be offered for this age group until then. This is to ensure that those who are most at risk are vaccinated first.  If you are 50-64 and you are in one of the other groups which is eligible for the flu vaccination, for example you have a health condition which puts you at risk from the flu, you will be invited earlier.

Minor Surgery

We offer a wide range of minor surgical procedures, but you must see a doctor first. Please note, we cannot perform cosmetic procedures such as removing harmless but unsightly moles.

Blood Tests

We are able to provide blood tests every week day morning except Thursdays. These must be pre-booked via Reception. At other times, you can use the Walk-In services listed below.

Hospital Referrals

If you and your doctor agree the need for a hospital opinion, you are entitled to have a choice of hospitals. We are happy to guide you in that choice.

NHS healthchecks

These are now carried out during extended hours at both HUB practices.  You will be invited if your are eligible.

Travel Vaccinations

These can be arranged by filling out a travel form in reception or download below. The practice nurse will consult your records and write out your personalised immunisations programme which can usually be carried out by appointment. Please leave plenty of time before travelling, as some vaccinations need to be given at least four to six weeks before travel.

Please do not telephone the nurses directly as travel health advice is constantly changing and requires the latest recommendations which change frequently (and so require research).

A fee will be charged for vaccinations that are not covered under the NHS.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below: 

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Price List: Travel vaccination charges

Please note that we CANNOT prescribe specialist and “in case” medication such as antibiotics and altitude sickness treatment for medico-legal reasons. If you require these, please contact your travel company or a specialist travel clinic.

Hepatitis B Vaccination for Occupational Health Reasons: We do not provide Hepatitis B vaccination courses for Occupational Health reasons  – please use the attached letter to give to your employer if necessary:

Hep B letter re Occ Health

Download or view your Travel Advice Leaflet

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Or download a copy here

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services are not covered by the NHS. The practice has a policy of charging for such services which include medical examinations, completion of forms for private insurance, PIP appeals, housing letters, proof of address and private certificates. Details of fees please ask reception. Completed documents will be left in reception for collection unless a stamped addressed envelope has been provided.

TAXI/HGV/Insurance Medicals etc.

These are not covered by the NHS and are therefore chargeable. Please make an appointment at reception.

Don’t forget to bring a recent Opticians report with you (including Visual Acuities) if required (e.g. HGV Licence medical).

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