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ClinicsTREATMENT ROOMWe offer the benefits of a well
equipped treatment room, much of the equipment having been generously donated
by our patients. The treatment room is open from Monday to Friday. HEALTH PROMOTION CLINICSWell Person - General check,
including blood pressure, weight, advice on diet, exercise and other health information
is offered. A cholesterol check is only carried out if indicated and appropriate. CERVICAL SMEAR TESTSWe generally suggest that cervical smears are done every three years between the ages of 25 and 64 years. If you think your appointment is overdue, please check with the practice. When booking, please tell the receptionist you are coming for a smear. Any woman who has signed a declaration to be screened may contact the practice should she wish to reverse the decision. MATERNITYAntenatal Clinic - All the doctors provide maternity services and like to see their patients as early as possible in the pregnancy; they will then organise further maternity care. In addition the midwife's antenatal clinic is held every Tuesday. The midwife attached to the surgery is Lorna Jackson. PHYSIOTHERAPYPhysiotherapy (both NHS and Private) is available in the Loft Suite. NHS appointments can be made only after consultation with your doctor. Private physiotherapy is provided by the Christchurch Physiotherapy Practice - Tel:477335. CHIROPODYNHSchiropody is available to patients
with special medical needs. Referrals are made through the GP. COUNSELLINGOur fully-trained counsellors Bob Evans and Emma Weston both hold diplomas in this discipline and can provide help for a range of personal or family problems, but you will first need to see your doctor for a referral. CHILD HEALTH SURVEILLANCEChildren from birth to five years are regularly examined to assess their growth and development, via our health visitor service. MINOR SURGERYCertain minor surgical procedures can be performed by the doctors on the premises. This may be more convenient for you and may save considerable time waiting for hospital treatment. FAMILY PLANNINGContraception - a full range of contraceptive services is provided by the doctors during surgery hours; We offer emergency contraception including the "morning after pill". TRAVELOur practice nurses are available by appointment to offer medical advice regarding travel and vaccinations where appropriate. Please plan ahead - don't leave your vaccinations until the last minute (eight weeks if possible for exotic destinations). Give details of your proposed journeys to the receptionist and a personalised vaccination schedule will be provided for you. A fee is chargeable for these vaccinations. MALARIAFor foreign travel to areas where Malaria is endemic, it is recommended that patients take medication. Please ascertain from the treatment room what protection you require. It should be noted that it is NHS policy for these drugs to be prescribed only on a private basis. These arrangements have been agreed with our local Primary Care Trust. IMMUNISATIONSWe encourage all patients to protect
themselves against tetanus and polio. Children
NON NHS EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATESMedical examinations eg Driving,
Insurance Medicals etc, can be arranged by appointment. These, and claim forms
for holiday cancellation, medical insurance etc, are not part of your doctor's
NHS duties and therefore a fee in the range recommended by the BMA is payable.
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