Clinics
TREATMENT ROOM
We offer the benefits of a well equipped treatment room, where the practice nurses undertake duties such as vaccinations, dressings, removal of stitches, ear syringing and blood pressure checks. Appointments for the practice nursing team are made via reception. There is a daily transport of pathological specimens to the hospital laboratories, therefore all specimens must be received by
12.30pm to link with specimen transport.
HEALTH PROMOTION CLINICS
Well 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.
Menopause - Counselling and advice on HRT and menopause issues is available. Osteoporosis advice and information is also available.
Diabetes - Patients with diabetes are invited to attend for regular discussion and monitoring of their condition by the pracitce nurses.
Asthma - Patients with asthma are encouraged to attend for regular checks on treatment and symptoms, and advice on how to manage their asthma. Consultations are available daily by
appointment with Sister Sue Thomson.
CHD - Coronary heart disease clinics are run twice weekly by our nurse practitioner, Sister Helen Nowell.
CERVICAL SMEAR TESTS
We generally suggest that cervical
smears are done every three years for women 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.
MATERNITY
Antenatal Clinic - All the doctors provide maternity services and like to see their patients as early as
possible in the pregnancy when further maternity care will be arranged. In addition, the midwife's antenatal clinic is held every Wednesday.
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy (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.
CHIROPODY
NHS chiropody is available to patients
with special medical needs. Referrals are made through the GP.
Private chiropody treatment is available in the Loft Suite by phoning 486948.
COUNSELLING
Our fully-trained counsellors 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 SURVEILLANCE
Children from birth to five years are regularly examined to assess their growth and development, via our health visitor service.
MINOR SURGERY
Certain 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 PLANNING
Contraception - a full range of contraceptive services is provided by the doctors during surgery hours. We offer emergency contraception including the "morning after pill".
TRAVEL
Our 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). Ask the receptionist for a travel vaccination questionnaire which, when completed, will be given to the practice nurse to check which,
if any, vaccinations you require.
It is important to let us know at least 6 weeks before you travel as an appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your vaccinations need to be given at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
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.
Malaria - For foreign travel to areas where malaria is endemic, it is recommended that patients take medication.
IMMUNISATIONS
We encourage all patients to protect themselves against tetanus and polio.
Patients over 65 years and those with certain chronic illnesses are encouraged
to take up flu immunisation. Flu vaccination clinics which are advertised locally
are held during the period October to December each year.
Baby Vaccination Clinic is held weekly on a Wednesday morning by appointment (our nurse will phone you to arrange this).
We advise that all children should be completely immunised starting at 2 months.
Children
Age: |
|
2 months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Polio, HiB, Pneumococcal Vaccination |
3 months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, HiB, Meningitis C |
4 months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, HiB (Haemophilus Influenzae B), Meningitis C, Pneumococcal |
Around 12 months |
HiB, Meningitis C Booster |
Around 13 months |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Pneumococcal |
3 years 5 months to 5 years |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis and Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella |
13 to 18 years |
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio Boosters |
Adults
Five doses in a lifetime |
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio |
If you have never been immunised against tetanus please arrange a primary course
of immunisation with the nurse.
FAST TRACK TREATMENT SCHEME
Tired of waiting?
Don't really need to see the doctor?
Unsure who else to see?
Then why not attend one of our...
Fast Track Treatment Clinics
If need help with any of the following conditions then ask the receptionist about the Fast Track Treatment Clinics.
| Bites/stings |
Burns/scalds |
| Chest infection |
Children over 2 yrs (except conjunctivitis) |
| Constipation |
Contraceptive pill follow-up |
| D&V/gastro-enteritis |
Emergency contraception |
| ENT |
Eye problems |
| Haemorrhoids |
Headache |
| Injuries to limbs |
Minor grazes/lacerations |
| Neck pain/back pain |
Painful limbs |
| Rashes |
Rib injury |
| Sinus problems |
Skin infections |
| Urine infection |
|
How Does The Scheme Work?
The scheme allows you to obtain medicines to treat illnesses from your nurse practitioner without having an appointment to see your doctor. If you need a prescription, this will be issued in the usual way.
Who Can Use The Scheme?
Anyone registered with The Farmhouse Surgery.
Can I Demand The Medicines I Want?
No. The nurse practitioner must be satisfied that there is a need for the medication and that it is suitable for you. She may decide that you should see your doctor or give you advice without supplying any medicines.
What If The Nurse Practitioner Thinks I Need To See A Doctor?
If the nurse practitioner decides you need treatment by a doctor, there will be a doctor available to see you.
Important
Your nurse practitioner provides treatment and/or advice in the Fast Track Treatment Clinic in line with the symptoms you have described. If your symptoms persist you should seek further advice from your doctor.
NON
NHS EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Medical 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.
