Clinics

TREATMENT ROOM

We 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.
The practice nurses undertake duties such as vaccinations, dressings, removal of stitches and ear syringing. Appointments for the practice nursing team are made via reception.
Routine checks and regular checks on blood pressure, diabetics and asthmatics are carried out by our sisters. 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.

Asthma
- Patients with asthma are encouraged to attend for regular checks on treatment and symptoms, and advice on how to manage their asthma. Consultations available daily by appointment with Sister Thomson.

CHD
- Coronary heart disease clinics are run twice weekly by Sister Helen Nowell.

CERVICAL SMEAR TESTS

We 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.

MATERNITY

Antenatal 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.

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.

CHIROPODYNHS

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 01202 486948.

COUNSELLING

Our 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 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). 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.

MALARIA

For 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.

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 October/November and December each year.

Baby Vaccination Clinic is held weekly on a Wednesday morning by appointment (invitations are sent by post). 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

At 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

5 doses in a lifetime or every 10 years Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio

If you have never been immunised against tetanus please arrange a primary course of immunisation with the nurse.

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.





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