We aim to offer services which are young people friendly. We welcome young people and aim to put them at ease when they come to the practice.
We have compiled some useful information which young people have told us is important to them when it comes to their health.
We have also provided information on your rights as a young person. Please click here
40 Plus Health Checks
Everyone aged 40-74 who does not have a pre-existing heart condition is eligible for a health check once every five years. It is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:
During the check-up you’ll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.
If you think you are eligible but have not been invited, please get in touch with us to request an appointment.
You can view more information here NHS Health Check – NHS
Annual health check Learning Disability and Autism
All patients aged 14 years and over with a learning disability and/or autism are eligible for an annual health check. An annual health check can help you stay well by talking to a doctor or nurse about your health and finding any problems early, so they can be sorted out.
You do not have to be ill to have a health check – in fact, most people have their annual health check when they are feeling well.
If you have a learning disability or care for somebody who does, make sure we are aware of this because not everyone may be on the practice’s Learning Disability register. You can do this by telling our reception team, doctor or nurse.
Once on the register you will receive an invite each year to attend an appointment.
You can view more information here Learning disabilities – Annual health checks – NHS
Carers health checks
The carers health check is the same as the NHS Health Check but is about looking after you as a Carer. It will focus on your own health and wellbeing and whether there are any areas you need support with. It is a chance to talk about your concerns and hopes for the future. The check covers the questions which Carers have told us are important.
Please get in touch to book your appointment.
If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.
This service is for registered patients only.
There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below
It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible – at least 6 weeks before you travel – as a second 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 second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.
If you book a last minute holiday, it is very unlikely that we can give you an appointment for vaccinations.
Furthermore, our GPs do not provide these vaccinations.
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.
To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.
If you are travelling to Europe a very useful booklet has been published with advice and guidance to help you get the most out of your holiday.
To visit please click
Travelling in the EU (europa.eu)
There is a pharmacy adjacent to the medical centre, which can be reached from the waiting room. It is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. It belongs to a seperate organisation and is not managed by the practice.
If you need ambulance transport for a hospital appointment or planned admission please telephone 5972621
Medical Examinations (not covered by the NHS)
Please arrange your appointment with the receptionist. There may be a fee involved and they will let you know the cost. We do not have a card machine so all payment will need to be via cash or cheque.
Please note all doctors of this practice charge for private letters. We do not have a card machine so all payment will need to be via cash or cheque.
During times of stress or crisis, counselling may prove to be of great help. You can self-refer to this service. Please telephone our receptionists for further advice.
If physiotherapy would be helpful for your problem, this is available in the surgery. Please telephone 5016300 for further advice/appointment.
This is treatment by freezing and is ideal for treating skin lesions including warts and verrucae.
Small lumps and bumps can be removed in the surgery and some varicose veins can be treated. This will be arranged as necessary by your doctor.
See clinics that are available or ask any of the doctors or nurses.
A single injection most useful in older people or those with any chronic illness.
