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SERVICES AVAILABLE
Results If you are waiting for results of tests, our results clerk can be contacted between 2 – 4 any weekday by ringing 01327 708541. Routine blood and urine test results are usually back within a week but x ray results, smear test results and specialised blood tests can take 8 – 12 weeks.
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE
Baby Clinics The health visitors run a clinic every Monday between 1.30 – 3.30. No appointment is necessary and you are welcome to come for advice on anything to do with childcare or to have your baby weighed. Parents can seek advice about behaviour, sleep, minor illnesses or family health issues. Baby milks and vitamins are on sale here at the health centre. Clinics are also held for regular check-ups of babies and young children.
Childhood Immunisations Your child will normally be called for routine immunisations by the local authority. The immunisations take place at the practice on a Thursday between 1.30 and 3.30, except where there is a fifth Thursday in the month. If you cannot keep the appointment sent to you, you should contact your health visitor to advise the reason, and then another appointment can be arranged.
Adult Immunisations Adults who have received five doses of tetanus do not now require any further doses unless they have an injury, or when travelling abroad to certain countries.
Travel Immunisations If you are going abroad please contact the Travel Clinic secretary at least eight weeks before departure so an appointment can be made. In some cases travel immunisations are free.
Flu Vaccinations We offer annual free ‘flu’ vaccinations, commencing in October, to all our patients aged 65+ and those at particular risk from heart, chest, diabetic and age-related conditions. Appointments are taken from September by ringing the ‘Appointments’ option.
Pneumococcal Vaccinations More than 3,400 people in the UK over the age of 65 die each year from pneumonia. We offer free pneumococcal vaccinations to all our patients aged 65+, who have not been previously immunised. It is available all year round.
Family Planning Our nurses offer a comprehensive family planning service. Vasectomies are performed by one of the Doctors on the premises.
Smear Tests Smear tests start at the age of 25 and women will be sent for a further test every 3 years until they reach the age of 49 and then every 5 years up to and including the age of 64. When your next smear test is due you will receive a reminder by post. Please make an appointment with the nurse and tell the appointments clerk what you are coming for so adequate time allotted.
Medical Certificates It is not necessary to see the Doctor specifically for a certificate in the first week of illness. Self-certification forms for the first six days of absence are available from reception, from your employer or the post office. If a signed certificate is required to cover this period, then a private certificate is issued and a charge made. After the first week, sickness certificates may be obtained as part of the consultation with the Doctor. Remember that if you have been in hospital, a certificate to cover any in-patient period must be issued before you are discharged.
Medical Examinations We undertake specific medical examinations for insurance, employment, driving and sporting reasons. A fee is payable for these medicals.
Minor Operations Many minor surgical problems can be dealt with at the surgery. Please make a routine appointment with the Doctor for assessment and advice.
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