Clinics We Offer

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Nurse Led Clinics

Our nurses run the following clinics at the health centre:

  • Asthma Clinic
  • Diabetes Clinic
  • Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Clinic
  • Quit Smoking Clinic
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Clinic
  • Leg Ulcer Clinic
  • Travel Clinic
  • Child Immunisation Clinic

We also run flu clinics every autumn/Winter where vaccination is strongly advised for patients aged 65 and over and those with asthma, diabetes, CHD, or immuno-suppressant diseases.

Practice Clinics for Adults

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Asthma

All patients with asthma are offered an annual asthma review at our nurse led clinics. At the review you will be offered advice and support on your condition and your treatment will be optimised.

Some patients with asthma will be offered an annual flu jab and a one off immunisation against pneumonia (pneumovax).

For further advice contact Asthma UK on 0845 7010203 or at www.asthma.org.uk

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

All patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are offered an annual review at our nurse led clinics. An invitation should be sent out during the month of birth of each individual patient. At the review you will be offered advice and support on your condition and your treatment will be optimised. 

All patients with COPD will be offered an annual flu jab and a one off immunisation against pneumonia (pneumovax).

For further advice contact the British Lung Foundation, by telephone on 0845 850 5020 or at www.lunguk.org.

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Contraception

All doctors and nurses are happy to give advice on contraception and sexual health. All consultations are confidential, regardless of age. (We do however recommend that if you are under 16 you bring a parent or guardian with you to your consultation.) Available methods are:

  • the pill (combined oral contraception)
  • the mini-pill (progesterone only contraception)
  • the injection (Depo-Provera)
  • the coil (IUCD)
  • Implanon (progesterone only contraceptive implant)
  • condoms - we provide free condoms for teenagers on the ‘C’ Card scheme. Ask your doctor, nurse or a receptionist.

Please see a doctor if you would like to discuss having a coil or Implant fitted. Contraceptive advice can also be obtained from the Family Planning Clinic on 0117 927 6781.

Emergency contraception can be obtained from the surgery but you must make an appointment. You can also obtain emergency contraception from the nearest Walk-in Centre or direct from a pharmacy.

For further advice try the Contraception Hotline on 0845 310 1334.

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Sexual Health

We can offer advice on all sexual health and contraception matters. We can also screen for sexually transmitted infections including the following:

  • Chlamydia – this is an increasingly common condition and can lead to infertility in women. In many cases there are no symptoms so testing is important. Treatment is with a course of antibiotics
  • Gonorrhoea – this is a condition that has become more common again in recent years. Treatment is with a course of antibiotics
  • Hepatitis B – can be sexually transmitted. A blood test is required to confirm the diagnosis 
  • HIV – can be sexually transmitted by both homosexual and heterosexual contact. A blood test is required to confirm the diagnosis. HIV can now be treated very successfully in specialist clinics to prevent the onset of AIDS.
  • You may also contact the Genitourinary Medicine Clinic (at the Milne Centre on 0117 928 2580) for advice and direct access to specialist clinics.
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Diabetes

All patients with diabetes are offered an annual review of their condition. Research shows that good control of diabetes can reduce the risk of complications caused by diabetes and increase life expectancy. An invitation should be sent out during the month of birth of each individual patient. Some patients will need more regular reviews. If you have not seen the nurse for a review in the last 12 months then please make an appointment.

All patients with diabetes will be offered an annual flu jab and a one off immunisation against pneumonia (pneumovax).

For further information contact Diabetes UK on 0845 120 2960 or at www.diabetes.org.uk .

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Heart Disease

This includes patients who have had the following heart conditions:

  • heart attack (myocardial infarction)
  • angina
  • heart failure (or left ventricular failure)

Patients with a history of heart disease are offered an annual review at our nurse led clinics. An invitation should be sent out during the month of birth of each individual patient. If you think you have a history of heart disease and have not been seen then please discuss with your doctor or the practice nurse.

All patients with heart disease will be offered an annual flu jab and a one off immunisation against pneumonia (pneumovax).

For further advice contact the British Heart Foundation on 0845 070 8070 or at www.bhf.org.uk.

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Hypertension

If your blood pressure is persistently high then you may be diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension). This condition can be treated with lifestyle modifications and medication. Once the blood pressure has been controlled then we advise a 6 monthly check up with the practice nurse and an annual blood test.

For further information contact the Blood Pressure Association at www.bloodpressureuk.org or the British Hypertension Society at www.bhsoc.org.uk

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Drugs and Alcohol

If you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs then please talk to your doctor for advice. Contact details for useful support groups can be found by clicking here.

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Minor Surgery

Joint injections can sometimes be helpful in treating certain inflammatory conditions such as tennis elbow and frozen shoulder. Please see your doctor for an assessment.

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Stop Smoking

The practice nurses run ‘Support to Stop Smoking’ clinics and can provide nicotine replacement to help you give up smoking. Please ask at reception for an appointment. Please note we cannot prescribe nicotine replacement treatment without prior attendance at one of these clinics.

If you want to join a ‘Support to Stop Smoking’ group then call 0870 240 3319 or contact the nearest Walk-in Centre for further advice.

Maternity/Children's Clinics

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Child Health Clinics

Immunisation Clinic for Under 5s Thursdays 13:30 – 15:00 (Pre-booked appointment)

8-week Checks and 1st Immunisations One session each Tuesday (Pre-booked Appointment)

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Maternity

When you are pregnant you will receive regular care from your usual doctor and midwife before and after your baby is born.

To book in for your first midwife appointment please follow the link and complete the electronic form.

http://bit.ly/UHBWbooking