Clinics and Services

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Well Woman Services

We encourage routine cervical smears and we will remind you when your next test is due. The practice nurse will carry out smears, by appointment. The doctors will carry out smears during surgery of refer you to the practice nurse if more appropriate. Find out more about our screening services.

Family Planning

We offer information, advice and support for all forms of contraception to any of our patients. Contraceptive services are provided during normal surgery hours.

If you require emergency contraception this should be administered within 72 hours, (the earlier the better). Ask the receptionist for an urgent appointment.

Maternity Services

When you become pregnant the doctor will refer you to the team and you will receive a booking appointment and an appointment for your nuchal fold scan from the hospital.

The doctors and community midwifery team carry out maternity services. Please let the receptionist know if you need an antenatal appointment. Postnatal care and examination is generally performed in the surgery unless the hospital advises otherwise. Please let us know as soon as you have had your baby.

Flu Vaccinations

Each year, in early October, we begin our Flu campaign. We invite patients who are over 65 and those with certain conditions to attend for a vaccination.

Foreign Travel and Immunisations

If you are traveling and need holiday vaccinations please drop into the surgery to collect a travel form. Once this is completed it can be passed to our practice nurse who can look at your destination, type of holiday and any previous jabs you may have had before ensuring you get the correct immunisation. Find out more about travel immunisations.

Health Visitors and Child Health Services

The health visitors job is to help children under 5 and their parents stay healthy and to advise on prevention of illness. Health visitors are qualified nurses who have done extra training in childcare and development, and health promotion. All pregnant women and families with young children have a named health visitor; who can advise on a wide range of social and health topics.

Managing Parenthood

People wishing to discuss any aspects of parenthood are encouraged to see their health visitor.

They can be contacted in their office at 020 3049 7250.

District Nurses

The district nurses are qualified general nurses who have taken further training to work in the community. They visit and help people at home who cannot get out. If you need to contact the district nurses please ring 020 3049 7250.

CGL - Change Grow Live

This service is for people with drug and alcohol addictions. The clinics are run here every week on a Tuesday afternoon by appointment only. If you are having difficulties with any drug or alcohol issue then please make an appointment with your gp who will refer you to this service.

Dietitian

Our dietitian is here every Thursday and alternate Fridays. Your doctor will refer you to this clinic if they or you feel you need help with your diet, weight issues or general advice on healthy eating.

Chlamydia Screening

We are offering a simple test for Chlamydia and gonorrhoea. These are the most common sexually transmitted infections in the U.K. which affect both men and women. Most people have no visible symptoms, so they may not know they have the infection.  Rarely, these infections can lead to problems having children later in life. If you’re under 25, have had sex and would like to be tested please pick up a confidential slip on the wall near the prescription window and hand it over to the reception staff who will provide you with a testing kit. You can do the test while you’re waiting for your appointment. The test is free, confidential, simple and painless.

Interpreting Services

If you need an interpreter to help you when you see the GP or nurse please tell us in advance so arrangements can be made.

Patients Under 16 Years of Age

We provide a confidential service to all of our patients including under 16s.

Please feel free to make an appointment to discuss any health related problems that you might have. Including:

• Emotional problems
• Drugs and alcohol
• Contraception
• Bullying
• Sexual health
• Growing up

Right of a Patient to Express A Preference

The practice recognises the right of the patient to choose a named Healthcare Professional for general treatment or in relation to a particular condition. Any such preference expressed by or on behalf of the patient will be recorded in writing.

Confidentiality

All consultations and discussions between patients and any member of the Primary Health Care Team are confidential. This includes the doctors, reception staff and all attached staff at the surgery.