Asthma & diabetic clinics
Our practice nurses hold diabetes and asthma clinics throughout the week. Advice from the practice nurses may be obtained at any time by appointment.
Cervical cytology
Cervical smears can be arranged with a nurse. In conjunction with the Somerset PCT we operate a computerised system to call women between the ages of 25 and 49 for a smear every three years and women between 50 and 64 every five years. There is no routine screening for women under the age of 25.
Child health
Assessment and advice is carried out by both doctors and health visitors. The key checks are as follows: 6 weeks Developmental check with the doctor. 6 to 12 months Developmental assessment and hearing rest with your health visitor. Your health visitor will advise you about further routine checks.
Child immunisations
Clinics for school-leavers, pre-school children and babies are held Weekly. You will receive notification of an appointment direct from the health authority. Please bring with you to the appointment your Personal Child Health Record (red booklet), your appointment card and your signed consent form. If you are unable to keep the appointment please let reception know in good time beforehand.
Counselling service
We offer an in-house NHS counselling service which is provided by Right Steps. If you need the services of a counsellor please discuss this with your doctor.
Family planning
We offer a complete service during routine appointments with your doctor. This includes arranging for the fitting of intra-uterine contraceptive devices and contraceptive implants. Emergency Contreception and confidential advice is available at all times.
Foreign travel
We are able to arrange most vaccinations required for foreign travel. Please consult the practice sufficiently early. We need at least six weeks' notice prior to departure in order to carry out the mandatory checks required, allow an appropriate interval between vaccinations if needed, and ensure that you are offered appropriate advice.
Please note that although many travel vaccinations are available from the surgery at no cost, some drugs will incur fees.
Health promotion
Various members of the primary health care team are involved in aspects of health promotion. Topics covered Include: stopping smoking advice, dietary advice, sexual health, mental health, advice on alcohol consumption, accident prevention, exercise, skin cancer prevention. Leaflets on these and other health related topics can also be found in our Health Promotion room.
Influenza & pneumococcal immunisations
A flu vaccination programme is undertaken between October and December each year. Patients aged 65 or over or those of any age suffering from a chronic condition such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, renal disease, or immmunosuppression are encouraged to attend for an annual vaccination. Flu clinics will be advertised nearer the time and invitations sent out where appropriate. Special arrangements are made for those in nursing or long-stay residential homes.
Pneumococcal immunisation is recommended for children as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule. A single dose is also recommended for adults aged 65 and over. Pneumococcal immunisation is also recommended for children and adults of any age who have certain diseases that put them at risk, e.g., asplenia or splenic dysfunction.
Maternity
Doctors see patients for antenatal care during normal surgery appointment times. Antenatal clinics are held by the midwife on Tuesdays and Fridays. The midwife also arranges postnatal care of patients at home as required.
Minor surgery
Our treatment area is fully equipped for minor procedures carried out under a local anaesthetic. Your doctor will arrange minor surgery for you if required.
Other services
The practice also provides the following:
- Anti-coagulation monitoring (warfarin dose monitoring)
- Near patient testing (drug monitoring by blood testing)