CLINICS AVAILABLE
Baby Clinic
This clinic is run on Thursday morning between 9:00 and 11.15am. If you cannot attend your appointment please come to the next available clinic. Please note it is important for your child’s health to keep their immunisations up to date.
Child Health Clinic
This is held each Thursday morning between 9:00 and 11.15am.
Minor Surgery Clinic
This is held on Tuesday afternoons and is for the removal of unwanted lumps and bumps etc.
Diabetic Clinic
This is held every Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon and Friday afternoon by appointment.
Smoking Cessation Clinic
Clinics are available every Thursday afternoon by appointment.
Respiratory Clinic
Asthma and COPD clinics are held regularly and appointments can be made at reception. Screening for respiratory illness with spirometry is also available for smokers or ex-smokers aged 35 years + by appointment.
Counselling
This is held during the week within normal surgery times. A referral to see the counsellor is via a GP only. Please contact the receptionists for further details.
Contraceptive Advice and Family Planning
Contraceptive advice and choices e.g. contraceptive pill, injection or IUCD are available during normal surgery hours. Appointments can be made at reception.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is available throughout normal surgery hours.
Minor Illness Clinic
Every Wednesday morning by Sister Nicola Oatley
Inclusion Criteria
| Upper respiratory conditions: |
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Coughs/colds |
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Earache |
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Hay fever |
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Influenza |
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Sore throat |
| Acute sinusitis |
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| Ophthalmic conditions: |
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Conjunctivitis |
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Stye |
| Musculoskeletal conditions: |
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Acute neck pain |
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Sprains |
| Gynaecological conditions: |
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Thrush |
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Missed pill advice/Emergency contraception |
| Urological conditions: |
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Cystitis in women |
| Dermatological conditions: |
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Skin rashes |
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Insect bites |
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Eczema |
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Impetigo |
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Head lice |
| Gastrointestinal conditions: |
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Acute diarrhoea/vomiting |
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Threadworm |
Not Suitable For Minor Illness Clinic
| Chest pain |
Depression |
| Abdominal pain |
Chronic long-term illness |
| Breast lumps |
Palpitations |
| Back pain |
Visual disorders |
| Headaches |
Dyspepsia |
| Antenatal care |
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IF UNSURE WHETHER YOUR PROBLEM IS SUITABLE FOR THE MINOR ILLNESS CLINIC, THE RECEPTIONIST WILL BE PLEASED TO HELP YOU.
