CLINICS
WITHIN THE PRACTICE
Maternity Care
Antenatal clinics are on Thursdays
and Fridays by appointment. Care in pregnancy is usually shared by the hospital
and your doctor. Most of your antenatal care will be done in the practice by
the doctors and midwife. Antenatal classes for parents are arranged through the
health visitor. Our doctors do not undertake care of patients who wish to have
a home delivery.
Children's Development
and Immunisation Clinic
Child Health
The surgery offers a full range
of child health surveillance and immunisations to your children. Please register
your new baby with the surgery shortly after delivery. Recommended immunisations are:
| Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Whooping cough and HIB (5 in 1) |
| 5-1 PCV |
 |
2 months |
| 5 in 1 + Men C |
|
3 months |
| 5 in 1 + PCV + Men C |
|
4 months |
| HIB Men C Booster |
|
12 months |
| MMR + PCV |
|
13 months |
| 5 in 1 (pre-school booster) + MMR |
Child development assessments are
carried out at 6 weeks, 8 months and 31/2 years by appointment.
Your health visitor will discuss these with you.
Well Baby Clinics
| Tuesday |
8.30 - 11.30am |
Child assessments, weighing and
advice with doctor and health visitor |
| Wednesday |
1.30 - 3.30pm |
Advice and weighing with health
visitor |
| Immunisation with the
practice sister, by appointment: |
| Tuesday |
8.30am - 11.30am |
|
These clinics are for well children
only. If your child is sick please arrange for an appointment in ordinary surgery
time.
Cervical Smears
Women are advised to have a smear
every three years. This is a quick and painless procedure and can help to identify
any problems early. Appointments can be made with the practice nurse for well
woman checks. There is a recall system within the practice which identifies patients
whose smears have become due. Please act upon the requests to ensure your health.
Adult Clinics
Our practice nurses run clinics
every day. Make your appointment at reception if you would like to see them.
Their aim is to keep you well and they can monitor your progress and give advice
on:
- Anti-smoking
- Asthma
- Cervical smears
- Diabetes
|
- Heart disease management
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Travel advice and immunisation
- Diet/Weight
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