Clinics & Services

Vaccinations and Immunisations

The Practice actively encourages parents to have their children immunised. This not only protects the individual child against serious infectious diseases such as meningitis, measles, whooping cough, polio etc but also helps to maintain an appropriate level of immunity within the general population.

Immunisations are carried out by Sister Vicky Parr and Sister Clare Brewer, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 
1.30pm - 3.00pm.  No appointment is needed and the nurses are happy to discuss any queries you may have regarding your child’s immunisation needs.

Further information is available on the NHS Choices website, please click here to view.

Cervical Smears

This is a free test to reduce the risk of you developing cancer of the cervix.  ALL women age 25 to 64yrs of age are eligible for this test.  More information can be found here.

You can make an appointment for this with the practice nurses (Vicky and Sarah) or one of the female GPs (Dr Hinton, Dr Sekhar, Dr Parkinson, Dr Zaki)

If you tell the receptionist you want a smear appointment, you will be given a wide choice of appointment days and times, and it is possible to book in advance, or on the day.

If you have any concerns or questions about what is involved in a smear test, please feel free to make an appointment, or speak to Vicky on the phone, who will be happy to chat things through with you.

Health Checks

Appointments can be arranged throughout the week with the practice nurse for regular health checks, e.g. blood pressure, asthma, COPD, cervical smears, adult and child vaccinations (including advice about holiday vaccinations), well woman/well man and family planning advice.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below: 

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.

Travel Questionnaire

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.