Clinics and services

maternity

Maternity Care

Antenatal and postnatal care is provided by the community midwives under a shared care scheme, in conjunction with the GP and hospital based midwife.

Family Planning and Contraceptive Services

These are provided within the practice including coils and long lasting contraceptives.

Cervical Screening

This is offered to all female patients aged 20 - 65 years at 3 yearly intervals. Patients are informed of the result by letter, and advised when they should make their next appointment.

BP MANAGEMENT

Special Clinics

Our Practice Nurse holds Chronic disease appointments regularly. 

Blood Pressure Monitoring

This is provided at the practice by Craig Cringle, Health Care Assistant

NHS Healthcheck

This service is available to all, by appointment with the practice nurse. It provides a general health screen, looking particularly for coronary heart disease risk factors. Patients are advised to have regular check-ups for lifestyle, weight and risk factor analysis and blood pressure measurement (at least every 5 years after the age of 45).

NHS Healthcheck flyer

Minor Surgery

Dr Newton provides Minor Surgery. Please make an appointment with Dr Newton to discuss any queries