As you may have heard the government have announced that patients aged 50–64 years old will be eligible for a free flu vaccination from their GP practice as part of the flu vaccination programme.
This is a great opportunity for us to protect even more of our patients at a time where there are additional health risks associated with Covid-19 (coronavirus).
We urge that if you fall under this eligible category to NOT contact us for an appointment. We will contact you in due course as we need time to plan and order the vaccinations.
We urge anyone who’s in a clinical risk group to take up the vaccination offer when they receive it. It will give them a much-needed layer of protection and there is absolutely no evidence that getting a flu vaccine increases the risk of getting Covid-19.
Every autumn we offer flu vaccination to patients:
Our respiratory nurses help and support our asthma patients by carrying out regular reviews, making sure patients are taking the right medications and using the correct inhaler technique. They will also answer any questions patients may have about their asthma and ensure an appropriate management plan is in place.
Cervical screening saves thousands of lives from cervical cancer every year in the UK. Our friendly female Practice Nurses offer screening to all women and people with a cervix aged 25–64. Cervical screening checks the health of your cervix, it is not a test for cancer, it’s a test to prevent cancer. For more information or support patients can contact the surgery and chat to one of our nurses, or alternatively contact Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust on 0808 802 8000.
Our respiratory nurses help and support COPD patients by carrying out regular review, advising on how to use an inhaler and how often to use it. The nurses will talk about your symptoms, such as whether they are affecting your normal activities or are getting worse. During the appointment the nurse will carry out tests to monitor your health and check your medications. Referral to pulmonary rehabilitation is also available.
Our nursing team will check your blood pressure, bloods and talk to you about your lifestyle, medications and how to keep your heart healthy.
Our nursing team see our patients with diabetes for regular check-ups and more often if patients are struggling with their condition. We check blood pressure and take blood tests to check blood sugar levels, cholesterol and kidney function. Controlling blood sugar levels and having regular diabetes reviews is the best way to lower the risk of complications. The nurses are also trained to help with titration of insulin medication.
The clinic offers a comprehensive range of services including individual contraceptive advice, sexual health advice and sexually transmitted infection testing. We offer a variety of contraceptive choices including contraceptive injections and pills. We also offer insertion and removal of subcutaneous contraception and coils, done both by GPs and Practice nurses.
For travel immunisations and advice please complete the travel vaccination questionnaire and make an appointment to see the Practice Nurse, 6 to 8 weeks prior to travel. We recommend that you see us early in case you require a course of immunisations.
Our nursing team provide regular reviews for patients with hypertension. During the review the nurses will monitor blood pressure, obtain a blood sample and provide people with support. The nurse will also discuss lifestyle, symptoms and medication.
The Practice offers regular appointments for your baby’s routine vaccinations. Your baby needs their first injections at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks and then at 12 months. A pre-school booster is then recommended from 3 years 4 months old. As well as protecting your own baby, you’re also protecting other babies and children by preventing the spread of disease.
The nurse-led clinic provides assessment, management and treatment of leg ulcers including health promotion and follow up care to prevent recurrence. Patients receive the highest level of care focused on improving healing time and quality of life.
Chlamydia screening, condom distribution and contraception advice
Our nursing team provides annual review of care for adults with a history of stroke. During the appointment the nurse will take your blood pressure, check your medications and take bloods. In addition the nurses will advise on eating a healthy diet, exercise, drinking alcohol within recommended limits and stopping smoking. We can also offer advice about lifestyle changes to improve your general health and lower your future risk of stroke.
Our treatment room offers a large variety of services including blood tests, ECGs, dressings, minor operations and management of injuries. We also carry out ear irrigation, injections, removal of clips and sutures and urinalysis. The nursing team also see urgent referrals from our GPs for ECGs, nebuliser therapy and observation of unwell patients.