Services Offered Under The Contract
Essential Services
The management of patients who are ill or believe themselves to be ill, with conditions from which recovery is generally expected, for the duration of that condition, including relevant health promotion
advice and referral as appropriate, reflecting patient choice where practical.
The general management of patients who are terminally ill.
The management of chronic disease in the manner determined by the practice, in discussion with the patient. Monitoring of coronary heart disease, diabetes, asthma and COPD is carried out by appointment with
the practice nurses.
Additional Services
Cervical Screening
Cervical smears are recommended at least every three years for women below 65 years of age and who have not had a hysterectomy. The test is quick and painless and can pick up early changes in the cervix which
are easily treated and which otherwise could eventually become malignant. A recall system is in place and you will receive a reminder to attend for an appointment with the practice nurse when your smear
is due.
Contraceptive Services
Make an appointment with the practice nurse for advice on family planning and all forms of contraception.
Vaccinations And Immunisations
Make an appointment with the practice nurse.
Baby And Childhood Vaccinations And Immunisations
Make an appointment with the health visitor.
Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm
The doctor and health visitor will routinely see your baby at six weeks and eight months.
Baby And Child Health Surveillance
Make an appointment with the health visitor.
A comprehensive range of services is available with the health visitor in attendance.
Please see the receptionist for details.
Maternity Service - Excluding Intrapartum Care
Make an appointment with the midwife for antenatal care.
Tuesday 1.30 - 2.30pm
Direct Enhanced Services
Improved access to primary care services.
We aim to provide patients with access to a GP or practice nurse within 48 hours.
Flu Vaccination
We offer influenza immunisations for patients over 65 and 'at risk' groups. Patients will be informed when clinics will take place.
Pneumococcal Vaccinations For Patients Over 65
Patients will be informed when these clinics will take place.
Clinics (By Appointment)
Cardiovascular Clinic
We run a weekly clinic offering specific advice on the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
General Health Clinic
Asthma Clinic
We run a weekly clinic for asthma sufferers.
Diabetic Clinic
We also run a weekly diabetic clinic.
Physiotherapist
Available only at the request of the doctor.
Additional Services Offered
Holiday Immunisations
Make an appointment with the practice nurse. Up-to-date information on vaccinations required outside Europe is available on the Department of Health
website (www.dh.gov.uk/policyandguidance/healthadvicefortravellers/) or from the Liverpool School of Tropical
Medicine, tel: 0151 708 9393.
Nursing Team Services
Available by appointment with the practice nurse or healthcare assistant. Dietary advice, blood pressure checks and new patient health checks.
Postnatal Care
By appointment with a doctor.
Services Outside NHS Provision
- Private medicals
- Insurance reports
- Legal reports
- Certification to private medical insurers
- Driver examinations
- Holiday cancellations and passports
- Private medical certificates
A fee will be charged for all the above.
Health Promotion
We encourage all our patients to share the responsibility for their health, both in preventing disease and in treating existing conditions. Many of the most serious diseases can be prevented by a healthy
lifestyle and without need for medication.
Smoking
This is the single largest preventable cause of ill health in this country.
It is a major cause of cancer, heart attacks, angina and chest disease. If you would like advice on giving up smoking please ask for details.
This is a non-smoking practice.
Diet
A healthy diet not only helps to control weight but also reduces cholesterol and helps prevent heart attacks. Ask the nurse for advice.
Exercise
Regular exercise helps prevent heart disease as well as reduce weight and makes you feel better.
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can, in the long term, increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. All adults are advised to have their blood pressure checked regularly. If you have not had yours checked recently make
an appointment with the nurse.
Charges For Services
All general medical services and the special clinics are, of course, free of charge under the NHS regulations.
The doctors are, however, often requested to provide certain services which fall outside NHS provision, such as:
- Private medical certificates
- Insurance reports
- Legal reports
- Certification to private medical insurers
- Driver examinations
- Some vaccinations for travel abroad and for certificates
- Holiday cancellation and passport validation
