Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore have a fee attached. 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.
Travel Vaccinations
Travel Clinics
Consult your practice nurse at least two months before travel.
They will advise you what vaccinations are required and what medications you may need.
There may also be a charge for some travel vaccinations and medications.
If you need any vaccinations for travelling abroad, you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel plans. 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:
It is important to make the first appointment as early as possible – at least six weeks before you travel – as you will need a second appointment with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered in specially as we do not keep them in stock. Your second appointment needs to be at least two 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.
Smoking Cessation
Non-urgent advice: Smoking Cessation
Details of local smoking cessation clinics can be obtained from either Reception Desk.
Hypertension and CHD Clinics
Non-urgent advice: Hypertension and CHD Clinics
The practice offers clinics for various chronic disease groups for monitoring and follow-up.
Minor Surgery Clinics
Non-urgent advice: Minor Surgery Clinics
The practice provides a range of minor surgery and, should you require a procedure, the doctor or practice nurse will provide you with details.
Child Immunisations and Surveillance
Non-urgent advice: Child Immunisations and Surveillance
For routine childhood immunisations for those aged 0-12 years and developmental checks.
Cervical Smears
Cervical smears are recommended at 3 yearly intervals between the ages of 25 and 65. Tests are performed by our practice nurses, at the Well Woman or Family Planning Clinics. Please telephone to make an appointment.
Family Planning and Menopause
All forms of family planning, including fitting of IUCD’s (coils) and caps, are available by consultation during surgery hours. Please telephone to make an appointment.
Ante-Natal and Post Natal Clinics
These clinics are held along with the Community Midwife. Please telephone to make an appointment.
Diabetic Clinic
Designed to monitor diabetic patients for control of their diabetes. Please telephone for an appointment.
