Abdominal Pain
Who to see GP or Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Back Pain
Who to see Physio
Advice Please contact Physio direct on 0300 4228128 to speak to a physio about your back pain.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who to see Nurse
Advice The Nurse will consult the GP as necessary.
Blood Tests
Who to see Phlebotomist
Advice Clinics are held at various times and days. Appointments for blood test MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional. If you are in doubt please call to speak to one of our nurses who will advise you.
Bruised Ribs
Who to see Pharmacist or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Burns
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Cervical Smears
Who to see Nurse
Advice Once you are invited, make an appointment.
Chest Infections
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Children's Immunisations
Who to see Nurse
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Chronic Heart Disease
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice Annual clinic appointment will be sent to CHD patients, please ask for an appointment if worried.
Colds
Who to see Pharmacist
Advice Antibiotics are not needed for the common cold as colds are caused by a virus.
NHS Choices - Antibiotics
Constipation
Who to see Pharmacist
Contraception
Who to see Family Planning Clinic or Specialist Nurse
Advice Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day.
Dental Problems
Who to see Dentist
Advice Doctors have no training in dental problems. Please book an appointment with your dentist or contact NHS 111 for a list of local dentists.
Diabetes Monitoring
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice Routine annual clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.
Diarrhoea
Who to see Pharmacist
Diet/Lifestyle Changes
Who to see Nurse / Health Care Assistant
Advice Please make an appointment to discuss e.g. weight, exercise, diet, smoking etc.
Ear Care
Who to see GP or Nurse
Advice If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' )please speak to one of our nurses who will advise you. Also please check the following information
NHS Choices - Earwax.
Earache
Who to see Pharmacist or GP
Advice Most earaches will impove and go on their own with simple painkillers within 48 hours. Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Eye Infection
Who to see Pharmacist or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Eye Injuries
Who to see GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Forms, Certificates and Medicals
Who to see Inform the Receptionist
Advice Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are; insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.
General Advice
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice If you require general advice an appointment may not be necessary. Please ring and ask to speak to the Practice Nurse or the GP.
Hay Fever
Who to see Pharmacist or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Head Injuries
Who to see Nurse or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Headaches
Who to see Pharmacist , Nurse or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Insect Bites
Who to see Pharmacist
Rashes
Who to see Pharmacist, Nurse or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Removal of Stitches
Who to see Nurse
Advice Make an appointment with one of our Nurses, please phone at least 5 days before you need the stitches removed, on 01452 522 902
Sick Certificates
Who to see Inform the Receptionist
Advice You do not need a sick note until you have been off for longer than 5 working days. You can fill in an SC2 form availbale from your emloyer or at
gov.uk. If you have been off longer than this then speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.
Smoking Cessation
Who to see Quit Stop
Advice Visit
Quit Stop in Southgate Street or contact NHS Quit Line on 0800 022 4332.
Sore Throat
Who to see Pharmacist or GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment.
Travel Vaccinations
Who to see Nurse
Advice Make an appointment to discuss all your travel health needs. Fill in the online form and hand it before you see the nurse.
Urine Infections
Who to see GP
Advice Please contact reception on 01452 522 902 in the usual way to make an appointment or we may be able to sort it out over the telephone.