During minor surgery appointments, the doctors can remove warts, some moles, and skin tags using simple surgical techniques. The Doctors are approved for minor surgery. These appointments should be booked after discussion with the doctors.
Joint Injections
Some arthritic joint conditions, as well as many chronic inflammatory conditions such as ‘tennis elbow, may benefit from a steroid injection. Please see the doctors for further advice.
Emergency Contraception
Urgent appointments are available from Monday to Friday. If you require emergency contraception please advise reception staff that you need see or speak to a doctor on the day of your request. Confidentiality is assured at all times. Follow-up is also advised to discuss further contraception.
Diabetes
All diabetic patients have a comprehensive annual check-up, which includes testing blood, urine, and also a physical examination. Screening for possible eye problems linked with diabetes, is undertaken, and all our diabetic patients are also referred for retinal photography and dietary advice; Dr Hussain, and practice nurses Tracy Hardwick & Tracy Husbands run this clinic during normal surgery hours. For more urgent diabetic advice, please see any of the doctors.
Contraception
We are able to provide a range of contraception within the surgery. Our nurses and all the doctors can advise you during routine appointments on all aspects of contraception, pills (including emergency contraception), diaphragms, IUDs, coils and sterilisation. This confidential service is available to patients of any age who require advice.
Cervical Smears
Our practice nurses do routine smears; they are carried out in accordance with guidance from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
The practice nurses carry out cardiovascular risk assessments (referral is from a doctor so please speak to a doctor if you believe there are indications that you need an assessment). We can offer advice on the main causes of heart disease: smoking, high blood pressure, a family history of heart attacks or stroke, high cholesterol and obesity.
Baby Clinic
Immunisation clinics are held on Wednesday between 10am and 11.30am.
Asthma
As part of their long-term management all patients are encouraged to attend the asthma clinic for an annual check, this ensures that you are taking the most appropriate medication and that your asthma is controlled. A reminder will be sent to patients when their clinic visit is due. Support and advice is also offered for smoking cessation. This clinic is only intended for long-term asthma management. For urgent asthma care, please make an appointment with any doctor in the usual way.
Inhaler technique – there are a lot of different inhalers available. Are you using your inhaler correctly? Here is a short video to help you check how your inhaler should be used:
http://www.southworcsccg.nhs.uk/about-us/area-prescribing-committee/how-to-inhaler-guides/
Antenatal Clinic
The practice team provides care for patients who are pregnant. The midwife mainly undertakes antenatal care, the doctors will see patients when the pregnancy is confirmed or should the patient wish to see the doctor at any other time during the pregnancy. The midwife arranges an initial appointment to see patients in her clinic and then books all necessary follow-up appointments. Once a pregnancy is confirmed the patient needs to book into a routine double appointment with the doctor, the doctor will make the appropriate referral for obstetric care.