Cervical Smears

All women patients are entitled to have regular examination, including a cervical smear test. We offer this to all female patients as a routine three-yearly test, or more frequently if indicated.
The cervical smear test is undertaken by our female practice nurses by appointment.

Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and Heart Monitoring

This clinic is offered to all patients as a monitoring programme to control and manage their condition. Regular screening for these health conditions is undertaken by our practice nurses. Some clinics are combined with your doctor to monitor and manage. Health checks are encouraged and are by appointment only; they usually take between 10-20 minutes of your time.

Patients Suffering Drug Misuse

Patients are referred to this clinic via the Drug Dependence Unit. If you need any advice or help with drug dependence issues please book in for a routine appointment with a doctor to discuss further.

Counselling Service

We offer an in-house counselling service which the GP can refer you to.

Vaccination and Immunisation

Children’s immunisation sessions are held weekly on a Monday afternoon 2.00 to 3.30pm. This is booked by appointment. Advice on vaccinations for holiday and travel abroad is available from the practice nurses by appointment or over the phone. Please remember that certain vaccinations may need to be given over a period of weeks.
Yellow Fever Vaccination:
We are an approved centre.
Please enquire at the reception desk for an appointment. Note: there is a charge for this service, details at reception.
Flu Vaccinations and Pneumococcal Pneumonia Vaccinations:
We offer an annual flu vaccination and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination programme to all at risk groups of patients commencing in mid-October. Advice is available from practice nurses, doctors and at reception.

Surgical Operations

We perform minor surgical operations on these premises. The operations are only by appointment after a consultation with a GP within the practice. The practice nurse will advise patients on pre and post-operation management.

Wound Closure Service

Any wounds needing immediate attention will be directed straight away to either the doctor or nurse who will assess if they are suitable for this service or if they need to be seen at the hospital. If it is treated here, the wound will either be steri-stripped, glued or stitched as deemed necessary.

Antenatal Care and Midwives

All doctors provide both antenatal and postnatal care together with the community midwife. The doctors refer patients to the midwife and appointments are booked at the reception desk. These appointments are for 20-40 minutes. If you require to see the doctor at any time during your pregnancy please ask each time for a double appointment at reception.

Neonatal Checks

These can be carried out by our doctors at the patient’s home after a home confinement or in cases where the check was not completed prior to the discharge of the baby from hospital.

Community Services

Health visitors are attached to the practice. Details on how to contact the health visitor are available at the reception desk. A team of community nurses and community psychiatric nurses are attached to the surgery. Please enquire at the reception desk for details.

Contraception and Family Planning

We offer a full family planning service including the fitting of diaphragms (the cap) and IUCD (coils). When booking an appointment for either of these you will need to speak to one of the nurses to arrange a time when both GP and nurses are available together.

Palliative Care

Our palliative care liaison person is Paula Kirby and she will be happy to help with any questions you may have.

Lifestyle Changes

We can help with any lifestyle changes you wish to make, weight management, cutting down alcohol consumption and smoking cessation.

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