Clinics & Services

Nursing Services

Our Practice Nurses are available, by appointment, to help with asthma and diabetic checks, blood pressure checks, cervical smears, children's immunizations, dressings and spirometry (lung function testing). They will also advise on foreign travel and vaccinations. Our nurses also conduct provides memory and general vaccination clinics.  Advice is given on foreign travel including administering appropriate vaccinations.

Child Health Surveillance

The Practice is registered to carry out child surveillance which can identify any developmental needs. Regular Tuesday afternoon clinics are held by appointment.

Blood Tests Daily appointments are available to take blood between 08:00 and 15:00. Unfortunately we are unable to take blood from children under the age of 16.

Freeze/Minor Ops Clinics

Regular clinics are held at the Practice and appointments are made following a referral by your usual GP. 

Hot Tot’s Children’s Clinic

A Specialist Children’s Clinic (also known as Hot Tots) is located at Moredon Medical Centre. This is open 7 days a week from 08:00 – 20:00. Please note it is NOT a walk in centre, so parents worried about children between the ages of 8 weeks and 12 years should telephone for an appointment and not just turn up.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. 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

Europe & Russia	North America
Central America	South America
Caribbean	Africa
Middle East	Central Asia
East Asia	Australasia and Pacific

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment may/will be required with the practice nurse to receive any required vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine.

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out this form and return in advance of your first appointment with our nursing team in order that they can assess your likely travel needs. Only complete this form after you have made an appointment.

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.

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. 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.