Clinics & Services

Contraception & Family Planning

Most routine contraceptive care can be provided by the nurses and doctors. For IUD (coils etc) please enquire at reception or with your Doctor.

How to find out about natural family planning

You need an expert such as a fertility awareness practitioner or a midwife to teach you about natural family planning.

You can find out about natural family planning from:

sexual health clinics, also called family planning or contraception clinics
some GP surgeries
some young people’s services (call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for more information)

More information about family planning can be found here;

Natural family planning – NHS

Contraception

Find out about different types of contraception, including where to get them and how well they work at preventing pregnancy

follow the link to find out more on the NHS website;

Contraception – NHS

Emergency Contraception

Remember that we can offer you emergency contraception (morning after pill).

Please seek advice as soon as possible from your doctor or nurse. This service is also available directly from the local pharmacies.

Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected sex (sex without contraception or when contraception might have failed).

You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected sex.

The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more effective it usually is.

There are 2 types of emergency contraception:

The IUD is the most effective type of emergency contraception.

more information on contraception here;

Emergency contraception – NHS

Cervical Smears

Our practice nurses carry out all cervical smears.

What is cervical screening?

All women aged 25 to 64 are invited by letter to cervical screening to check the health of their cervix. Cervical screening used to be called a smear test.
Everyone with a cervix should go for cervical screening.
The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina.
It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer.
During the screening appointment, a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix.
The sample is checked for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells of your cervix. These are called “high risk” types of HPV.
If these types of HPV are not found, you do not need any further tests.
If these types of HPV are found, the sample is checked for any changes in the cells of your cervix. These can be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
The nurse or doctor will tell you when you can expect your results letter.

Cervical screening – NHS

Blood Pressure Checks

All patients over the age of 45 years should have an annual blood pressure check.

We have an automatic blood pressure machine available in the waiting room. Please feel free to come in and use this at anytime the surgery is open.

Check your blood pressure reading

Use this service to:

check what your blood pressure reading means
get information about what to do next

Who can use this tool

You can use this tool if you or the person you’re using it for:

are aged 18 or over
have a recent blood pressure reading, either taken by a healthcare professional or with a home blood pressure monitor

You should not use this tool if you or the person you’re using it for:

are aged 17 or under
are pregnant
have a medical condition that can affect your blood pressure
are taking medicines that can affect your blood pressure
have recently had surgery or experienced an injury
are feeling unwell with new symptoms such as dizziness, nausea or headache
have recently seen a healthcare professional about your blood pressure and received medical advice

You should not use this tool to diagnose any symptoms. If you’re worried about your blood pressure, book an appointment at a GP surgery

Start now

View other health assessment tools on the NHS website here;

Health assessment tools – NHS

NHS Health Checks

NHS Health Check

What is an NHS Health Check?

The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as:

During the check-up you’ll discuss how to reduce your risk of these conditions.

If you’re aged over 65, you’ll also be told about symptoms of dementia to look out for.

if you would like to see the benefits of having a health check and what it entails, please follow the link;

NHS Health Check – NHS

Baby Vaccinations

Our practice nurses carry out baby immunisations in an appointed clinic. Appointments can be made at reception. It is essential that you attend with the baby’s red book or vaccination may be refused.

The personal child health record (red book)

Shortly before or after your baby is born, you’ll be given a personal child health record (PCHR). This usually has a red cover and is known as the “red book”.

It’s a good idea to take your baby’s red book with you every time you visit the baby clinic or GP.

They will use it to record your child’s weight and height, vaccinations and other important information.

You can also add information to the red book yourself. You may want to record any illnesses or accidents your baby has, or any medicines they take.

You’ll find it helpful to keep the developmental milestones section of the red book up to date too.

further information and advice relating to caring and supporting Babies can be found here;

Baby – NHS

Diabetic Clinic

This is run by our practice nurses and appointments are available every day.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high.

There are 2 main types of diabetes:

type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin
type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells do not react to insulin properly

Type 2 diabetes is far more common than type 1. In the UK, over 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2.

High blood sugar that develops during pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes. It usually goes away after giving birth.

Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (pre-diabetes)

Many people have blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed as having diabetes. This is known as non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, or pre-diabetes.

People with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the risk can be reduced through lifestyle changes.

If you have non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, you may be eligible for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme. The programme helps people make lasting lifestyle changes and has been shown to help prevent type 2 diabetes.

People with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia are also recommended to have a blood test every year to monitor their blood sugar levels.

It’s very important for diabetes to be diagnosed as early as possible because it’s likely to get worse if left untreated and can cause long-term health problems.

For more information on Diabetes please follow;

Diabetes – NHS

Asthma Clinic

This is run by our practice nurses and appointments are available every day.

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties.

It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also develop for the first time in adults.

There’s currently no cure, but there are simple treatments that can help keep the symptoms under control so it does not have a big impact on your life.

Symptoms of asthma

The main symptoms of asthma are:

a whistling sound when breathing (wheezing)
breathlessness
a tight chest, which may feel like a band is tightening around it
coughing

The symptoms can sometimes get temporarily worse. This is known as an asthma attack.

For more information on Asthma;

Asthma – NHS

Walking for Health

Walking for health

Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.

You do not have to walk for hours. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your 150 minutes of weekly exercise, as recommended in the physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64.

More information on living well and walking for health can be found here;

Walking for health – NHS

Abbey Medical Centre hosts a free walking group every Friday at 12:30 from the surgery. Open to anyone and there are refreshments and healthy snacks afterwards in the Kenilworth Centre. Ask reception for more details.

There are several groups in the local area that can be found through our social media or checking the notice board in practice.

Chickenpox Vaccination

Anyone from the age of 9 months old to 65 years old can be protected against Chicken Pox.

As not all of our services are covered by the NHS, you can get the vaccination with the fees associated with it.

Please see attached list.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox is a common infection that spreads easily and mostly affects children. It usually gets better on its own after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP, but can be serious in some people.

Symptoms of chickenpox

The main symptom of chickenpox is an itchy, spotty rash. It can be anywhere on the body.

Before or after the rash appears, you might also have:

a high temperature
aches and pains, and generally feel unwell
loss of appetite

Chickenpox happens in 3 stages, but new spots can appear while others are becoming blisters or forming a scab.

The chickenpox vaccine

You can get the chickenpox vaccine on the NHS if there’s a risk you could spread the virus to someone who has a weakened immune system.

For example, a child can be vaccinated if one of their parents is having chemotherapy.

You can also pay for the vaccine at some private clinics or travel clinics. It costs between £120 and £200.

for more detailed information on symptoms and advice on how to deal with chickenpox please visit the NHS page here;

Chickenpox – NHS

Non-NHS Services

The NHS does not pay for all of the services we provide, so patients may be required to pay for some of these services. Please see attached price list.

Our fees are in line with BMA approved national guidelines.

Other Services

Eyecare Clinics by CHEC

This service is provided by CHEC staff but performed at the surgery.

to look at the services CHEC offer, please visit their website;

Eye Treatments – CHEC

NHS Hearing tests by Scrivens

Scrivens provides an NHS hearing care service in over 100 of our branches and numerous medical centres throughout the UK. We are extremely proud that 90% of our NHS patients rate our service as very good or excellent and 93% would recommend us to a friend or family member.

Find out all you need to know about NHS hearing care below. We offer a full clinical assessment, and fully NHS funded fitting of hearing aids, as well as aftercare. You can also find out if you are eligible for NHS hearing aids.

to find out more about Scrivens and their services, please visit their website;

Book your NHS Hearing Test | Scrivens

Travel Vaccinations

We offer vaccinations for:

Hepatitis A

Typhoid

Tetanus

Cholera

Additional or alternate vaccinations may require going to a dedicated travel clinic.

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you will need to make an appointment with a nurse. This initial appointment must be at least 8 weeks before you travel.

Before attending your first appointment, please complete this Travel Questionnaire and submit it

Little Orange Book

“The Little Orange Book: Practical Advice on Common Childhood Illnesses for Under-5s.” It provides evidence-based information to help clinicians assess, manage, and advise parents about various childhood illnesses, including:

Fevers
Coughs and colds
Rashes
Feeding issues
Vomiting and diarrhea
Breathing difficulties

The book is color-coded and contains useful flowcharts, symptom checklists, and clear guidance on when to seek urgent or emergency care. It’s a valuable resource for promoting appropriate care and reducing unnecessary hospital visits.

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