Medical Services
As a practice we provide a comprehensive range of services. The complete range can be found in our practice leaflet at the reception, but we will try to list some of the more popular ones here.
Maternity Medical Services
All the doctors
provide maternity services and like to see their patients as early as
possible in the pregnancy. They will organise further care with
community midwives who will share your antenatal and postnatal care.
Please tell the receptionists when making your appointment that it is
for an antenatal or postnatal check-up.
Child Health and Immunisation
A full programme
of child health surveillance is undertaken at the surgery, where the
doctors work in co-operation with the health visitors to provide a
comprehensive service of examinations, vaccinations and advice. Regular
developmental checks for the under fives are carried out by Dr Patel and
the health visitors. The doctors’ child health surveillance clinic is
held on Monday afternoons by appointment only.
Recommended Ages
8 weeks First
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (DTP); Polio Hib and
Pneumococcal No of injections 2
12 weeks Second DTaP/IPV/Hib and Meningitis C No of injections 2
16 weeks Third DTaP/IPV/Hib and Pneumococcal and Meningitis C No of
injections 3
12 months Hib and Meningitis C combined. No of injections 1
13 months Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and Pneumococcal No of
injections 2
17 months Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) 2nd dose
Aged 31/2 years
Booster DTP and Polio - prior to school entry
Aged 16 years Diphtheria, tetanus and polio booster
If you have any
doubts about any immunisations please speak to your doctor or the
practice nurse.
Minor Surgery
Certain small
surgical operations can be performed at the surgery, please see your
doctor who will make the initial diagnosis and you will be given a
special appointment for your operation.
Well Person
These clinics are
run by the practice nurse. They offer a lifestyle check which is
particularly aimed at helping to reduce the risks of heart disease. The
clinic is aimed at anybody aged 20 to 75. The nurse will check on your
current state of health by measuring your height, weight and blood
pressure and testing your urine. Where appropriate she will send you for
a blood test blood to check your cholesterol level. She will then give
you advice on how to reduce your risks of developing disease - she can
also offer help to lose weight and give up smoking.
Well Woman
This is held each
week by a female practice nurse. Women who are due to have a cervical
smear will be invited to attend, but all female patients can self refer
by making an appointment at reception. A general health check will be
carried out regarding specific issues relating to female health. Our
nurses do not routinely carry out breast examinations but will teach
women self-examination techniques.
Diabetic Clinic
Dermatology Clinic
Dr Malone, a specialist trained GP in dermatology runs a weekly clinic.
Dr Malone sees patients from this surgery and takes referrals from other
GPs in local surgeries.
Private Services
Certain other services we are asked to provide are not part of your doctor's NHS duties and therefore a fee is payable. These range from private medical certificates, holiday cancellation, fitness to drive and various medical examinations for employment, sports and private insurance claims. Charges are made in accordance with recommendation by the British Medical Association.
PLEASE NOTE: special
appointments are necessary for all medical examinations.
Baby Clinics
Our health visitors
are available to give advice on child care. They run a weekly clinic at the
surgery on a Thursday between 1.30pm until 3.30pm. No appointment is
necessary as this is a walk in clinic - just bring your baby along. The
practice nurse is also available during these times for vaccinations by
appointment on 020 8304 8334.
Family Planning
The practice offers a
full range of family planning care and advice, including the fitting of
diaphragms (caps), coils (IUCDs) and the morning after pill (within 72 hours
of intercourse). We also offer long acting reversible contraception advice.
All the doctors are happy to provide contraceptive advice in their normal
surgeries as well as our practice nurses. This, like all services provided
by the practice, is completely confidential
Asthma Clinic
Increasing numbers of
people of all ages are suffering from asthma. Your doctor will make the
initial diagnosis and explain your treatment. Our specially trained practice
nurses will then ensure that the treatment is effective by checking inhaler
techniques and measuring lung function regularly, referring to your doctor
if necessary.
Warfarin Clinic
We have recently commenced a clinic for patients who are well maintained on warfarin treatment. The team consists of two lead doctors and two nurses. Appointments are by direct referral from your doctor.
Other Clinics
A number of other clinics are also available including, travel vaccination clinics, hypertension (high blood pressure), menopause (HRT) and smoking cessation. All clinics are by appointment only. If you wish to attend these clinics please contact the reception for further details of times etc, and to make your appointment.
